The UWM Slovenian Arts Council recently approved a grant to the Smith-Redmann Dance Co., a new dance company founded by UWM Peck School dance grad and past UWM SAP scholarship winner Lia Smith-Redmann.  The funds will support the group’s premiere of The Firekeeper on October 17^th at Calvary Presbyterian Church at 628 N. 10^th Street, just east of the Marquette University campus.  There will be two Milwaukee shows on October 17, with performances at 6:30 and 8:30 pm.

In this the company’s first live dance concert, ten up-and-coming Milwaukee dancers will offer an evening-length dance piece, described as “inspired by tales such as Little Match Girl, The Giver, and Rite of Spring, this contemporary story ballet depicts a chilling technological and dystopian world, and the spirits of rebellion that come from unlikely places. Featuring characters from Slavic Carnival traditions and inspirations from the likes of Akram Khan and Pina Bausch.”  A new work by Milwaukee dancer and choreographer Cuauhtli Ramirez Castro and performed by Lia inspired will open the shows.

For information and ticket inquiries, contact smithredmanndancecompany@gmail.com or visit @smithredmann.dances on social media.