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DANCE-FORMS PRODUCTIONS


DANCE THE WORLD WITH DANCE-FORMS PRODUCTIONS. LET'S DO IT NOW!


AN INVITATION FROM THE DIRECTOR

Dear Choreographers and self-producing artists,

You are cordially invited to present your dance works with "Dance-Forms' 79th
International Choreographers' Showcase" and share the stage with internationally
acclaimed performers in three performances in ASHTON HALL at SAINT STEPHENS as
part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on August 7, 8, 9, 2024.

To become familiar with Dance-Forms Productions and ASHTON HALL at SAINT
STEPHENS visit us online at:

https://www.facebook.com/susana.b.williams

http://www.dance-formsproductions.com

ASHTON HALL at SAINT STEPHENS is an elegant and professional venue equipped with
modern lighting and sound systems, marly dance floor and clean facilities for
all the artistic needs of the performers.

All the performances are accessible to people of all ages. Members of the
audience will purchase admission tickets priced in Scottish Pounds.

The exciting trip from August 5, 2024 day of arrival in Edinburgh through August
10, 2024 day of departure will give choreographers an excellent opportunity to
present their work, to network with directors, producers, other artists
(hopefully to negotiate new engagements!) and to earn a share of the revenue
from ticket sales of all the performances.

We provide a complete production package which includes registration fees, the
three performances, lighting and sound, technical assistance, publicity, printed
programs, Posters, flyers, box office, license to present, liability insurance,
pre-show rehearsal arrangements and accommodation. All for a participation fee
for each dance-artist on stage (airfare excluded).

Dance makers will submit their program notes as follows:

Title of the work:

Exact duration in minutes:

Date and place of premiere:

Choreography by:

Music:

Costumes:

Performers:

Additional supporting materials will include a condensed professional bio of the
choreographer, color pictures of the performers in JPEG format and A video link
or MP4 video link of the work to be presented.

A $300.00 not refundable deposit for each dancer on stage is due right away. The
payment will be made with Pay Pal payable to danceformspro@aol.com

To open an account with Pay Pal visit www.paypal.com

We encourage participation from choreographers and dancers who are willing to
invest in themselves and who are interested in expanding their knowledge of
other cultures, as well as promoting their work abroad. We invite choreographers
who see this thrilling event as an opportunity to benefit their professional
development.

If you have further questions email us at any time. Our email
is: danceformspro@aol.com

You may contact my office calling (502) 265-7041.

I look forward to your participation and greeting you in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Sincerely,

Susana B. Williams
Director
Dance-Forms Productions
Phone: (502) 265-7041
E-Mail: danceformspro@aol.com    
Web Sites: www.dance-formsproductions.com


DANCE-FORMS PRODUCTIONS IS DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE COLLABORATIVE WORK BETWEEN
INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET DANCE-ARTIST ENRIQUE BEJARANO
VIDAL AND DIRECTOR-CHOREOGRAPHER SUSANA B. WILLIAMS FOR PRESENTATION OF HER SOLO
WORK WITH "DANCE-FORMS' 79TH INTERNATIONAL CHOREOGRAPHERS' SHOWCASE" AT THE
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE ON AUGUST 7, 8, 9,2024.



Enrique Bejarano Vidal originally from Guadalajara, Mexico trained with the
National Ballet School of Cuba and the Academie Princess Grace in Montecarlo,
Monaco. In 2018, He was awarded the Youth American Grand Prix Finals Gold Medal
in New York City. Previously receiving another Gold Medal at the International
Competition in Mexico in 2011. In 2021 he joined the Birmingham Royal Ballet
where he's considered a rising star.



 

Past Performances of "Dance-Forms' International Choreographers' Showcase"
featured Matthew Ball, principal dance-artist at the London Royal Ballet
interpreting "My Accidental Departure" a dance-theater work created between
Susana B. Williams, director of Dance-Forms Productions and the artist. 




