Take a peek into people’s homes and examine life in all its complexity and beauty when internationally-known, Philadelphia-based, Koresh Dance Company brings one of its newest works, Theater of Public Secrets, to the Weinberg Center. In several dramatically compelling scenes set in the privacy of the home, characters reveal their tormented souls and complex relationships through sensual and inventive dance choreography. This engaging performance is being brought to Frederick with support from the Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour, a program developed and funded by The Heinz Endowments; the William Penn Foundation; the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency; and The Pew Charitable Trusts; and administered by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation. Additional support is also provided through the ArtsConnect program of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation. Don’t miss your chance to see the skilled and engaging dancers of Koresh Dance Company! Tickets are on sale now and range from $20 - $30.
Calling all dancers? With the help of a grant from the Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour program, Koresh Dance Company will be offering a free master class the morning of their performance for dancers at the intermediate level or above. The workshop will be Saturday, November 14th from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The workshop will be held at Dance Unlimited/Performing Arts Factory, Studio D, 244 Jefferson Street, Frederick, MD. Registration is required. Interested participants should contact the Weinberg Box Office at 301.600.2828 or
boxoffice@weinbergcenter.org to register. Space is limited.
More about Theater of Public Secrets and Koresh Dance CompanyThere is something for everyone in Koresh Dance Company's performance of Theater of Public Secrets as they examine relationships and reveal the ups and downs of life in dramatic, painful, and comical scenes. The performance begins as a social gathering and quickly evolves into a peek-a-boo look into the private lives of the party guests. This eloquent depiction of humanity through dance highlights the private emotional battles that are rarely seen by the public eye. These battles are painful, honest, and reflective and they are expressed through dancers with wonderful sophistication and precision.
Renowned for their powerful stage presence and technically superb dancers, Koresh Dance Company is a leading force on both the national and international scene. Founded in 1991 by Israeli born choreographer and artistic director Ronen Koresh, the Koresh Dance Company, now Philadelphia’s third largest dance company, features original dance pieces that break through boundaries of traditional choreography and offer audience an exciting experience.
Koresh Dance Company is known for its exciting and emotional blend of ballet, modern and jazz, molded into a style of choreography that is both eloquent and explosive. The dancers astonish audience with their ability to tell a story through sweeping gestures, energetic movements and complex configurations. Lifts and athleticism that border on gymnastics and choreography full of surprises offer non-stop dynamism throughout the performance.
“Koresh knows how to make a dance. And a statement” wrote the San Antonio Express. Don’t miss Koresh Dance Company’s Theater of Public Secrets as it transcends dance and explores people’s deepest and most awe-inspiring secrets. To purchase tickets, call the WeinbergCenter for the Arts at 301-600-2828 or online at
www.weinbergcenter.org Date and Time : Saturday, November 14th at 8 p.m.
Venue : Weinberg Center.
Admission : $20 - $30.
