Media
MEDIA CONTACT:
Bonner Odell, bodell@lunadanceinstitute.org, 510.428.1155
CURRENT NOTICES:
April 2012 – Our choreographer friends help continue the birthday celebration by participating in 20/20 Points of View. Read Mary Ellen Hunt’s article in the SF Chronicle. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2012%2F04%2F27%2FDDJH1O9I42.DTL
March 2012- Luna’s 20th Anniversary makes headlines in a variety of local and national publications, including:
The East Bay Monthly: http://www.themonthly.com/current.html
The SF Examiner: http://www.examiner.com/dance-
READ about dance in the earliest of childhood, children’s development age zero to three in May 2012 InDance: http://www.dancersgroup.org/programs_articles.php
PRESS RELEASES:
Luna presents 20/20 Points of View: 20 Choreographers Celebrate Luna’s 20th
April 2011, Emeryville
Established and emerging Bay Area choreographers pay tribute to Luna’s emphasis on creativity. Artists present work in half hour increments between 9:30am and 7:30pm in Luna’s home studio. Read more
Luna Dance Institute Celebrates 20 Years! January 2012, Emeryville
Luna commemorates milestone with series of celebratory events including most extravagant fundraiser in organization’s history. Read more
Luna Dance Institute presents An Evening of Luna-cy: An Extravagant Folly Benefiting Children May 2011, Berkeley CA
Luna Dance Institute anticipates its 20th year with cabaret-style fundraiser featuring live comedy, dance, music and bonanza raffles. Read More
Luna Dance Institute Celebrates new Home with Open House Extravaganza 8 January 2011, Berkeley CA
Dance Education Leader welcomes over 200 to largest Open House event in its 19-year history. Read More
Luna Kids Dance Changes Name
19 August 2010, Berkeley CA
Luna Kids Dance and its professional development wing, the California Institute for Dance Learning, have merged into one unifying brand, Luna Dance Institute.
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ARTICLES ON LUNA IN THE RECENT PRESS
Mary Ellen Hunt writes about our choreographers showcase in the SF Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2012%2F04%2F27%2FDDJH1O9I42.DTL
Mary Ellen Hunt describes our Summer Institutes in Dance Teacher Magazine : www.dance-teacher.com/content/summer-school
Rachel Bergman looks at Luna’s unique composition-based approach in Dance Studio Life Magazine: www.dancestudiolife.com/2011/07/luna-dance-institute/
ARTICLES ON DANCE EDUCATION BY LDI STAFF:
The Growing Season: Continuing Classes for Educators By Patricia Reedy, Director of Teaching and Learning, In Dance, May 2011
Reflections on Inclusion in Middle School By Alisa Rasera, Professional Learning Coordinator, In Dance, October 2010
Top Marks in Performance: Why New Highland Academy’s curriculum works By Patricia Reedy, In Dance, July 2010
Creating a New Focus: Dance Education Reform By Danae Rees, Schools and Community Alliance Manager, In Dance, April 2010
Partnerships Across Borders: An Australian Artist Joins Colleagues in the UK By Danae Rees, In Dance, March 2010
Building a Culture: An International Perspective By Danae Rees, In Dance, January 2010
PRESS KIT: Coming Soon
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| Professional Learning at Luna Dance Institute | |
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