The work "My Accidental Departure" choreographed by Susana B. Williams, director
of Dance-Forms Productions in collaboration with Matthew Ball, principal dancer
at the Royal Ballet was synchronized to Vivaldi's "Four Seasons: Summer"
arranged by Max Richter. The work was presented on August 5 and 6, 2019 at the
Emerald Theater/Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Dance-Forms Productions

Presents

"Dance-Forms' 79th International Choreographers' Showcase"

Exploring an unlimited range of creative ideas, 'Dance-Forms' 79th International
Choreographers' Showcase' delivers a solid line-up of superb choreography. The
company will celebrate its 29th anniversary with a feast of stunning dance works
by international choreographers in a program shinning with originality and
inspiration. Photographed by Drew Tommons, Professional Dance & Performing Arts
Photography




Brandon Lawrence, former principal dance-artist at Birmingham Royal Ballet and
soloist at Ballet Zurich is a featured principal dance-artist with Dance
Productions, 2018 MOVE IT Ambassador, UK National Dance Awards nominated for the
Dancing Times Award for 2018 Best Male Dancer, “Outstanding Male Performance”
Nominee for his interpretation of Pan in Ruth Brill's "Arcadia." 

From the pages of London Dance Europe Magazine written by Amanda Jennings it
gives me great pleasure to announce that Brandon Lawrence, principal dancer at
Birmingham Royal Ballet and featured principal dancer with Dance-Forms
Productions was recognized in the category of 2018 OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A
MALE DANCER for his performance in "Embrace" by British choreographer George
Williamson. Watch his performance of "Time And No Time" and read the review of
the work by David Mead of Dancing Times Magazine Britain's Leading Dance
Monthly. www.dancing-times.co.uk 





 Recent Reviews

Five stars review for "Dance-Forms' 76th International Choreographers' Showcase"
by Damian Beeson Bullen.

https://mumblecirque.net/2019/08/07/my-accidental-departure/?fbclid=IwAR0U8yzT-3ZqMpQ1-_tfAj0Bh117C_1ZzNqTYWhQbi8tCQE905-5JNqaKyM

Five stars review for 'Dance-Forms' 74th International Choreographers' Showcase'
by Julie Morrice.

http://young-perspective.net/dance-forms-74th-international-choreographers-showcase/

Arms swinging, body twisting, muscles rippling, Brandon Lawrence, soloist with
Birmingham Royal Ballet performed “Angel.” Are his bent arms wings and his high
kicks flight?. Indeed, he seems godlike in this improvised piece driven by
electronic music by a Massive Attack (Mad Professor Remix) concept and directed
by choreographer Susana B. Williams, who also helms Dance-Forms Productions

http://www.nytheatre-wire.com/lk170810t.htm

Lucy Komisar/The Stage

It gives me great pleasure to share the article/review "Dance at the Edinburgh
Festival Fringe" written by David Mead for Dancing Times Magazine. Click on the
files acrobat link and scroll down to the second page of the article, you'll be
able to read the review of "Dance-Forms' 74th International Choreographers'
Showcase" with pictures by Garry Platt. Hard copy of the October issue of
Dancing Time Magazine is available at www.dancing-times.co.uk

https://files.acrobat.com/a/preview/2b6922f2-3418-4e97-b249-5d67b84d4ef7









http://www.gramilano.com/2016/07/susana-b-williams-and-her-choreographers-showcase-return-to-edinburgh/

  https://www.facebook.com/susana.b.williams

 

 




 


SERVICES

When was the last time you performed in Spain, or Austria?

France? Germany? Greece? Guatemala? Holland? Lithuania? México? Monaco?
Montenegro? Scotland? USA?

Welcome to "Dance-Forms' INTERNATIONAL CHOREOGRAPHERS' SHOWCASE," providing
emerging and distinguished choreographers opportunities to present their work at
dance events worldwide!

Imagine yourself and your dancers performing in the theaters of Asia, Europe,
North, South, and Central America. Do you feel it will be of benefit to you? Are
you wondering who participates?

Well, choreographers and dancers, many of whom are so busy throughout the year
teaching, choreographing, directing, administrating, or performing for parent
companies, they have no time or opportunity to engage themselves in
international productions. Sound familiar?

Have you ever said to yourself, "I would love to be able to simply show up at
the theater, walk on stage alone, or with my dancers, and it's show time!"

