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<p class=MsoNormal>Nacre is looking forward to two very exciting concerts to
benefit two very special organizations! We appreciate any help you can give us
in promoting these events.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>I’ve copied the press releases in the body of this
email and attached them also. Please let me know if you have any questions.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:14.0pt'>Nacre Dance Company Performs afternoon of Modern Dance
to benefit <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:14.0pt'>The Universal Preservation Hall<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Saratoga Springs, NY – Nacre, the capital
district’s newest dance performance organization will present an
afternoon of dance at the Universal Preservation Hall on Sunday, May 2<sup>nd</sup>
at 2pm. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The afternoon will showcase the first movements spoken by
modern dance founder, Isadora Duncan, shapes inspired by the painting and
sculptures of Michelangelo in Danny Grossman’s “Ecce Etude”
and the celebration of our nation’s bicentennial with the 1976 creation
of May O’Donnell’s “Pursuit of Happiness” set to big
band musical selections. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The program will also feature the work “Little
Sparrow” created by Nacre’s 2010 guest choreographer Rebecca
Rabideau with live accompaniment by Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys whose
music is steeped in the tradition of “Americana Roots Music.” <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>In celebration of the 200<sup>th</sup> birthday of classical
composer Robert Schumann, Nacre will present Doris Humphrey’s 1920
“Soaring” highlighting billowing fabric suspended above the
dancers. Other featured works include original works or works inspired by
pioneering American modern dance choreographers Anna Sokolow, Jose Limon and
Eleanor King. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Partial Proceeds from the concert will benefit the
restoration project at The Universal Preservation Hall. For tickets please
call 518-584-2627 or email <a
href="mailto:manager@universalpreservationhall.org"><span style='color:windowtext;
text-decoration:none'>manager@universalpreservationhall.org</span></a>. For
information on the concert please contact Nacre at <a
href="http://www.nacredance.com"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:
none'>www.nacredance.com</span></a> or call 518-435-0510. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:14.0pt'>Nacre Dance Company Performs at the Egg to Support
Mother’s in Need this Mother’s Day <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Albany, NY – Nacre, the capital district’s
newest dance performance organization, will perform at The Egg on Saturday, May
8<sup>th</sup> at 2pm and 8pm. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>This concert will showcase the first movements spoken by
modern dance founder, Isadora Duncan, shapes inspired by the painting and sculptures
of Michelangelo in Danny Grossman’s “Ecce Etude” and the
celebration of our nation’s bicentennial with the 1976 creation of May
O’Donnell’s “Pursuit of Happiness” set to big band
musical selections. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The program will also feature the work “Little
Sparrow” created by Nacre’s 2010 guest choreographer Rebecca
Rabideau with live accompaniment by Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys whose
music is steeped in the tradition of “Americana Roots Music.” <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Additional musical highlights include area pianist Barbara
Musial and mezzo-soprano soloist Kara Cornell as they accompany dancers in the
“Limon Etude” with movement inspired by the legendary choreographer
José Limón set to the music of Schubert. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>In celebration of the 200<sup>th</sup> birthday of classical
composer Robert Schumann, Nacre will present Doris Humphrey’s 1920
“Soaring” highlighting billowing fabric suspended above the
dancers. Other original works include Anna Sokolow’s “Session for
Six” in celebration of her 100<sup>th</sup> birthday and Eleanor
King’s “Moon Dances” performed by area dancer Marybeth Cole
Hampshire. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Partial proceeds from the concert will benefit
“Mothers in Need” at The Capital City Rescue Mission's Family
Center. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>For tickets please call the Egg box office at 518-473-1845
or visit www.theegg.org. For concert information please contact Nacre at <a
href="http://www.nacredance.com"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:
none'>www.nacredance.com</span></a> or call 518-435-0510. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Yours in dance,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='color:#1F497D'>Beth R. Fecteau<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='color:#1F497D'>Nacre<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='color:#1F497D'>Executive Woods<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='color:#1F497D'>4 Atrium Drive<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='color:#1F497D'>Albany, New York 12205<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='color:#1F497D'>518.435.0510<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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