GO! Contemporary Dance Works presents ALICE

GO! Contemporary Dance Works is honored to present its world premiere of ALICE, a full-length contemporary ballet based on the Lewis Carroll novel, Alice in Wonderland. The largest production ever presented in GO!'s history, ALICE will run February 11th and 12th at Knoxville's historic Bijou Theatre. Ticket prices are $21.50 adult and $16.50 senior/student if purchased in advance and $26.50/$21.50 if purchased at the door. Tickets may be purchased by calling (865) 539-2475, online at www.gocontemporarydance.com, or in person at the Tennessee Theatre box office. Artistic Director Lisa Hall McKee calls GO!'s version “exciting and daring, animated and wildly intense with a whirling atmosphere.” The immensely popular story combines classical, contemporary and aerial dance with powerful sets and vibrant costumes. A diverse selection of classical and contemporary music combined with supreme technical feats, both in the air and on the ground, will delight audiences of all ages. A collaboration of the works of six choreographers, the enchanting story of Alice is rediscovered with bravado and brimming with wit and versatility. Jill Frere, professional dancer with New York dance companies David Dorfman, Larry Keigwin and Company, and Dina Gibney Dance will be dancing the lead role of Alice. Frere dances with an athletic, contemporary flare that is both unyielding and endearing. She leads the audience through Alice's adventures, meeting with metamorphic creatures such as smoking caterpillars, a spinning cat and flipping cards. Exceptional soloists demonstrate daring athleticism and technical excellence. Visits from character dancers in the Madhatter's Tea Party bring great humor and charisma to this infamous scene which is guaranteed not to disappoint! ALICE is the first production in which McKee incorporates projected images onto the stage and onto the dancers. As McKee notes, “It is exciting to use projection and integrate it into the choreography ....it will enhance the darker and lighter elements, truly defining the story. This is an ALICE no one should miss!” Show times are Saturday, February 11th at 8:00PM and Sunday, February 12th at 3:00PM. There will be a wonderful gala event prior to the Saturday evening performance at Club LeConte. An elegant buffet dinner, perfect for a pre-Valentine’s Day celebration, a silent auction and preferred performance seating is included in the ticket price. GO! is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. Visit GO!’s website for further information about the gala and tickets.. GO! is proud to be sponsored in part by Pilot Corporation, Clayton Foundation and WUOT 91.9FM