So, let's do it! We provide a complete production package, which includes
excellent theaters, lighting, sound, technical assistance, publicity, box
office, printed programs, and pre-show rehearsal arrangements. The benefit to
the choreographer/dancer is the perfect simplicity. No hassles. No headaches,
and no last minute freak-outs.

Enjoy the artistic experience without administrative complications. Does this
sound good to you? Then, read on to discover the exciting opportunities awaiting
you in 2018

 * Edinburgh, Scotland - August 2019

About Us

Susana B. Williams is co-founder and current director of DANCE-FORMS PRODUCTIONS
and the creator of "DANCEFORMS' INTERNATIONAL  CHOREOGRAPHERS' SHOWCASE" a
branch of Dance-Forms Productions presenting the original works of emerging,
professional, and distinguished choreographers at prestigious international
events.

            Williams received the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels the
highest honor awarded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky for her work as ambassador
of good will and fellowship around the world, as well as for her contributions
to Kentucky and her special achievements in the art of dance and
choreography.   

Williams is one of a selected group chosen from the United States to serve on
the Nijinsky Awards 2002 Experts Commitee. The Nijinsky Awards Gala, officiated
by her Royal Highness Caroline Princess of Hanover was held at Salle des
Princes, Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo, Monaco on December 14, 2002. On April 4,
2008 Williams served on the panel of two dance experts auditioning the works
submitted for the Choreographers’ Fellowship awarded by the Tennessee Commission
for the Arts. Williams has been an external reviewer forappointment, promotion,
and tenure of candidates pursuing positions for the Department of Modern Dance
at the University of Utah, the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University
of Alabama, the Department of Modern Dance at Texas State University, the
University of Maryland, Towson University. 

Williams received her BA in Dance Direction from the Superior School of Dance at
the University of San Carlos in Guatemala. She holds degrees in Arts and
Education from the English American School of Guatemala, the University of Paris
in France, and F+F Schule fur Künst und Mediendesign in Zürich, Switzerland.
She’s a contributing writer for Revista Danza: www.danzarevista.com

Williams graduated with honors from the National School of Dance of her native
Guatemala and received scholarships with the School of Les Grands Ballets
Canadiens, the National Ballet of Mexico, Nina Vyroubova School of Dance in
Paris, France.

She began instructing dance in 1968. Her teaching includes Classical Ballet,
Modern Dance, Modern Jazz, Ethnic Dance, Dance Theater, Improvisation,
Choreography, Movement Analysis, Creative Process, History of Dance, Dance
Administration, Languages, Latin American Studies and the Mayan Myth.

Williams performs and instructs regularly in schools all over Kentucky. She has
created dance programs and dance projects for The Kentucky Institute for Arts in
Education, The Arts in Education Department, The University of Louisville.

Internationally, she has instructed at the University of Veracruz in Xalapa,
México, as well as professional dance schools in Guatemala, El Salvador,
Switzerland, Lithuania and the USA.

As a professional dancer she has performed with dance companies in Central
America, México, Canada, the United States, and France. Williams has been the
Artistic Director of the National School of Dance of San Salvador, El Salvador,
Modern and Folklore Dance Company of Guatemala, Primogénesis, Classical Ballet
of El Salvador, and Thought-Forms Dance Company.

As a choreographer she is interested in exploring and expressing contemporary
themes through dance. Her dances communicate the spaces and rhythms, shapes and
forms found within the modern world. She’s one of the finalist choreographers
awarded at the 1993, 7th Saitama International Choreography Competition in
Japan.

Williams is the recipient of the 1988-89 Kentucky Arts Council's Al Smith
Fellowship for Choreography and she was the first choreographer receiving the
Individual Artist Professional Development Grant from the same organization. In
2005 Williams was awarded the Kentucky Arts Council “Arts Build Communities
Grant” to partially fund the first edition of THE BLUE GRASS STATE INTERNATIONAL
DANCE FESTIVAL. For three consecutive years Williams received Fulbright grants
in support of THE INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL ANTIGUA-GUATEMALA from the Office
of Cultural Affairs, United States Embassy in Guatemala.

Williams' choreography has been produced by national dance companies in Central
America, arts festivals in the United States, México, France, Japan, and
Lithuania.

