Stories about "Marcy Plavin"
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Fall Dance Concert renamed to honor Bates dance icon Plavin
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 2:12 pm
Bates College has chosen to commemorate dance program founder Marcy Plavin, who died in 2016, by renaming its annual Fall Dance Concert after her.
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Dance alumni to perform, pay tribute to program founder Plavin
Monday, April 27, 2015 10:37 am
On May 2, dozens of dance alumni return to Bates College to perform in a reunion concert and pay tribute to dance program founder Marcy Plavin.
Alumni performers celebrate Plavin, Modern Dance Company's 35th
Monday, May 3, 2004 11:19 am
More than 150 alumni of the Bates College Modern Dance Company came from as far away as Japan to take part in a May 1 dance performance marking the company's 35th anniversary and honoring company founder Marcy Plavin.
Alumni performers to help Bates College celebrate Modern Dance Company's 35th anniversary
Friday, April 16, 2004 9:35 am
More than 100 Bates College alumni will return to campus from all over the country to attend or take part in a performance marking the 35th anniversary of the college's Modern Dance Company. Beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 1, in Schaeffer Theatre, 305 College Street, "The Alumni Concert" is open to the public at no charge.
Dance performances feature New York choreographer
Thursday, March 20, 2003 10:42 am
Bates students, faculty and a New York choreographer all show dances in…
John Carrafa '76 nominated for 2 Tony Awards
Thursday, May 9, 2002 2:30 pm
Bates alumnus John Carrafa, Class of 1976, was nominated May 6 for two Tony Awards for Best Choreography for "Urinetown, The Musical" and "Into The Woods."
Modern Dance Company showcases new work
Tuesday, January 8, 2002 4:01 pm
The Bates College Modern Dance Company, under the artistic direction of Marcy Plavin, showcases the talents of students and a guest choreographer in concerts at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11; 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, in Schaeffer Theatre on College Street.
Bates to host regional American College Dance Festival
Friday, January 14, 2000 3:41 pm
Bates College will host the New England Regional American College Dance Festival (ACDF), a series of workshops and adjudicated performances that concludes with a gala concert performance at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, in Schaeffer Theatre on College Street.
Modern Dance Company program features glimpse at millennial tribute
Tuesday, November 2, 1999 12:00 am
The Bates College Modern Dance Company, under the artistic direction of Marcy Plavin, presents "Simply Fabulous," a concert showcasing the talents of student artists and featuring "Just A Moment," a work in progress commissioned by the college as part of its millennial celebration, at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3 and 4; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, in Schaeffer Theatre.
Bates Modern Dance Company presents "Fusable Interfacing'
Friday, March 26, 1999 9:53 am
The Bates College Modern Dance Company, founded and directed by Marcy Plavin, lecturer in dance, will present Fusable Interfacing at 7:30 p.m. Saturday March 27, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 28, in Schaeffer Theatre, 305 College St.