Lakewood Cultural Center presents The Velveteen Rabbit April 3, 2010

Lakewood Cultural Center Presents
ODC/Dance

performing

The Velveteen Rabbit

Lakewood Cultural Center presents The Velveteen Rabbit, Margery Williams’ beloved 1922 children’s book brought to life in this theatrical presentation by ODC/Dance, at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 3. Tickets are $30 for adults and are available by calling 303-987-7845, online at www.Lakewood.org/ CulturalCenter or at the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway (Wadsworth and Alameda). Senior, student, child and group discounts available. Free parking on-site.

The Velveteen Rabbit is the classic tale of a well-worn nursery rabbit that becomes real. ODC/Dance tells the story through contemporary dance, enchanting music by Benjamin Britten, colorful costumes, and larger-than-life characters. The Velveteen Rabbit celebrates the unique relationship between a little boy and his stuffed rabbit and the enduring power of love. Recognized for its community outreach, ODC/Dance will be joined by 10 local young dancers from Ballet Nouveau Colorado in the performance.

ODC/Dance is known throughout the world for its athleticism, passion and intellectual depth. The Company's three resident choreographers—Brenda Way, KT Nelson, and Kimi Okada—are considered among America's important contemporary choreographers and have created a dynamic movement vocabulary that has significantly influenced dancers and choreographers alike. In 38 years, ODC/Dance has performed for more than a million people in 32 states and 11 countries.

ODC/Dance has just returned from a tour of the East Asian and Pacific region (Thailand, Burma, Indonesia) as part of DanceMotionUSAsm, a unique program dedicated to sharing the story of American dance with international audiences. Conceived and funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and produced by Brooklyn Academy of Music, DanceMotionUSAsm invited only three American companies to share this country’s rich dance culture in separate performance tours in 2010.

The Lakewood Cultural Center 2009 - 2010 Performing Arts Season is generously supported by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) – with appreciation to the citizens of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District – Aura Spa and Wellness Center at the Sheraton Denver West and The Denver Post.