Dance Next 30 Days
Lemp Legends: A Ghost Story
Fri., Nov. 16, 8 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 17, 8 p.m.Dance
It's no exaggeration to say that the Lemp family shaped St. Louis. Adam Lemp not only introduced lager to the city but began a brewery to produce the great quantities of it demanded by St. Louisans of the mid-nineteenth century. The Lemp Brewery's Falstaff beer outsold Budweiser near the dawn of the twentieth century. The next generation of Lemps married into both the Pabst brewing family and a railroad supply family, further concentrating their wealth. But the family is mostly remembered today for its slow destruction, which was brought about by Prohibition and a series of suicides. Big Muddy Dance Company explores the Lemps in the dance concert Lemp Legends: A Ghost Story. Performances take place at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday (November 16 and 17) at Washington University's Edison Theatre (6445 Forsyth Boulevard; www.thebigmuddydanceco.org). Tickets are $25 to $35. $25-$35
Dances of India: The Forgotten Ramayana
Nov. 16-18, 7 p.m.Dance
Every year Dances of India presents a fully scripted and narrated dance concert based on a beloved Indian tale or an adapted Western story. This year's performance is something slightly different. The Forgotten Ramayana: The Tale of Urmila, the Sleeping Princess is based on an obscure story from the Hindu epic The Ramayana. In it Princess Urmila willingly sacrifices herself to save her beloved husband, her brother Prince Rama and sister-in-law Princess Sita. Urmila's sacrifice takes the form of a fourteen-year slumber, and it's almost for naught. While she slips deeper into the realm of dreams, the ten-headed demon king Ravana abducts Sita. Can Urmila escape her endless dreaming? Can she even tell the difference between the real world and the dream realm after so long abed? Dances of India recreates the story at 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday (November 16 to 18) at the Skip Viragh Center for the Arts (425 South Lindbergh Boulevard; www.dancesofindiastlouis.org). Sunday's show will feature the student dancers and kids in the first half and The Forgotten Ramayana in the second half. Tickets are $15 to $20. $15-$20
The Big Muddy Dance Company: Lemp Legends
Fri., Nov. 16, 8-10 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 17, 8-10 p.m.
314-338-4058ewarner@thebigmuddydanceco.org
Dance
Lemp Legends: A Ghost Story Presented by PNC Arts Alive Come witness the infamous tale of the St. Louis family and brewery in the 1900's, and learn the history behind the notorious haunted house tours. A special partnership with The Muny in Forest Park brings these characters to life on the stage with authentic costumes to complement the talented dancers of The Big Muddy. Flash-back vignettes of each Lemp family member take you on a ride back 100 years to give you insight into their lives and personalities. $35
https://www.facebook.com/events/2196943613875841/The Nutcracker
Sun., Dec. 9, 3-4:30 & 6:30-8 p.m. 636-561-7733danceexperienceperformingarts@gmail.com
Dance, Children's Events, Christmas
Come and experience the true meaning of Christmas with the magic and beauty of The Nutcracker! In our adaptation, you can join Clara and her Prince on their magical journey to the Land of the Sweets, where your little Sugar Plum will not be able to stop dancing as she is entranced by life size toys, waltzing snowflakes, and giant candies made of dreams. It's a holiday tradition that inspires and ignites the enchanting feeling of the season. For each ticket purchased, a charitable donation is made in your honor to our favorite St. Louis' Friends of Kids with Cancer. $16.50-$20
https://www.danceexperiencestudio.com/nutcracker-home
The Little Dancer
Fri., Dec. 14, 7-8 p.m., Sat., Dec. 15, 1-2 & 5-6 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 16, 1-2 p.m.mmack@cocastl.org
Dance, Performing Arts
The COCA holiday tradition returns for the 13th year! COCA’s Ballet Eclectica presents Little Dancer, the tale of the famous sculpture, The Little Dancer of 14 Years, as it comes to life and discovers the world in magical ways. AGES 5+ FRI, DEC 14 | 7:00PM SAT, DEC 15 | 1:00PM & 5:00PM SUN, DEC 16 | 1:00PM $14 - $18
https://www.cocastl.org/event/the-little-dancer-2018/
The Nutcracker
Fri., Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m., Sat., Dec. 15, 2 & 7:30 p.m., Sun., Dec. 16, 2 p.m., Wed., Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m., Thu., Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Dec. 21, 2 & 7:30 p.m., Sat., Dec. 22, 2 & 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 23, 2 & 7:30 p.m. 314-516-4949ticket@umsl.edu
Dance, Christmas
The Nutcracker fills the mainstage at the Touhill with spectacular sets, costumes and a sizeable cast, helmed by the professional company of Saint Louis Ballet. The ensemble swells with special guest performers and the talented students of the Saint Louis Ballet School in children’s roles. The highly entertaining favorite is performed to the traditional Tchaikovsky score. This season, Saint Louis Ballet offers 13 productions, including weekend, weekday and weeknight performances. Nothing rings in the holidays like Saint Louis Ballet’s classic! $35-$72
https://www.touhill.org/events/detail/the-nutcracker-11 University Dr at Natural Bridge Road
North St. Louis County
314-516-4949
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