Hold Me Closer, Tiny Dances

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Segerstrom Center for the Arts

600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Category: Music Venues

Region: Out of Town

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The Segerstrom Center for the Arts usually hosts international ballet and modern dance companies, but it takes a more populist approach with its debut Off Center Festival, which features premieres from three Southland choreographers. The nine-day fest includes contemporary theater, music, comedy and an intriguing dance event that boasts a large concept and a small stage. Ten Tiny Dancesinvolves choreography specifically created for the confined space of a 4-foot-by-4-foot stage. Local choreographers tackling the challenge include Jennifer Backhaus, whose work includes her company Backhausdance as well as commissions from Los Angeles Ballet; Melanie Rios, who leads highly praised educational/performance group the Wooden Floor; and Meg Wolfe, known for her solo work as well as founder of the long-running Anatomy Riot salon. Ironically, Anatomy Riot is having its swan song show this same weekend after six-plus years and 250 performances. For a preview of Ten Tiny Dances and the full lineup of Off Center Festival events, go to scfta.org/revue/0112/revue-0112-offcenter.html. Samueli Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa; Fri.-Sat., Jan. 20-21, 7:30 p.m., $20. (714) 556-2787, scfta.org/home/Content/ContentDisplay.aspx?NavID=933.
Fri., Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., 2012