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Behind the Barre 2019 featured 10 world premiere dance works at the Crest Theatre by CDP's resident choreographers in collaboration with Sacramento based artists Raphael Delgado, Melissa & Melinda Arendt, Karina Johnson, David Stone, Daniel Tran, Alex Trujillo, Sunya Whitelight, musicians Casey Lipka and Stepping Stone, and videographer Natalie Manning. As always local brews were provided by sponsor New Helvetia Brewing Co., and we welcomed new wine sponsor, Midtown Grocery Outlet! This year's performances as showcased an expanded Makers Mart in the Crest Theatre lobby, complete with local craft-makers and vendors of all kinds.
We were additionally thrilled to have the support of our 2019 Presenting Sponsor, Kaiser Permanente, helping us offer 300 tickets for underserved youth to attend our performances free of charge. |
Capital Dance Project returned to the Crest Theatre on August 10 & 11, 2018 for the 4th annual production of Behind the Barre: Made in Sacramento. This innovate, multi-disciplined dance and live art performance featured 8 world premiere dance works and a unique culminating finale with a different live musician each night!
Capital Dance Project's resident choreographers explored movement in conjunction with: visual artists Raphael Delgado, Franceska Gamez, and Melissa & Melinda Arendt; digital media artists Natalie Mckeever and Natalie Manning, and musicians Schuyler Petersen aka Makebelief, bassist and singer Casey Lipka, and hip hop artist The Philharmonik. Local brews were provided by New Helvetia Brewing Co. and a pop-up local artist & craft maker fair was presented in the lobby. CDP also offer 200 sponsored tickets to youth in Sacramento to attend the performances free of charge. |
Capital Dance Project was thrilled to return to the Crest Theatre for our third annual performance of Behind the Barre: Made in Sacramento. Capital Dance Project once again teamed up with Sacramento's most exciting visual artists and musicians to create nine world premieres that celebrated the diverse local talent we enjoy in our great City. 2018’s featured collaborators included Raphael Delgado, Harley White Jr., Casey Lipka, Sunya Whitelight, Sarah Dedal, Andy Tan & Alison Sharkey, Mandy Zee, Paul Willis, Sambandha and Maruyama Bonsai Nursery. These collaborators worked with CDP’s nine resident choreographers to create a mind-blowing, multi-disciplined performance that inspired audiences with their innovative partnerships. New Helvetia Brewing Co. once again be sponsored Behind the Barre and poured their delicious brews throughout the evening with all proceeds benefiting CDP. |
Capital Dance Project returned to the Crest Theater in August 2016 for Behind the Barre: Made in Sacramento!
Launching forward from our inaugural performance, Capital Dance Project presented a mind-blowing, multi-media performance featuring Sacramento’s most talented visual artists, musicians, and performers. Teaming up with local artist and musician collaborators, Capital Dance Project unleashed their creativity in 9 brand new works. Artist and musician collaborators included Kevin Zee, Franceska Gamez, Shaun Burner, Elijah Jenkins, Waylon Horner, and Raphael Delgado – to name just a few! Once again at the beautiful Crest Theatre, with drinks provided by New Helvetia Brewing Company, Capital Dance Project brought together our vibrant artistic community to celebrate all things Sacramento! |
"...an eclectic performance that ranged from playful and dreamlike to dangerous and seductive..."
- Sacramento Bee We are excited to announce that our premier event, Behind the Barre, was an outstanding success! The event was packed with talent from every corner of Sacramento, from live music to local artwork, ballet, and beer. Behind the Barre featured beer on tap, live music, local artwork, and a collection of incredible new ballets created by the dancers. The event showcased the city's finest artists and a special collaboration with composer and singer/songwriter Joe Kye. Click here to see a full review of Behind the Barre: http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article22725828.html |
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