With Dance-Forms Productions she presented her work in more than 1,000
professional presentations including performances at The Kentucky Center in
Louisville, Kentucky, Theatre de la Danse Golovine in Avignon, France, Centre de
Danse du Marais and Le Regard du Cygne in Paris, France, Artecentro and Centro
Cultural "Miguel Angel Asturias" in Guatemala City, Teatro de la Danza of the
Fine Arts Institute in México City, the Vienna Festival in Vienna, Austria, the
Youth Theater in Vilnius, and the Drama Theater in Kaunas, Lithuania, Proyecto
Cultural El Sitio in Antigua, Guatemala, Teatro del Estado in Xalapa, Veracruz,
México, Schouwburg Amstelveen in Amstelveen, Holland, The International Dance
Fair NRW 2000 in Essen, Germany, the Monaco Dance Forum in Monte Carlo, Monaco,
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Edinburgh, Scotland for thirteen consecutive
years, the World Dance Conferences in Athens, Greece, the Universtiy of Dance
Festival at Giovinazzo di Bari in Italy,  Teatro Pedro Díaz in Córdoba and
Teatro Netzahualcoyotl in Tlacotalpan, Veracruz, México, the Youth Theater in
Novi Sad and the Belgrade Drama Theater in Serbia, the Montenegrin National
Theater in Podgorica, Montenegro, Le Mercat de les Flors in Barcelona and Sala
Cuarta Pared, Teatro de Madrid in Madrid, Spain, Teatro Nacional Manuel Bonilla
in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, ArteDanse in Biel, Switzerland, Keller Theater at the
Lenfest Performing Arts Center of Washington & Lee University in Lexington,
Virginia, Tour of four cities of the Tarapaca Region of Chile including Centro
Cultural Alto Hospicio, Centro Cultural de Pozo Almonte, Auditorium O'Higgins in
Pica, Auditorium of Ex- Estadio Cavancha in Iquique, Chile, Croatian National
Theater in Varazdin, Croatia.

Choreographies:

"Gukumatz," "My Accidental Departure," "Time And No Time," "Fallen Angel," "The
Road To Xibalba," "The Searchers," "Here And Now," “Faith,” “9+1=10-1=9,” “Log
In/Log Out,” “OtionlessM,” “To be or not to be,” “Icaro,” “The Ball Players of
Xibalbá,” “The Wacachan,” “September 11, NYC,” “Samsara,” “Persona,” “Chairs,”
“A Waltz,” “The Funeral,” “Tierra Natal,” “Atardecer,” “Sensemaya,” “Queen Moo,”
“Ixquic,” “Tonatiuh,” “Sacred People,” “Moon Rabbit,” “Turtle Shoes,” “A la
recherche tu temps perdu,” “Time and Eternity,” “Tour of the World,”
“Abstractions,” “Las Calles de mi Pueblo,” “Natives of Separate Realities,”
“Advancing Dance to the Future,” “Environmental Concepts,” “Primeval Forces,”
“Metamorphic Gods,” “The House of Self Collection,” “The Parting,” “Sunrise,”
“The Shaman,” “Akbal,” “Dream Time Returns,” “Changes,” “Explorations,” “Rock,
Sticks, and Clay,” “Scorpio,” “Tu y Yo,” Weary Blues from Waiting,” “Honky
Tonkin,” “Mystical Adventure,” “The Spirit,” “On Broadway,” “Growing Pains,”
“Heroic Women,” “Fertility Rite,” “Multidirectional Walk,” “Latina,” “Take
Five,” “Planes,” “Pepe y Adela,” “Ascención,” “The Return of the Magicians,”
“La-Ci Darem,” “La Favorita,” “The Nutcracker,” “Jack.”

 Visit her on line at: http://www.pinterest.com/danceformspro/susana-b-williams/
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HISTORY

"Dance-Forms' International Choreographers' Showcase" is a professional
organization providing opportunities for emerging and distinguished
choreographers to present and perform their work at prestigious international
venues. Designed especially for the self-producing artists, "The International
Choreographers' Showcase," offers a complete theater experience.

