Events at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre this month include a performance of Disney songs by the Revelstoke Community & Kids Choirs, and a dance movie day featuring the film Uprooted.
The Revelstoke Community Choir and Revelstoke Kids Choir present Disney in Song with special guest Holly Bhattacharya on Monday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. The Revelstoke Community Choir is a group with a diverse background of musical experience. Come listen to them perform along with the Revelstoke Kids Choir and enjoy a night of music that just might have you singing along. Admission for this event is $15.
Dance Movie Day: Uprooted takes place on Saturday, May 13 at 2 p.m. Uprooted is a feature-length documentary film celebrating the African history, lineage, and future progressions of jazz dance. The cast includes leading industry-experts, award-winning choreographers, and legendary performers. The film includes special appearances with Debbie Allen, George Faison, Chita Rivera, Camille A. Brown and Thomas F. DeFrantz. It showcases the works of the Nicholas Brothers, Pepsi Bethel, Jack Cole, Katherine Dunham, Bob Fosse and Gene Kelly. The film goes back to the roots of jazz dance in Africa and follows its evolution through every decade and genre, while also exploring and commenting on political and social influences and addressing the topics of appropriation, racism, socialism and sexism. The film is free to attend but a donation for the Community Connections Food Bank (cash or a non-perishable food item) is suggested.
For tickets and more information on the Disney in Song performance by the Revelstoke Community & Kids Choirs and Dance Movie Day: Uprooted visit artsrevelstoke.com.