Demetrius Klein Dance Company - dkdc/DIY Projects

05/20/2023

Freedom to dance. What does this mean to you?

Photos: Keane Gosselin

05/02/2023

An open letter to college dance grads...

Dear Dancer,

This time is exciting. And maybe scary. And maybe uncertain. You're working through all of the information, all of the experiences, all of the performances and lectures, and you're about to walk across a stage and hear your name said aloud to all in the room.

Hear me, please, when I tell you that this really is the beginning. You may have been told or led to believe that there is this brief window of opportunity and that you are in the middle of it. But may I tell you? No. There is far more than just half that is left for you. Far more.

Your best dancing likely won't even come for another ten to twenty years. Yeah, I know. That's possibly shocking for you to read. But hear me out. There is so much more life ahead, and by living you will learn so much more that will inform you as a person and as an artist. You will figure out who you are as a person and as an artist. You will become comfortable with both, and you will learn your worth as a person goes beyond who you will ever be as an artist. But still, you are an artist. Throughout the seasons of life that will come and go, you can always find a way to keep dancing. There will be ways you'll need to discover that will help you do that, and there will be ways you may adapt and work differently, but there is always a way for you to find to keep dancing.

I had someone tell me this at 19 years old. I believed him. And at 42, married for 20 years, raising four children, living in South Florida, I am at my peak as a dancer and most excited about my career. Now. College graduation? That was the beginning. And there are so many different ways to have and enjoy a fulfilling and beautiful career as a dancer that are all equally valid and wonderful.

So I encourage you... Go find yours. Keep dancing through the seasons. Don't be intimidated or disqualify yourself when you look at the careers others have. Instead be inspired by them and apply what lessons you can gain from others to what works for you and what is the path God has for you. By doing this, you not only will enjoy your own path, but you will be an encouraging presence to those around you as well.

04/29/2023

Today was a wonderful day of dancing at Dance.All.Day Fest in West Palm Beach at The Square!

Our Artistic Director, .a.klein and our Associate Artistic Director, performed a duet, many of our friends performed and/or taught classes, and so many people came out and enjoyed it all. Such a fun time!

and the whole Natural Movers Foundation team are incredible! Follow them. Come be a part of what they are doing. Keep moving!

04/14/2023

A look at Prayer Cycle from last weekend's performance. What a special night!

Photo Credit: Keane Gosselin

04/11/2023

This show was a beautiful offering to a wonderful audience. Feeling so thankful for the art that we get to create and share. More photos to come...

Thank you to all of our audience and sponsors. More about them to come soon as well.

04/08/2023

Tonight! 7pm!

Kravis.org/events/Demetrius-Klein/

04/07/2023

So many beautiful moments in this program! Our dancers are killing it in rehearsal. You gotta come see this show tomorrow night! Get your tickets at kravis.org/events/Demetrius-Klein/

04/07/2023

We are getting ready for a great show on Saturday! Get your tickets now at kravis.org/events/Demetrius-Klein/

04/06/2023

This show will be so beautiful! Here are more captures from rehearsal this week. You don't want to miss this performance THIS Saturday!

For tickets to the April 8th show, please call the Kravis Center Box Office at 561-832-7469 or go to kravis.org/events/Demetrius-Klein/

Hurry before they sell out!

04/05/2023

This cast of Prayer Cycle is so gorgeous. Here are just a few captures from rehearsal this week. You don't want to miss this performance THIS Saturday!

For tickets to the April 8th show, please call the Kravis Center Box Office at 561-832-7469 or go to kravis.org/events/Demetrius-Klein/

Hurry before they sell out!

04/03/2023

You do NOT want to miss our April 8th performance of both "Messiah" and "Prayer Cycle." It will be such an enjoyable evening of beautiful modern dance!

For tickets to the April 8th show, please call the Kravis Center Box Office at 561-832-7469 or go to kravis.org/events/Demetrius-Klein/

Hurry before they sell out!

Photo Credit: Keane Gosselin

03/31/2023

A beautiful moment captured at rehearsal... Ladies and gentlemen, THE Demetrius Klein!

We are so excited about our April 8th performance of both "Messiah" and "Prayer Cycle." You don't want to miss this enjoyable evening of beautiful modern dance!

