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Symphonic Steel
Canboulay Dance Theatre

October 24-27, 2001

Choreography by: Ronald Taylor
Produced by: Canboulay Dance Theatre and Artword Theatre

Dates & Times: Wednesday to Saturday, October 24-27, 2001 at 8 pm
Tickets Prices: Fundraising Opening Night October 24: $55
All other performances: Adults $25; Seniors & Students $17
Advance Tickets: 416-366-7723 (St. Lawrence Centre Ticket Line)

Artword Info: 416-408-2783 (ARTD)
Artword Theatre, 75 Portland Street, Toronto

Canboulay Dance Theatre's 8th Season
Comes alive with the sound of pan music

RONALD TAYLOR, the driving force behind Canboulay Dance Theatre will be presenting his eighth season, in collaboration with Artword Theatre, October 24-27, 2001, with all proceeds from the opening night performance going to the A.T. Children's Project.
The opening night of Symphonic Steel is a benefit for a devastating genetic disease called "AT" (Ataxia-Telangiectasia). It is something like cerebral palsy, but progressive. A wonderful and brave child of one of Ronald's company has this disease. For more information about A.T. Children's Project. visit their site: http://www.atcp.org/ Tickets for the benefit are $55.
The Julliard trained Taylor pays tribute to the pioneers of the steel drum in his latest work, Symphonic Steel. Featuring six dancers, all but one of the evening¹s works will have the raw and melodious sound of the steel pan as the base undertone.
The steel band was introduced to the world in 1945, during a turbulent time in Trinidad. The only instrument to be invented in the 20th century, the steel drum has become Trinidad¹s national instrument.
RONALD TAYLOR's innovative process in the creation of this piece has him composing the music while creating the dance with his musicians, taking a more contemporary approach to his year¹s production.
RONALD TAYLOR's program will also include the remounting of Beryl 'O' Beryl danced by the beautiful Sharon Harvey. The piece is a tribute to Beryl McBernie, the mother of Caribbean Dance, who played a major role in the reconstruction of Trinidad and Tobago's cultural identity. The music by André Tanker is performed by an a cappella singer.
Finally, dance enthusiasts will be treated to Mantis by one of Taylor's mentors, the legendary Astor Johnson.
Born in Trinidad and Tobago, RONALD TAYLOR has emerged as a leading force in black Canadian dance with praise for his seamless and eclectic fusion of ballet, modern dance and ethnic dance. Since founding Canboulay Dance Theatre, for whom he serves as Artistic Director and choreographer, Ronald has created close to twenty works for the company including last season¹s fascinating and spiritually uplifting piece In The Depths of My Palais.

"Taylor's dances are characterized by indigenous movements that while rooted in tradition make room for improvisatory displays of virtuoso dancing" - Deirdre Kelly, The Globe & Mail

For more information about Canboulay Dance Theatre, visit their website: http://www.yorku.ca/research/aconline/canbdance.htm

			*Symphonic Steel* *Canboulay Dance Theatre* October 24-27, 2001 Choreography by: Ronald Taylor Produced by: Canboulay Dance Theatre and Artword Theatre Dates & Times: Wednesday to Saturday, October 24-27, 2001 at 8 pm Tickets Prices: Fundraising Opening Night October 24: $55 All other performances: Adults $25; Seniors & Students $17 Advance Tickets: 416-366-7723 (St. Lawrence Centre Ticket Line) Artword Info: 416-408-2783 (ARTD) Artword Theatre, 75 Portland Street, Toronto

	Canboulay Dance Theatre's 8th Season Comes alive with the sound of pan music RONALD TAYLOR, the driving force behind Canboulay Dance Theatre will be presenting his eighth season, in collaboration with Artword Theatre, October 24-27, 2001, with all proceeds from the opening night performance going to the A.T. Children's Project. The opening night of *Symphonic Steel* is a benefit for a devastating genetic disease called "AT" (Ataxia-Telangiectasia). It is something like cerebral palsy, but progressive. A wonderful and brave child of one of Ronald's company has this disease. For more information about A.T. Children's Project. visit their site: http://www.atcp.org/ Tickets for the benefit are $55. The Julliard trained Taylor pays tribute to the pioneers of the steel drum in his latest work, Symphonic Steel. Featuring six dancers, all but one of the evening¹s works will have the raw and melodious sound of the steel pan as the base undertone. The steel band was introduced to the world in 1945, during a turbulent time in Trinidad. The only instrument to be invented in the 20th century, the steel drum has become Trinidad¹s national instrument. RONALD TAYLOR's innovative process in the creation of this piece has him composing the music while creating the dance with his musicians, taking a more contemporary approach to his year¹s production. RONALD TAYLOR's program will also include the remounting of Beryl 'O' Beryl danced by the beautiful Sharon Harvey. The piece is a tribute to Beryl McBernie, the mother of Caribbean Dance, who played a major role in the reconstruction of Trinidad and Tobago's cultural identity. The music by André Tanker is performed by an a cappella singer. Finally, dance enthusiasts will be treated to Mantis by one of Taylor's mentors, the legendary Astor Johnson. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, RONALD TAYLOR has emerged as a leading force in black Canadian dance with praise for his seamless and eclectic fusion of ballet, modern dance and ethnic dance. Since founding Canboulay Dance Theatre, for whom he serves as Artistic Director and choreographer, Ronald has created close to twenty works for the company including last season¹s fascinating and spiritually uplifting piece In The Depths of My Palais. "Taylor's dances are characterized by indigenous movements that while rooted in tradition make room for improvisatory displays of virtuoso dancing" - Deirdre Kelly, The Globe & Mail For more information about Canboulay Dance Theatre, visit their website: http://www.yorku.ca/research/aconline/canbdance.htm