BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Alys Stephens Center will present two shows by Hubbard Street 2 Dance Company Nov. 6-7 plus a matinee show for families Nov. 8 in the center, 1200 10th Ave. South, Birmingham.
Hubbard Street 2 (HUB2) is a company of seven dancers, ages 17-25, which performs works by some of the nation's most promising young choreographers. Fans cite their fresh, bold, high-energy performances. HUB2 is leading the way of new dance with a distinctive repertoire reflecting influences from ballet to hip-hop to improvisation.
Hubbard Street 2 Dance Company will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6-7. On the program are "The Restless," "Gimme," "Glass Skin," "Sight Unseen," "Diphthong" and more. Stay for a post-performance, stage-side discussion with the dancers after each show. Tickets are $45, $35, $25; $20 for students. The shows are part of the Movement & Magic Series and are sponsored by Jemison Investment Company, Southern Arts Federation, The Birmingham News and Viva Health. Call 205-975-2787 or go to www.AlysStephens.org.
The ASC Kids' Club will present a family matinee performance by Hubbard Street 2 Dance Company at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 in the center. Stay for a post-performance, stage-side discussion with the dancers after the show. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children. Call 205-975-2787 or go to www.AlysStephens.org.
HUB2 is applauded across the country for its multi-layered educational outreach activities that expose students of all backgrounds to dance. This program, just for kids, will blend a dynamic dance performance with educational insights into dance styles, choreography, technique and technical stage elements. The family matinee is sponsored by Jane Stephens Comer, Southern Arts Federation, The Birmingham News and Viva Health.
About the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center
Located on the UAB campus, the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center is one of the Southeast's premier performing arts centers, hosting the best in international, national and local performance. Home to the UAB departments of Theatre and Music and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, the ASC also presents its own season, bringing the world's best music, dance, theater, comedy and family entertainment to Alabama.