2019 FESTIVAL FORUMS
Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden from the popular podcast series, “Conversations On Dance” host in-depth discussions with Festival artists from dancers – past and present – to musicians and choreographers. The Forums are inspirational and thought-provoking conversations with those engaged in the dance world. You can hear selections from the 2017 and 2018 Vail Dance Festival here. A limited number of $20 tickets are available and price includes light food and drink. Hosted by Manor Vail Lodge.
*TICKETS ON SALE JUNE 18, 2019*
Festival Forum: James Whiteside, Creating for ABT
SATURDAY, JULY 27 | 9:30-10:30AM
MANOR VAIL LODGE
American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer, James Whiteside, is creating a new work for American Ballet Theatre that will premiere later that day. Michael and Rebecca of the podcast Conversations on Dance, will talk with James on the morning of the premiere about his initial vision for the piece, the creation process, and what audiences can expect to see from his newest work.
Festival Forum: BalletX, Imagining The Little Prince
MONDAY, JULY 29 | 9:30-10:30AM
MANOR VAIL LODGE
Forum description to be announced
Festival Forum: Kenneth Parris III & Melissa Toogood talk Cunningham
TUESDAY, JULY 30 | 9:30-10:30AM
MANOR VAIL LODGE
Artist Kenneth Parris III will have many of his Merce Cunningham paintings and drawings featured throughout the festival this year, and many of these pieces feature Cunningham dancer, Melissa Toogood. Michael and Rebecca of the podcast Conversations on Dance sit down to chat with this duo about their artistic partnership and their relationship with the works of Merce Cunningham.
Festival Forum: Lil’ Buck, Dance and Social Justice
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 | 9:30-10:30AM
MANOR VAIL LODGE
Festival Dancer Lil’ Buck sits down with the hosts of the Conversations on Dance podcast to give insight into the amazing world of jookin, talk about the company he founded with Jon Boogz, “Movement Art Is,” and how he is using movement artistry to inspire and change the world. He will also offer a preview of UpClose: JUST Dances that will be happening later that day.
Festival Forum: Lauren Lovette in Conversation
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 | 9:30-10:30AM
MANOR VAIL LODGE
Festival Artist-In-Residence, Lauren Lovette, sits down with Rebecca and Michael of the podcast Conversations on Dance to discuss her experience at the 2019 Vail Dance Festival. This conversation will cover Lauren’s past experiences in Vail, what she is dancing this year, and her new work that she is creating for the festival.
Festival Forum: Tiler Peck in Conversation
MONDAY, AUGUST 5 | 9:30-10:30AM
MANOR VAIL LODGE
Longtime festival mainstay, Tiler Peck joins the Conversations on Dance podcast to catch up on her year of dance since we saw her last. Tiler will talk about her newest choreographic venture that will be debuting later in the day, offering insight into her intention for the piece and what that audience can expect.
Festival Forum: Martha Graham Dance Company in the 21st Century
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 | 9:30-10:30AM
MANOR VAIL LODGE
Forum description to be announced