The performance, which includes original choreography, will preview eleven new, original costume garments designed and created by Kotila.
Pam Kotila works on one of her designs at Finlandia University's International School of Art and Design. (Photo courtesy Finlandia University)"Pamela has been working with her models every weekend rehearsing the dance in preparation for the performance," said Phyllis Fredendall, Finlandia fiber arts associate professor." Her concept includes quite a cast of archetypal characters. Pamela’s aesthetic is strongly influenced by contemporary Japanese culture."
The Scarlet Masquerade also features music by the Café Accordion Orchestra: Tony Lowe, Camilo and Ted Alder. Based in the Twin Cities, this band returns to play a variety of danceable music for people who love to waltz, rumba, tango, Cha Cha, swing and more. If you missed them in Covington last August, don't miss them this time! With this combination of fashion and music, you'll feel as if you're dancing in Paris!
Dinner will be prepared by the Library Restaurant of Houghton and door prizes will be awarded.
It is to your benefit to purchase tickets prior to the dance: $10 with membebrship, $12 a single with no discount, and $18 a couple. At the door tickets are $10 with membership, $15 a single with no discount and $20 a couple.
There will be two dance workshops prior to the dance done by Ralph Tutilla and the Traverse City Troupe.
The theme is black and red, semi formal; masks are optional, but you should consider wearing one. Here is the schedule:
12 noon - Workshops Begin
5 p.m. - Workshops End
5:30 p.m. - Dance Begins
6:30 p.m. - Dinner Starts
6:45 p.m. - Fashion Show Starts
7:45 p.m. - Fashion Show Ends
8 p.m. - Dinner Ends - Cafe Accordion Starts Playing
10:30 p.m. - Unmasking Begins
11:30 p.m. - Cafe Accordion Stops Playing
12 p.m. Dance Ends.
For more information contact chhill@mtu.edu or call 906-487-2338.
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