Here's a history in brief:

Susana B. Williams, director of Dance Forms Productions, initiated "The
International Choreographers' Showcase," in 1994, premiering in the Festival Off
d'Avignon in Avignon, France. Since then, Dance-Forms Productions has delighted
international festivals with exciting presentations of contemporary dance. Each
showcase is a unique blend of distinguished choreographers and dancers from
around the world.  Through these artists' professional efforts and dedication to
dance, art becomes reality across the globe. The showcase has appeared at
prestigious festivals in Austria, Chile, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala,
Honduras, Italy, Lithuania, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands,
Scotland, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland and the USA.

 The first showcase was presented at Theatre de la Danse Golovine for Festival
Off d’Avignon, France from July 23 through August 2 of 1994.  The showcase
featured the work of choreographers Dianne Aldrich, Anahi Galante (Alvin Nikolai
Company), Peter Kalivas (Malashok Dance Company), Joy Kellman (Joy Kellman &
Dancers), Julio Enrique Rivera (Alvin Ailey Dance Company), Kelly Roth, Mariko
Tanabe (Erick Hawkins Dance Company), Zeynep Tanbay (Martha Graham and Elisa
Monte Dance Companies), Susana B. Williams (Dance-Forms Productions).

 In past years the showcase attained the distinction of ranking high among the
best dance presentations offered abroad.  Recognized by the Avignon Press as the
most remarkable dance performance of Festival Off d’Avignon 1995, the showcase
is a great international attraction. 

 “The International Choreographers’ Showcase” has been a special feature for the
International Dance Encounters of Guatemala with performances at Centro Cultural
“Miguel Angel Asturias” in June of 1995, The XVIII and XX Contemporary Dance
Festival of the Americas with performances at Teatro de la Danza of the Fine
Arts Institute of Mexico City in November 1997 and November 1999, the 50th
Anniversary of Ballet Guatemala with performances at Centro Cultural “Miguel
Angel Asturias” and Proyecto Cultural El Sitio in Guatemala, in June 1998, the
Vienna Spring Festival in Vienna, Austria on May 23 and 24, 1999, The
International Dance Fair NRW in Essen, Germany with performance on June 9, 2000,
The Monaco Dance Forum in Monte Carlo, Monaco with performances on December 14
and 15, 2000, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with performances from August 13
through August 17, 2001 and subsequently in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007,
2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, Centro Cultural “Miguel Angel Asturias” June
Festival on June 24 and 25, 2006 and again on June 28 and 29, 2007 and June 19
and 20, 2009, 2010, 2011. The World Dance Conference in Athens, Greece in 2006,
2007, 2008, LUDT Festival "Dance In Italy" in Bari, Italy in 2008, The Bluegrass
State International Dance Festival in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011.

 This year "Danceforms' International Choreographers' Showcase" is celebrating
twenty years of performances and dance activities around the world.

