Friday, November 20th, 7:30 PM at

Englewood's Civic Center- 2nd floor

Hampden Hall, 1000 Englewood Parkway

“A CHILDREN’S RAINFOREST ODYSSEY”

Music: original score by Jesse Manno
Choreography and Narration: David Taylor
Visual Art & Costume Design: George Peters
Special Effects: Jill and Dan Neafus
Lighting Design: Jonathan Scott McKean
 
“A Children’s Rainforest Odyssey” is a one hour program created from the David Taylor Dance Theatre’s nationally acclaimed multi-media production of “Rainforest”. Specifically designed for school children and families, the “Odyssey” features four major excerpts from the DTDT’s full-length production, combined with and environmental/educational narrative. The performance takes audiences on a magical journey through different levels of life in a tropical rain forest. Combining a brilliant original musical score, evocative choreography, special lighting effects, and stunning costumes and props, “A Children’s Rainforest Odyssey” has developed into one of the most popular performance programs in the twenty-seven year history of the David Taylor Dance Theatre.

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The four dance excerpts include:
 
I.  The Rain Forest Floor
             Stamen and Leafcutter Ants
 
II. The Understory
             A Walking Stick, A Lizard, Poison Arrow Dart Frog,
             Leafcutter Ant, Turtle, Lemur, and Flowers
 
III. The Canopy
             Night Birds
 
IV. Native People
             The Hunt   

Tickets required for this free performance; available at: