Who: Teresa Johnson & 10 stellar choreographers: David Alvarez, Beth Amine, Derrick Curtis, Trudie Olsen-Curtis, Mindy Horwitz, Stephen Kelly, Misa Kelly, Steven Lovelace, Robert Salas, & Erlyne Whiteman.

What: Dance at the Top of the Hill - 347 years of combined experience!

On the Web @ www.danceatthetopofthehill.com

Date: October 4th
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Center Stage Theater
Cost: $20 General and $15 Seniors/Students
To Get Tickets: Call (805) 963-0408 or visit their website @ www.centerstagetheater.org

About: Celebrating 'La Joie De Vivre' & the time tested pursuit of dance passion as a lifework, a calling, a destiny. Teresa Johnson, of Santa Barbara Dance Center, presents DANCE AT THE TOP OF THE HILL!  In this concert Johnson invites choreographers in their 40s, 50s, and 60s to join her in creating a production that celebrates their longevity in the field of dance!  Each choreographer will be using at least one dancer over 40 in their choreographic work with many of them dancing in their own works.
 
Their intent is to inspire people to abandon an “over the hill” mentality and daringly adopt a “live at the top of the hill” attitude instead. 
 
This dynamic show will captivate & inspire audiences by presenting works created by these seasoned professionals in a wide variety of dance forms:  contemporary, jazz, swing, Latin, dance theater, and belly dance.

The Choreographers:

Teresa Johnson: Over 47 years of experience - she will be performing in both of her pieces.

Choreographic works that will be presented: "Crazy Legs!" & "Only in Your Arms... a memoir"

photo: Am Wu

David Alvarez: 22 years of experience - he will be performing in his choreography.

photo: Am Wu

Beth Amine: Over 40 years of experience - she will be dancing in her choreography.

Choreographic work that will be presented: "Arabesque"

Derrick Curtis & Trudie Olsen-Curtis: Over 31 years of experience - they will be performing in their choreography.

Choreographic works that will be presented: "Boogie Woogie Dancin' Shoes" & "Hola Chica", a medley of rumba and cha cha.

photo: Am Wu

Mindy Horwitz: Over 40 years of experience - she will be dancing in her choreography.

Choreographic works that will be presented: "The Lost Ones"

Photo: Stephanie Baker

Stephen Kelly: Over 40 years of experience - he is presenting his choreography.

Choreographic work that will be presented: "Lucky Ducks"

Misa Kelly: Over 20 years of experience - she will be performing in 2 of her works and in her husband's choreography.

Choreographic works that will be presented: "Grit" & "Under No Such Certain Circumstances"

photo: Stephen Kelly

Steven Lovelace: Over 25 years of experience - he will be dancing in his choreography.

Choreographic work that will be presented: "The Lost Ones"

Photo: Stephanie Baker

Robert Salas: Over 29 years of experience - he will be presenting two works.

Choreographic works that will be presented: "Camille Claudel: Dreams & Nightmares"
& "Reunification"

photo: Robert Salas

Erlyne Whiteman: Over 53 years of experience - she will be dancing in her choreography.
Choreographic work that will be presented: "Mom-ents"

Photo: Brad Elliott