 The choreographers have received funding from private contributions, and the
following universities, private foundations, and corporate sponsors: Ohio
University, Athens, Ohio, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, Slippery
Rock University, Pennsylvania, University of Alabama, the University of Nevada
Las Vegas, College of Fine Arts, Department of Dance, University of Texas at
Austin, Texas Woman's University, the Women's Center of the University of
Louisville, University of North Texas, State University of New York Stony Brook,
University of Minnesota, Towson State University, University of Louisville,
University of Surrey-London, the University of Maryland, the University of Iowa
Dance Department, the University of Utah's Department of Modern Dance, the
University of Veracruz, Indiana University South Bend, Iowa State University,
Towson University, MD, Buffalo State College, Coker College, Columbia College
Events, Hamilton College, Laney College, Moorpark College, Intermedia
(University of Oslo), Smith College Dance Department, Office of Graduate Study,
Southern Methodist University of Texas, the American Dance Institute, the United
University Professor's Committee, Phillips Academy of Andover,
Massachusetts,Universidad de Antioquia, Colombia,  the National Endowment for
the Arts, British Columbia Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts Outreach
Program, Council for Cultural Affairs, D.C. Commission on Arts and Humanities, 
Executive Yuan, R.O.C. (Taiwan), the Fellowship Program of the Pennsylvania
Council on the Arts, the Philadelphia Dance Alliance, the Pittsburgh Dance
Council, the Foundation 20_21, the National Foundation for Advancement in the
Arts of New York, the Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council, the Harkness Dance
Foundation New York, the Isadora Duncan Foundation for Contemporary Dance, Inc.,
the New York Foundation for the Arts, the Jerome Foundation, the Kentucky Arts
Council ,the Le Roy Neiman Foundation,  the North Carolina Arts Council, the
Ohio Arts Council, the Cultural Council of Richmond and Lexington Counties, the
Mid Atlantic Foundation, the Research Foundation of New York State University,
the State of Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the
Florida Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Miami-Dade County
Department of Cultural Affairs, the Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs Council, the
Miami-Dade County Mayor, the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners,
Washington DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, the Tennessee Arts
Commission, the Vermont Council on the Arts, Becarios del FOECA BC 2004-2005,
Centro Cultural "Talleres de Coyoacan", the Department of Art and Culture
International Rotterdam, Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte de Madrid,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, R.O.C. (Taiwan), Overseas Chinese Affairs
Commision, the Minister of Culture of the city of Belgrade, the Minister of
Culture of Portugal/IPAE, the Minister of Culture of Guatemala, the Office of
Cultural Affairs of the United States Embassy in Guatemala, H. Ayuntamientos de
Córdoba and Tlacotalpan, Veracruz, Art Partners Tsehaya & Company, Associazone
Arte & Balleto, Italy, The Anatomical Theatre, Ballet Moderno y Folklórico de
Guatemala, Bodies in Balance of Portland, Inc., Cangelosi Dance Project, Danza
Provisional, Art Unlimited in Harper's Ferry, WV, CTM Productions, Inc., City
Dance Company, Dance Landscape, Dance Now/NYC/Silo Artist Residency, Dance USA
Family Carpets in Riverdale, New Jersey, Performing Arts, Extreme Dance Company,
Inaside Chicago Dance Supporters, Kim Bock Hee Dance Company, Nrithyaloka Dance
Company, The Field, Space Grant from the 92nd Y, Schlumberger Doll Research, Gye
Rim Theatre of Korea, Terpsichore's Kitchen, the Rome Festival Ballet, the Youth
Performing Arts School of Louisville, the VasantaMala Dance Company, the Japan
Experience, Moving Arts Dance, TutuBallet Dance School, The American Dance
Company, Twain Dance Company, Ultimatum Step Society, Unexpected Company,
Wetschester Dance Academy, Adapco of Melville, New York, Airworthiness
Procedures Implementation Management A.P.I.M., Brigette Bryant, Jeffrey Calman,
Guillermo & Haydee Castro, Colin Connor, Go Dance Company, Harvard Westlake High
School, Hoyt & Bond, Pensandote, Interplay,Olga Genbacev and Radovan Krtolica, 
Jacek Pazola, M.A., Andrew jannetti & Dancers, Kim Olson/Sweet Edge, Kevin
Ireland, Kelly Holt, Sharon S. Kilfeather, Larry Klein, Mercedes Benz, M/E
Design Services, Net Value, Spank of London, Riccardo Romani, Ruth Simmons,
Haguith Yakira, Watercoulor Dancewear, and matching grants from Merrill Lynch
and Microsoft.

The Critics

Three Weeks Daily - on the inside 24th August 2005 -

Three Weeks Rating: * * * *

DANCE AND PHYSICAL THEATRE

Danceforms presents 'The 29th International Choreographers' Showcase'
Dance-Forms Productions

By Jessica Baldwin

A beautiful collection of dances created by eight international choreographers,
with performance genres ranging from tender ballet duets to Indian folk dancing
this unique showcase provides the audience with a fantastic variety of styles,
genres and skill levels.

The most breath taking choreography for me came from Anandha Ray, recently named
one of the top twenty-five women's arts visionaries. I felt her dancers managed
to display a beautiful emotional bond that strengthened the narrative behind the
dance. With such an eclectic show there is sure to be at least one performance
that will blow you away.


