"Undertow": An Idaho-Inspired Dance with Dana Genshaft In-Person
Join us for a conversation with Dana Genshaft, a distinguished figure in the dance world, renowned for her multifaceted career as a dancer, choreographer, and educator. Genshaft was a Writer-in-Residence at the Hemingway House with The Community Library in June 2024, in partnership with Ballet Sun Valley (BSV). During her time in residency, she began developing a new piece for BSV: Undertow, which was performed at the company's October performance at The Argyros with San Francisco Ballet Pre-Professional Dancers.
Genshaft will be in conversation with the library's executive director, Jenny Emery Davidson, about her residency, how she begins to choreograph a new piece, and working with dancers to bring the vision to the stage. They'll also share a recording of the October performance of Undertow (9 minutes) during their conversation.
This program is in person only. In partnership with Ballet Sun Valley. Photo credit: @kirstenshultz @photorama2
- Date:
- Friday, December 20, 2024
- Time:
- 5:00pm - 6:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Mountain Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- John A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture Hall
- Campus:
- The Community Library
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Films & Performances Lectures & Conversations
Originally hailing from New York, Dana Genshaft has called San Francisco home since 2000. During her fifteen-year tenure as a soloist with the San Francisco Ballet (SFBallet), Genshaft showcased her versatility across a wide-ranging repertoire. Driven by her passion for choreography, Genshaft joined the faculty of the SFBallet school in 2015. She has choreographed a handful of original pieces for the SFBallet Trainees, premiering at Ballet Sun Valley. Her freelance choreography extends to esteemed ballet institutions such as the Washington Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, New York Choreographic Institute, and others. Her contributions to dance on stage and screen have earned her the prestigious Princess Grace Award for choreography in 2018, recognizing her innovation and artistic vision. In 2021, Genshaft assumed the role of Artistic Director at SFDanceworks, a contemporary dance company in San Francisco. This appointment reflects her commitment to pushing the boundaries of dance through innovative and captivating performances.
