SLDC 10th Anniversary Show

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SPIRIT LIGHT DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS 

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10TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW

OCTOBER 4TH, 11TH & 18TH, 2020

12 PM (NOON) SLT

"I can’t believe it!!  Maybe you can’t either!  But the Spirit Light Dance Company (SLDC) is now ten years old!  In another few years, it can qualify for a driver’s license!  What were you doing ten years ago in SL (OK, you don’t have to fess up)?  

In honor of its tenth anniversary, SLDC will present a dance retrospective—a greatest hits event, if you will—from selected shows over the years.  The performances will be on October 4, 11, and 18.  Expect to be regaled by dances from classical ballet, Spanish tempos, modern explorations, jazz rhythms, contemporary beats, country music, and of course, everybody’s favorite, Bollywood!!  

Why is SLDC still around?  It’s because of a decade of constant study and innovation by SLDC members on how best to unlock the secrets of blending next-generation technology with classic choreography.  Where in the physical world can we so effortlessly perform a dance ensemble in thin air without resorting to imagination (or lots of cables)?  Where can dancers swim with the fishes . . . and breathe with the fishes?  Where can gravity-defying and breathtakingly colorful sets be erected with the click of a switch?   Over the last decade, SLDC has invited us to be guests on voyages through lands in which only the imagination roams.  

Why is SLDC still around?  It’s because of the people!  Innovation doesn’t happen without innovators.  Vision doesn’t appear without visionaries.  And building doesn’t get done without builders.  But of primary importance, SLDC is a community—even a family of sorts—in which all members are encouraged to participate and to share in each other’s gifts.  Their artistry is spawned from a collection of individual efforts.  

And then there is Caryl, the founder and current Director of SLDC.  Her real-life choreographic experience, her creativity, her energy, and her relentless pursuit of artistic perfection have produced the spark that has kept the company moving.  She is already planning (probably in her usual meticulous detail) the next ten years.  

So please come and join us for this special event!  Bring your tapping toes, your sense of wonderment, and for many of you, your memories of what has been at SLDC, and your anticipation of what lies ahead.  Remember, at Rockcliffe University auditorium, 12:00 noon SLT, on October 4, 11, and 18.

See you there!"  

--Ariel Cifuentes

  Your limousine to the venue: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rockcliffe%20I/119/79/3602 

                               Please arrive with scripts 50 or under... 

¡Vamos A Bailar!

Pia Klaar published this video on YouTube December 8, 2018

From the Spirit Light Dance Company “Impressions” show 2018. Dance inspired by Spanish Dancers by John Singer Sargent. Choreographed & led by Caryl Meredith

Music: Libertango 

Artist: Bel Suono

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It's amazing what talented people can do in our wonderful SecondLife.

"Fallen Leaves" - A Spectacular Show

The Spirit Light Dance Company performs its latest dance drama "Fallen Leaves" every Sunday in September, at 1PM SLT. I caught the first performance last Sunday and was, like the rest of the audience, completely enraptured by the show. I recommend everyone to see it.

The story itself is rather insipid. It's the traditional tale of youthful romance that clashes with traditional ways but in the end works itself out - in this case with the encouraging interference of fairies - to a happy end, where each boy and girl gets the girl and boy they love, the families consent and everyone is happy. 

But who ever goes to an opera or a dance recital for the depth and meaningfulness of the libretto or the storyline?  We in the audience were instead treated to a spectacular dance show, with beautiful sets and set changes, beautifully performed and wonderful dances in solos, duets and groups, that were all well synchronized. It was all received favorably by the enthusiastic audience who remained spellbound for the whole ninety minutes.

For more information on the schedule, times and for a SLurl to the theater, please visit my post "Fallen Leaves" - A Dance Drama

"Fallen Leaves" - A Dance Drama

"Leaves, in an act of faith, let go of the tree...”

The Spirit Light Dance Company performs "Fallen Leaves", a story of courage and self-determination told in a dance drama format.

The company invites us inside their gypsy camp, adorned by the vivid colors of an autumnal forest. They will take us on a journey of faith in the face of adversity, strength through personal trust and love in its purest essence. When Gunari, is torn between duty to his clan and the love of his heart, what will he choose?

Starting this Sunday...
September 8th at 1PM SLT,
September 15th at 1PM SLT,
September 22nd at 1PM SLT and finally
September 29th at 1PM SLT

Come early and prime your computer for enhanced viewing experience.

Limited seating available

Your direct transport to the theater (SLurl)

Neon - A Very Special Show

Yesterday I had the special privilege of being invited by my friend Holter to a special performance of "Neon" by the Spirit Light Dance Company in honor of WayneNZ's birthday month.

It was an extraordinary production with well synchronized dancing set to contemporary music. The dancers were all dressed in bright and colorful outfits to, and here I quote from the monologue for the show, "...reflect the beauty of our oneness, while rejecting the monotony of sameness, in bright expressions of diverse color and design. Spirit Dancers dance as one company, but unique bursts of light glow from each individual. Spirit Light."

Holter, WayneNZ & I

Despite my highly informal attire for an occasion like this I was heartily welcomed by WayneNZ and the rest of audience. We were a small select group as the marketing of the event had been deliberately careful to keep the lag at a minimum.

Now over to the show!

The Opening Dance

Fighter

You Raise Me Up

 True Colors

 Fireworks

I a well aware of that I am sometimes accused of saying that everything I encounter is "awesome", "wonderful" and "beautiful", but I will not care about those evil minded bitches, because those exact words come to my mind when I am reliving this experience, together with "inspirational", "fantastic", "exuberant", "explosive", "marvellous", "fabulous","moving", "well coordinated" and "breathtaking".

If you ever get the honor of being invited to a performance by the Spirit Dance Company, jump at it without hesitation. You will not regret it!

Let me link you to a few video recordings of their previous shows Spirit Dance Company - videos

Guyke, WayneNZ & Holter dancing after the show

Sexy redhead dancer after the show

Holt It Right There: A very special show by the Spirit Dance Company

This post is reblogged from Holt It Right There: A very special show ....by Spirit Light Dance Company. Please go there for more information.

Lets meet there tomorrow to show our support!

"NEON
Saturday August 17th, 1PM SLT

We are celebrating diversity and creativity in second life, as part of Waynenz's birthday month, by sponsoring a special production of Spirit Dance Company's Neon, a show of spectacular dancing and special effects. The show should last around half hour to 40 minutes, and everyone is invited!

Please join us, and help spread the word: 
Saturday August 17th, 1 PM SLT at Spirit Light Dance Company"