ROCKET VENUES, 16 - 20 AUG, 3:00PM (5:00PM), THREE WEEKSRATING 4/5

___________________________________________________________________________

 Pour parler en mon nom propre du showcase de Paris, j'ai beaucoup apprécié la
piece de Susana dans son interpretation et son propos. Writes Daniel Franchini,
Assistant to the direction of Les Plateaux de la Biennale Nationale de Danse du
Val de Marne. "The 27th International Choreographers' Showcase," Le Regard du
Cygne, Paris, France 2004.

Susana Williams, the brainchild behind the showcase, has been dancing since the
Sixties and as such brought a wealth of experience to her Multidirectional Walk.
Kelly Apter/The Scotsman, Edinburgh, Scotland-August 13, 2004.

 Hola Susana.

 Felicidades por tu interpretación que sinceramente fue deliciosa. Un abrazo.
Escribe Juan Eduardo López, Director de la XXI Marató de l'Espectacle/Barcelona
2004.

 Here's what the members of the public and the press think about "The 23rd
International American Choreographers' Showcase."

***** Rated five stars

Joe Nise 14 August 2003

Top notch showcase

Excellent sample of contemporary choreographic talent, very diverse show,
especially liked Donderis' DESTINATION, from Spain - not only a sunny place to
visit, looks like they've got some dancers.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe reviews/Edinburgh Scotland

 The International Choreographers' Showcase

Dance-Forms Productions

I liked this Showcase because it offered such a diverse grouping of dances it
couldn't help but appeal to everyone in the audience. For the modern dance
aficionado who sees meaning in spastic, energetic movements, there was the duet
"Destination," for the romantic with a knack for creating a back story, the
simple, elegant solo "Release" and for those who like dance uncomplicated, the
three-part "Going Out" (hand on cheek here, hair in face there, angst! anguish!)
that if nothing else, is a remarkable contrast to the other pieces. Two dances
of note: "The Wacah Chan" during which Susana Williams evokes a maternal,
conjuring goddess and "Perfume de Gardenias" which features a wheelchaired
dancer. In all, innovative and accessible.

The Threeweeks Dance Reviews 2003/Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Scotland.

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Dear Susana,

Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to feel that dancing spirit once
again. You are an inspiration to me and I appreciate all your knowledge that you
share with me. My spirit has gained so much strength just from performing. I did
not realize how much I truly missed it. I forgot how much I love to dance and
how much dance belongs to me. Thank you for all your support. I love being in
the festival and hope to journey again with you. Always remember me. Truly
really remember how much I have enjoyed being with all of you and the festival.
an Williams








Testimonials:

Dear Susana,

Thank you for organizing such a wonderful showcase in Edinburgh. It was one of
my favorite performances I have ever done, and I am honored to have performed
with such strong dancers. I'm glad we are friends on Facebook so we can keep in
touch! Cheers. Wrote Palmer Mathews who danced with Jin-Wen Yu, Chair of the
Department of Dance at University of Wisconsin. "Dance-Forms' 74th International
Choreographers' Showcase" Emerald Theater/Greenside Venues, Edinburgh, Scotland,
August 2017.

Dear Susana,

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe was overall a great experience. Thank you for your
hard work, support, and artistic feedback. Write Marija Krtolica, Independent
Choreographer. Danceforms' "The 37th International Choreographers' Showcase,"
Roxy Art House, Edinburgh, Scotland, August 2007.

Hello Susana

I want to thank you for a wonderful experience.  The show was a complete success
and I look forward to kentucky.  Cristian Laverde König was an inspiration and
he really raised Lilly's technique as an artist.  I feel this was an experience
for me to grow as an artist.  For that I thank you and look forward to many more
performances. Writes Christopher Hutchings, Assistant Artistic Director Laura
Peterson Choreography Company. Danceforms' "The 35th International
Choreographers' Showcase," Centro Cultural "Miguel Angel Asturias," Guatemala
City.

Dear Susana,

We all had a wonderful time in Montenegro & Greece, and thank you for such an
amazing opportunity. The 34th International Choreographers' Showcase was a great
success, and we feel honored to have had the chance to meet and work with such
outstanding choreographers and performers, including you. We look forward to
working with you again in Kentucky and Guatemala. Thank you for everything you
did. Writes Winifred R. Harris, Artistic Director of Winifred R. Harris' Between
Lines. "The 34th International Choreographers' Showcase," the Montenegrin
National Theater, Podgorica, Montenegro and the 20th World Dance Congress in
Athens, Greece 2006.

