This Special Art-Forward Performance and Fundraiser Shouldnāt Be Missed
Looking for a way to support local artists this month? OC-based professional dance company Emergent Dance Company will be hosting their inaugural 10.22.22 Gala, an art-forward performance and fundraiser that will consist of dance performances, an art gallery and a reception with refreshments at the stunning Rose Center Theater.
Guests are invited to arrive at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy refreshments and view local artwork in the lobby gallery. At 7:00 p.m., the audience will head into the theater for the performance, featuring two acts and an intermission. During intermission, guests can revisit the galleryāand maybe even take home a piece if something catches their eye. Emergent originally planned its first full-evening show for October 2020, but like many artists, the pandemic delayed their debut.
After a year-long pause, the company returned more inspired than ever, determined to realize their pre-COVID creative vision. āThis gala is a dream come true,ā says director Megan Pulfer of Emergent Dance Companyās long-awaited inaugural full-evening performance.
Although this marks their ninth season, itās the first time theyāll present their full repertoryāeight years in the making. Pulfer hopes the evening will solidify Emergentās role in Orange Countyās dance scene and inspire other creatives post-pandemic.
The 10.22.22 Gala will feature performances by Emergent Dance Company and LA-based Laurie Sefton Creates, formerly Clairobscur. Guests will also enjoy local artwork on display, including pieces by Southern California artist Joyce Legate. Emergent Dance Company, in partnership with Ballet Etudesāa Huntington Beach-based nonprofit youth balletāpresents the eveningās performance. Founded in 2014, Emergent honors Huntington Academy of Dance alumnae and teachers while creating professional opportunities. Two ticket options are available: General Admission and VIP, which includes premium seating and a commemorative performance and art book. Seating is limited, so reserve your seats today!
The Details:
Date: Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022
Time: 6:30 p.m. welcome reception, 7:00 p.m. showtime, intermission with reception
Tickets: VIP Admission: $45 | General Admission: $30
Location: Rose Center Theater – 14140 All American Way, Westminster, CA 92683
The 10.22.22 Gala isnāt just an opportunity to enjoy professional-quality performancesāitās an opportunity to support artists from your community. If you canāt make the show but would still like to support Emergent Dance Company, please feel free to send a donation via PayPal or mail one in to:Ā
Ballet Etudes
C/O Huntington Academy of Dance
Attn: Dani Summers
6491 Edinger Ave
Huntington Beach, CA 92647Ā
Emergent Dance Company
@emergentdancecompanyĀ
Born and raised near the Pacific Coast, Jordan Nishkian is a California girl through and through. She graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a BA in Creative Writing and a BA in Anthropology, and her favorite place to be is curled up in a comfy chair with a book in her hand and a pen in her hair.
