Earlier in his career, he trained with
master teachers Andrey Sacharov and Vladimir Malachov. ISCB's professional program is open
by audition only.newscom. Broadway Bloomington, MN 55425

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Club Uropa
2600 Main St.com

* Susan Artistic Director, Susan Marshall + Co.kateweare.

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With
all its mischief, humor, elegance, and robust national flavor, Coppelia is one
of the most enjoyed ballets , by audiences young and old, of modern times."
Coppelia, "The Girl with Enamel Eyes," is a mime -ballet, originally
choreographed by Arthur Saint-Leon with music by Leo Delibes.ticketforus. The video was successfully launched in February of this
year on her website http://www.com/cgi-bin/prnh /20050222/LATU050)
Gibson is also set to star in a second season of MTV's hit show "Making
The Band III" which will begin filming in May 2005." In it, Jessica Alba plays a Gibson inspired character .susanmarshallandcompany.

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Prior to joining IBT, Mr.
Petersburg Ballet, the Russian State Ballet (Moscow), and the Columbia
Classical Ballet (South Carolina).m. There she performed along side a
then unknown actress named Jennifer Lopez.

* SPRING 2007 (April 19-21) / STUDENT PERFORMANCES AT MILLER THEATRE:
Choreographers become visiting faculty for semester, teaching an
undergraduate process-into-performance course that culminates in live
student performances at Columbia's Miller Theatre.

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Mr. Performances open at Meydenbauer Theater in Bellevue,
Washington:

Friday, June 3 - 7:00 p.m. Performances are richly
entertaining for audiences of all ages. She quickly landed a slot in the prestigious Alvin Ailey
dance company and shortly thereafter landed a gig as an original Fly Girl on
the hit Fox comedy series In Living Color.

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Part I of the DVD which will retail for $19. Announce April 10 Launch of SUGAR SALON - The Only NYC Modern Dance Series
Dedicated to Mentoring, Commissioning, and Showcasing the Work of Women
Choreographers

NEW YORK, 7:30 P.

* FALL 2006 (October 10 ) / PREMIERES AT SYMPHONY SPACE: Marshall joins
choreographers and their companies in professional performances of new
pieces created at Barnard. (http://www.

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It is a
humorous, yet moving story about love -- seen through the eyes of a young,
engaged couple and the heart of a lonely toy maker who dreams of making a doll
with a soul.m.dancenyc.com

SUGAR SALON SERIES

* SPRING 2006 (April 10) / LAUNCH -- PANEL OF PIONEERING WOMEN IN THE
FIELD (details above )

* SUMMER 2006 / MENTORED RESIDENCY AT BARNARD: First featured
choreographer of the series, Susan Marshall, mentors three
up-and-coming women choreographers as they work independently on campus
to create new pieces for their companies.

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Evgeny Lushkin, dancing the leading role of Franz, came to the
International Ballet Theatre in 2004. The second bonus DVD "Making The Dancer" chronicles Gibson
auditioning a group of professional dancers for an upcoming Brandy tour. It
features a then unwed Kevin Federline, now married to pop star Britney Spears. Barnard College and the
Williamsburg Art neXus (WAX) have created SUGAR SALON to stir things up and
help address the issue, launching the series with a conversation among five
pioneering women in the field:

* Marisa Beatty, Barnard Class of '97 (Moderator) -- Co-Founder/Executive
Director , WAX
bio: http://www.com)

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, The International Ballet Theatre
(IBT), under the direction of Kirov Ballet master teacher and world-renowned
choreographer, Vera Altunina, will present the classical, comedy ballet,
Coppelia, at Meydenbauer Theater June 3-5, 2005. Lushkin graces the
stage with remarkable athleticism and an elegance that evokes deep emotion and
imagination.superstardance . It will be supported by a
series of TV commercials airing nationally. In her
teens, she boarded a Greyhound bus and went to New York City with a months
rent in her pocket.

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The playful story takes place in the storybook village of
Olympia, Poland where a clever young girl (Swanilda), is surprised to discover
her fiance (Franz) flirting with a beautiful "girl" on a balcony. Younger
audiences will be amused by the beautiful costumes and silly antics of the
life-sized doll dancers . Tickets are $15 for children, $18 for seniors, and
$21 for adults. Gibson parlayed that opportunity
into Director of Choreography positions at both Motown and Bad Boy Records.

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Thursday, June 9-10, 2005
San Francisco
Suede
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WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR WOMEN IN MODERN DANCE?
202 Altschul Hall , Barnard Campus (Broadway + 117th St.dancemagazine.

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Swanilda conjures a mischievous
plan to teach Franz a lesson that ultimately leads to their touching
reconciliation.com, 507
Sixth Street South , Kirkland, WA 98033, 425-822-7694.com/contact.
(http://www.

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org (website
under construction), located in Kirkland, WA, is committed to the preservation
of classical ballet repertoire through the presentation of full-length
productions that reflect traditional as well as original choreography. Petersburg ,
and renowned choreographer. For more information, visit http://www. It
allows the user to choose their own moves, create their own style and build
confidence.

SUGAR SALON PARTNERS
The Barnard College Department of Dance (chaired by Mary Cochran) offers
the world's only Ivy League dance degree, enhanced by partnerships with NYC
cultural institutions like City Center, Dance Theater Workshop, and Symphony
Space.

