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FROM THE FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR<br />
In our seventeen years, Sarasota Contemporary Dance has continued making itself a<br />
profound force in the Sarasota Community. When we have faced adversity, our grit and<br />
passion pushed us forward. Now, we propel into this season fueled to rise to a new<br />
level as a company, reclaiming the stage, stories, and spirit of SCD in a performance<br />
season devoted to empowerment, collaboration, and forward motion. As someone<br />
who believes in the power of prayer, family, and dance, I understand the importance of<br />
renewing your perspective. That is exactly what we are doing this season: reevaluating<br />
what was, and shaping it into something stronger. This means restoring our bodies,<br />
our minds, our souls, and reclaiming all of it for the sake of growing and furthering<br />
ourselves as artists and as an organization.<br />
All of this, brings a new energy to this season’s Main Stage lineup. Launching<br />
this remarkable season is a dedication to the Voices of the next generation of<br />
choreographers, with more artists being presented than ever before. This year’s range<br />
of work reinforces SCD’s heart of nurturing artists in various stages and we aim to<br />
provide a performance platform that empowers these choreographers. We then kick<br />
off December with a live music collaboration with Samantha Bennett and George<br />
Nickson of enSRQ. Reinforcing our position as a collaborative force in Sarasota, this<br />
program explores rhythms from around the world along with St. Petersburg based<br />
multidisciplinary artist, Sharon McCaman. Roaring us into 2023 is “Dance Makers,”<br />
bringing a wide range of works from jazz to Afro-Cuban, all created by nationally<br />
acclaimed contemporary choreographers. And as a compelling finale to close the<br />
season, SCD’s striking work of “<strong>Jehanne</strong>” returns to the stage. Accompanied by live<br />
music and original composition by Mark Dancingers, this performance reflects on<br />
Joan of Arc’s strength and faith that carried her forward.<br />
These offerings continue to incite our spirited vision: being a versatile contemporary<br />
dance company and training ground that nurtures and provides resources for dancers<br />
and artmakers in various stages of development. Our dedication and purpose, along<br />
with your presence and support, enable us to share the joy of dance and make it<br />
accessible to all.<br />
Thank you for being a vital part of this vision. Having you here drives us to keep<br />
bringing performance, education, and collaboration to our community. You truly are<br />
a part of the SCD family and it means everything to us to share our passion with you.<br />
Because of you, Sarasota Contemporary Dance perseveres, grows, and thrives.<br />
And with that, I am so grateful to welcome you to our 17th season.<br />
Leymis Bolaños Wilmott, Artistic Director<br />
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