Sherene Melania, Artistic Director & Principal Choreographer of Presidio Dance Theatre presents DANCING ACROSS CULTURES on May 21, 2010 at 7pm

San Francisco Weekly named Presidio Dance Theatre "The Best Dance Company in San Francisco for 2009."

DANCING ACROSS CULTURES™ is the signature production of Presidio Dance Theatre. It is a full-length performance of national dances which reflect diverse cultural and folkloric traditions which have been preserved and passed down through the generations. Our Artistic Director Sherene Melania is the Principal Choreographer for this production.

2010 DANCING ACROSS CULTURES™ is a perfect expose of San Francisco's enchanting multi-cultural mosaic.

DANCING ACROSS CULTURES™ provides not only an artistic bridge, but an emotional bridge to diverse worlds that audiences can easily dance across - to understand, master, and thereby enrich their lives. The purpose of DANCING ACROSS CULTURES™ is to deepen impressions and knowledge of people, culture and art. We believe that cultural exchange is the best way to achieve mutual understanding, friendship and peace, promoting the enrichment and flourishing of national art and the development of world culture. It is an eloquent means of joining together performing arts and social justice.

Sherene Melania, Artistic Director & Principal Choreographer
of Presidio Dance Theatre presents
DANCING ACROSS CULTURES™
Friday, May 21, 2010
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
Street: 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

Please call (415) 561-3958 to pre-order your tickets.
The Box Office will be open at 6pm, 1 hour before the show on Friday.

Presidio Dance Theatre was mentioned on ABC 7's "What's Hot" segment for the Children's Day performance at the SF War Memorial Opera House

Presidio Dance Theatre's "Children's Day" at the SF War Memorial Opera House was featured on this week's "What's Hot" segment on ABC 7. Presidio Performing Arts Foundation (PPAF) sponsors 6,000 students to attend our signature performance DANCING ACROSS CULTURES for FREE! Bringing the World of Dance Into the Lives of Children

ABC 7 entertainment guide: "What's Hot" in the Bay Area this weekend - 4/30/09 - San Francisco News - abc7news.com

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/video?id=6788409

Robert & Jacqueline de Warren, Spring Season Resident Choreographers

Artistic Director Sherene Melania is pleased to welcome internationally renowned choreographer, Robert de Warren and his wife, Jacqueline, who assists him in his work. Mr. de Warren will create new pieces for our DANCING ACROSS CULTURES™ Repertoire. The couple will arrive in April, and be PPAF's Guests of Honor, at the annual spring benefit at the St. Francis Yacht Club on April 30th. They will attend our Spring premiere performances at the SF War Memorial Opera House on May 4th and Palace of Fine Arts on May 22.

Check out the de Warren website.

http://robertdewarren.org/

Anna Korotysheva, Presidio Dance Theatre Artistic Consultant

Anna Korotysheva meets with Presidio Dance Theatre's Artistic Director Sherene Melania to plan Spring Season 2009. Since 2005, Ms. Korotysheva has been working with Presidio Dance Theatre in all aspects of creative consultation. She is a dance education expert in Vaganova pedagogy and classical choreography. She will oversee Presidio Dance Theatre's spring costume designs and construction, and will also contribute to the 2009 Dancing Across Culturestm study guide for students. Recently retired from a lifelong career with the prestigious Kirov Ballet (22 seasons!) Anya is now living in Finland with her musician husband, Jerry Hoffman. She is looking forward to working with Finnish children, sharing her knowledge of the dance and arts enrichment. Anna enjoys watching the progress of Presidio Dance Theatre students! Anya invites you to tour St. Petersburg with her....click here and you can retrace our tour!!!!

Presidio Dance Theatre Academy Preschoolers Ready to Take Center Stage!

Artistic Director Sherene Melania is working with Preschool students to prepare for Presidio Dance Theatre's Annual Spring Showcase Recital, May 22 at the Palace of Fine Arts.