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This classic love story offers wonder and humor for all ages.interballetschool. in association with Xenon Pictures Inc. She will take on a larger role next season which will begin airing
in the Fall.edu/dance. [WAX] (co-founded and directed by Barnard
graduate Marisa Beatty) is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to
creating a supportive environment for the next generation of performing
artists.

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San Francisco, CA 94133

barnard .org) confirmed that presenting and promotional
opportunities for women are steadily diminishing.

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Tickets for Coppelia are currently available by calling 425-284-0444 or
via http://www.
Saturday, June 4 - 2:00 p.

About the International Ballet Theatre
The International Ballet Theatre (IBT) http://www. Diddy did not choose a band, Gibson starts out as choreographer to
the legion of new dancers who want to join P.
FREE, Open to Public, No Reservations Required .

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More mature audiences will be amused by the irony of
the love story, the technical ability of the dancers, and the artistry
reflecting diverse cultures and traditions from around the world. Diddy, Brandy, Usher, Alicia Keys , Clay Aiken, Beyonce,
Dido, Mario, Missy Elliott, JoJo and Many More

Set for Second Season of MTV's Hit Show Making the Band III Now Filming

LOS ANGELES, Laurie Ann Gibson, the choreographer
who teaches P. The video is being released by
Mediawerks Entertainment Inc.
Gibson is a Toronto native who started dancing at a young age.

When you think of Isadora Duncan, Ruth St. Denis, and Martha Graham, the
role of women as the founders of modern dance is clear, but what of their
place in the future? Despite increasing numbers of women creating , performing,
and contributing to the field, a Gender Project study
(http://www.barnard.wax205 .

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Coppelia was first performed
at the Paris Opera in 1870, and has since retained its tremendous popularity
throughout Europe, Russia, and the United States. Lushkin was a
member of the American Ballet Theater and a principal dancer with the St.
Sunday, June 5 - 2:00 p.

and will
be distributed by Universal Visual Entertainment. The
film allowed Gibson to test her acting chops too playing Katrina, Alba's arch
nemesis in the film. The following is the audition schedule and locations:

Thursday, May 19-20, 2005
New York
Lotus
409 West 14th Street New York, NY 10014

Sunday, May 22-23, 2005
Washington DC
Five
1214 B 18th Street NW Washington DC, 20036

Wednesday, May 25-26, 2005
Virginia Beach
Peabody's
211 21st Street Virginia Beach, VA 23451 21st Street and Pacific Ave .wax205.

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"It is difficult to imagine the world of ballet without Coppelia. Swanilda's
jealousy grows until she discovers that the girl is really a lovely,
life-sized doll created by Dr. It is easy
to understand why Coppelia has long been among the world's most loved ballets.interballettheatre .

Superstar Choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson to Release 'Breakin' It Down' Instructional Dance DVD June 7 2005

Info: 212-854-2995,
http://www.janisbrenner.

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International Ballet Theatre Features Russian Soloist Evgeny Lushkin in the Fanciful Ballet Coppelia June 3-5 2005

KIRKLAND, Wash. Coppelius .m. IBT is affiliated with the International School
of Classical Ballet (ISCB) offering classical ballet in Russian tradition,
modern dance, character, jazz, and tap.M.; SUGAR SALON
Featured Choreographer
bio: http://www.

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IBT
performances inspire imagination, and an appreciation of the performing arts,
through the strength and beauty of dance. Students Include P.

Barnard Dance Department and Williamsburg Art neXus Join Forces to Stir Up Male-Dominated Modern Dance World

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* Janis Brenner -- Artistic Director, Janis Brenner + Dancers; Gender
Project Director
bio: http://www.

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com. IBT was founded in 2001 by artistic
director, Vera Altunina , former dancer with the Kirov Ballet, St.

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com. During the first season
in which P. Diddy's new girl group but she
turns out to play a much more pivotal role offering advice and council to the
newcomers .
Recently, her story was brought to life on the big screen in the Fox motion
picture "Honey.

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, Columbia University).com

* Kate Weare -- Choreographer, SUGAR SALON Co-Curator
bio: http://www.

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and 7:00 p. Gibson's choreography features
energetic hip hop moves infused with a variety of other dance styles. at
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Saturday, May 28-29, 2005
Orlando
Club Paris
122 W Church Street Orlando, FL 32801

Tuesday, May 31 -June 1, 2005
Detroit
ENVY
234 West Larned Detroit, MI 48226

Friday , June 3-4, 2005
Minneapolis
Mall of America (Sam Goody Central)
60 E., NYC; 1 train to
116th St.org

* Wendy Perron -- Editor-in-Chief, Dance Magazine; Gender Project
Advisory Board
more: http://www.edu/dance)

Williamsburg Art neXus, Inc .

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Diddy, Brandy, Usher, Alicia Keys and Clay Aiken their moves is
set to release to national retail "Breakin' It Down," a instructional dance
DVD on June 7, 2005. One version of the commercial
features testimonials from Diddy, Brandy, Keys, JoJo and another Gibson
student Missy Elliott.95 is made
to instruct the amateur dancer in several easy steps how to transform a few
simple moves into a superstar routine.
Gibson will kick off auditions for "Making The Band III" May 19-20 in New
York. Current programs include Sugar Salon, WAXworks and The Bridge.