Dear Susana,

I want to thank you for all you've done to make my performances possible and
your trust in my work. Writes Neel de Jong, independent dance-artist from the
Netherlands. "The 34th International Choreographers' Showcase," Montenegrin
National Theater, Podgorica, Montenegro 2006.

Performance of Neel de Jong's "Inner Landscape2" as part of Danceforms' "The
34th International Choreographers' Showcase" presented at the Montenegrin
National Theater received financial support from the Department of Art and
Culture International Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Hi Susana,

It was so wonderful to meet you finally and I thank you again for all of your
support and encouragement.  Edinburgh was a wonderful experience, both
participating in the Fringe and meeting with other Artists through your
showcase.  Thank you for all your work. Writes Cathy Seago, independent
choreographer Laban Center London. "The 33rd International Choreographers'
Showcase," Roxy Art House, Edinburgh, Scotland 2006.

Dear Susana,

I want to thank you for the opportunity for such an incredible and eye opening
experience.  It was such a pleasure to have met you and I hope to work with you
again in the near future. Enjoy the rest of your Summer! Much love. Writes Ariel
Cohen, independent choreographer. "The 33rd International Choreographers'
Showcase," Roxy Art House, Edinburgh, Scotland 2006.

Dear Susana,

Thank you so much for the concert in Madrid. It was a wonderful experience and
will always rank high as memorable time in my life. You did a great job
producing the event. Marina and I were both very pleased. Writes Michel Geller,
Professor of Dance at the School of Dance of Ohio University in Athens, OH. "The
31st International Choreographers' Showcase," Sala Cuarta Pared, Madrid, Spain
2006.

Hi Susana

I just wanted to thank you for including me in this showcase! I had and
excellent experience traveling to Spain and meeting all of the other
choreographers. You put together a solid group of performers and I was impressed
by the caliber of work that was presented. I felt honored to be part of this and
look forward to working with you again in the future. Many thanks for all your
support and encouragement! It means a lot! Your inspiring words as a young
choreographer help me to realize that there is a future for me in the dance
world. Thank you for everything! I had a blast! Writes Tara Madsen. "The 28th
International Choreographers' Showcase," Sala Cuarta Pared, Madrid, Spain 2005.

Maestra,

Le escribo para saludarla y para darle mi eterno agradecimiento por esta
experiencia tan hermosa que tuve en España. Me encanto conocerla, me encanto
todo. Otra cosa, la admiro a usted muchísimo y le guardo un respeto inmenso.
Realmente es usted una gran institución en la danza. Muchas gracias por todo.
Escribe Ivone Morales. "The 28th International Choreographers' Showcase," Sala
Cuarta Pared, Madrid, Spain 2005.

Dear Susana,

Thank you so much for the opportunity to perform in "The 27th International
Choreographers' Showcase" in Paris, France. It was exciting to meet and share
the stage with so many accomplished choreographers and dancers from around the
world. 'Thank you' for all your hard work in organizing and presenting the
showcase. Thanks again for an unforgettable experience and we look forward to
working with you again soon! Writes Danny Nguyen, artistic director of Nguyen
Dance Company. Dancers Tiffany Barbarash and Nan Busse.

Dear Susana,

I wanted to say that I had an extraordinary time in Guatemala.  Thank you for
exposing me to such a rich and vibrant culture.  Everyone was so nice and
helpful.  Both theatres will always hold a special place in my heart.  It was a
joy working with you and I hope we are able to do it again.  Thank you very much
Susana. Writes Kaye Richards.

Dear Susana,

Let me start by thanking you for the wonderful experience of performing
throughout Veracruz. It was truly affirming and inspiring. We as a group bonded
on such level, that I believe we have created life long friends among us. The
concert was full of powerful work and resonated a level of sincerity of
character and spirit. I was honored to be among such a professional and special
group of individuals. I believe the experience will transform and inform my work
as well. So…Thank you for being the catalyst, and for making this opportunity
possible.

Kimberly Olson, director of KO/Sweet Edge Dance Company

 



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