Mar
5
to Mar 8

"Chalk" in Denver

In an era in which matters of reproductive health can be highly political and polarizing, Chalk — a dance theater performance weaving stories of pregnancy loss and infertility focuses on commonality and shared humanity. 

Created and performed by dancer/choreographer Kristin Marrs and theater artist Anne Marie Nest, Chalk lays bare the intensity, complexity and absurdity of the artists’ struggles through miscarriages and extreme medical interventions, transforming private grief into collective understanding.

More info about tickets coming soon!

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Mar
20
to Mar 23

"Chalk in Iowa City

In an era in which matters of reproductive health can be highly political and polarizing, Chalk — a dance theater performance weaving stories of pregnancy loss and infertility focuses on commonality and shared humanity. 

Created and performed by dancer/choreographer Kristin Marrs and theater artist Anne Marie Nest, Chalk lays bare the intensity, complexity and absurdity of the artists’ struggles through miscarriages and extreme medical interventions, transforming private grief into collective understanding.

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Oct
25
8:00 PM20:00

International Writers' Program and UIowa Dance Collaboration

Kristin will be performing with writer Agnes Chew and composer/pianist Colin DeJong. Other works include pieces by Iowa faculty and graduate students in collaboration with renowned writers from around the world. An artist conversation will follow the show.

More info HERE

Space Place Theater, North Hall, University of Iowa Campus

FREE

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Dance Gala
Nov
11
to Nov 12

Dance Gala

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See Kristin’s newest ballet, set to Michael Kimber’s Concerto Grosso DSCH, will premiere at Hancher Auditorium alongside works by fellow UI Dance faculty and guest artist FLOCK.

Novemeber 11 and 12 at 8pm

Hancher Auditorium, Iowa City

More info HERE

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Feb
24
to Feb 27

UI Dance Company

Kristin’s 2012 piece “Beats Per Minute” will be performed by UIDC alongside works by UI Faculty and guest artists.

Wed. February 23-Sat. February 26

8pm

Space Place Theater

Tickets: https://hbotix.hancher.uiowa.edu/Online/default.asp

Info: https://virtualdance.studio.uiowa.edu/ui-dance-company-0

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Feb
12
to Feb 13

Karkinos

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Kristin’s choreography will be featured in the premiere of Karkinos, an opera by composer Jacob Bancks. This opera was created in collaboration with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra and the Living Proof Exhibit, an organization that offers creative experiences to cancer survivors.

Location: Bartlett Performing Arts Center (Moline, Illinois) and via live-stream

Tickets for in-person and digital live stream HERE

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Feb
8
to Feb 10

Faculty/Graduate Concert

Kristin is excited to be collaborating with paper and fiber artist Mary Merkel-Hess in this concert. The ballet, set to music by Arvo Pärt , explores the collaborators' shared interests in contemplative traditions and the natural world.

Space Place Theater, North Hall, UI campus

February 8, 9, 10 at 8pm

Tickets and more information available HERE

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Nov
10
to Nov 11

Dance Gala, Hancher Auditorium

Dance Gala is returning to Hancher! Kristin's ballet Ask the Beasts will be performed along with works by fellow UI Dance faculty and guest artist Monica Bill Barnes.

November 10 and 11 at 8pm

Kristin is part of a pre-show discussion Friday, Nov. 10 at 7pm in Hancher's Stanley Cafe.

Tickets:
$20 Non-Students
$15 Seniors (65+)
$10 College Students/Youth
$5 UI Students (with valid ID)

More information HERE

Purchase Tickets at HANCHER BOX OFFICE

Read the preview article in Iowa Now

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May
12
to May 14

Chopiniana

University of Iowa Youth Ballet's spring concert features an evening-length original Chopiniana, re-imagined by Kristin Marrs in collaboration with the UIYB faculty.

Performances: Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13 at 7:30pm; Sunday, May 14 at 2:00pm

Tickets: $14/$8 concessions/FREE UI Students. Tickets are available at the Hancher Box office. More info is available here.

Location: Space Place Theatre in North Hall on the UI campus.

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May
5
to May 6

Triggered

Kristin is performing as a guest artist in Cornell College's inaugural dance concert Triggered, directed by Alvon Reed. She and Reed are longtime friends and collaborators, and are performing an original duet set to music by violinist Kenji Bunch.

Performances: Friday, and Saturday May 5-6 at 7:30pm

Tickets: $10 (concessions $7). More info here

Location: Kimmel Theatre, Mt. Vernon, Iowa

 

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Con Moto-Extending Lines
Mar
13
to Mar 15

Con Moto-Extending Lines

Kristin is performing with Con Moto artists Peggy Mead-Finizio and Courtney Miller. Join us for this collaborative concert of music, dance, and design.

Monday, March 13 at 7:30pm--University of Michigan School of Music

Tuesday, March 14 at 7:30pm--Western Michigan University School of Music

Wednesday, March 15 at 7:30pm--Saginaw Valley State University Theatre Department

All performances FREE.

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Northeast tour with Con Moto Artists
Feb
13
to Feb 16

Northeast tour with Con Moto Artists

Kristin will be performing with fellow Con Moto artist Courtney Miller on a tour of several Boston area schools.

Concert at University Massachusetts at Amherst

Monday February 1 at 7:30 pm

 

Concert at Providence College

Tuesday February 14 at 7:00 pm

 

Concert at Boston Public Library

Wednesday February 15 at 12:00 pm

 

Creativity and Collaboration Workshop at Boston University

Wednesday February 15 from 5:00-6:30pm

 

Boston University Incubator Laboratory Guest workshop (closed to the public)

Thursday February 16

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Light from the North (When Heaven was Earth)
Nov
3
to Nov 12

Light from the North (When Heaven was Earth)

Kristin's newest ballet is offered to the memory of choreographer and dance teacher Kennet Oberly. Please join her in celebrating the creative life of this mentor, colleague, and friend.

Performances are held at Space Place Theatre on the University of Iowa Campus.

Nov. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12 at 8pm

Nov. 6 at 2pm

More information and tickets available here.

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May
13
to May 15

Paquita

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Kristin is re-staging Petipa's historical ballet Paquita for the University of Iowa Youth Ballet, in collaboration with fellow School of Dance faculty. Join us for this beautiful production, featuring Minkus' orchestral score and and classic variations performed by UIYB's advanced students.

Ticket and performance information can be found here.

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Dec
19
to Dec 20

UI Youth Ballet Winter Concert

Kristin's students will present a lecture-demonstration, and perform her new ballet Cast your Fate to the Wind.

Performances are at Space Place Theatre:

Saturday, December 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 20 at 2:00 p.m.

More information and tickets can be found here: http://dance.uiowa.edu/resources/events/ui-youth-ballet-and-school-dance-winter-concert

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