For tickets to the April 8th show, please call the Kravis Center Box Office at 561-832-7469 or go to kravis.org/events/Demetrius-Klein/

Hurry before they sell out!

a.klein

03/29/2023

The Demetrius Klein Dance Company will perform THE INFINITE AND THE EVERLASTING: Two Sacred Dances by Demetrius Klein on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Helen K. Persson Hall at the Kravis Center. As well as presenting excerpts from audience favorite, Messiah, the Company will also perform Prayer Cycle, which was originally choreographed and presented by Mr. Klein in 2002.

“Prayer Cycle is one of those pieces that the dancers love to perform,” said Kristen Vencel, Associate Artistic Director. “There are so many beautifully powerful moments in both the music and dance that make this a very special and memorable experience for both the dancers inside the piece and audiences watching as well.”

Artistic Director Klein spoke about both pieces.  “This is the 37th year that Messiah is being presented. I think of it as an ongoing journey, with several generations of dancers bringing their own unique interpretations to the movements. And Prayer Cycle is a work with a rich history, so we are really looking forward to performing it again. It truly is a favorite.”

Demetrius Klein Dance Company (501c3) is the oldest modern dance company in Palm Beach County and reaches out to the community by presenting dance in many venues and spaces, encouraging everyone to participate in the experience of dance.

For tickets go to kravis.org/events/Demetrius-Klein/

Photo Credit: Keane Gosselin

03/27/2023

As Ruth St Denis once said, dance is a "communication between body and soul to express what is too deep for words." Here at DKDC we believe that two foundational questions are important:

Who gets to dance?
And who gets to see dance?

We are asking for support from members of our community who also understand the importance of art and it's positive impact on the vitality of the lives in our community as we prepare for our biggest production of our 2023 season.

The Infinite and The Everlasting
April 8, 7pm
Kravis Center's Persson Hall
(Kravis.org/events/Demetrius-Klein/)

Three levels of support:

Legacy Level - $1000
2 tickets to all 3 DKDC productions in 2023, a mention in our program and on social media, and a space for your promotional materials at the show

Community Builder - $350
2 tickets to the April 8th performance, a mention in our program and on social media

Dance Enthusiast - $100
A mention in our program and on social media

DKDC is a 501c3 non-profit, so your contributions will be tax-deductible

Please let us know if you'd like to be a part of the DKDC community and support us. We greatly appreciate you!

03/24/2023

This gorgeous solo is a special moment of Prayer Cycle, and performs it so beautifully!

We are so excited about our April 8th performance of both "Messiah" and "Prayer Cycle." You don't want to miss this enjoyable evening of beautiful modern dance!

For tickets to the April 8th show, please call the Kravis Center Box Office at 561-832-7469 or go to kravis.org/events/Demetrius-Klein/

Hurry before they sell out!

03/22/2023

We are so excited about our April 8th performance of both "Messiah" and "Prayer Cycle." You don't want to miss this beautiful evening of modern dance!

For tickets to the April 8th show, please call the Kravis Center Box Office at 561-832-7469 or go to kravis.org/events/Demetrius-Klein/

Photo Credit: Keane Gosselin

03/17/2023

The Demetrius Klein Dance Company will perform THE INFINITE AND THE EVERLASTING: Two Sacred Dances by Demetrius Klein on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Helen K. Persson Hall at the Kravis Center. As well as presenting excerpts from audience favorite, Messiah, the Company will also perform Prayer Cycle, which was originally choreographed and presented by Mr. Klein in 2002.

“Prayer Cycle is one of those pieces that the dancers love to perform,” said Kristen Vencel, Associate Artistic Director. “There are so many beautifully powerful moments in both the music and dance that make this a very special and memorable experience for both the dancers inside the piece and audiences watching as well.”

Artistic Director Klein spoke about both pieces. “This is the 37th year that Messiah is being presented. I think of it as an ongoing journey, with several generations of dancers bringing their own unique interpretations to the movements. And Prayer Cycle is a work with a rich history, so we are really looking forward to performing it again. It truly is a favorite.”

Demetrius Klein Dance Company (501c3) is the oldest modern dance company in Palm Beach County and reaches out to the community by presenting dance in many venues and spaces, encouraging everyone to participate in the experience of dance.

For more information, please call 561-758-8726

For tickets to the April 8th show, please call the Kravis Center Box Office at 561-832-7469 or go to kravis.org/events/Demetrius-Klein/

Photo Credit: Keane Gosselin

03/15/2023

From our Associate Artistic Director, Kristen Vencel, after last night's rehearsal: One of my very favorite duets... It's been special to me and so many others for over twenty years now.
And I get to dance it again, with my husband, on April 8th.

Go to kravis.org/events/Demetrius.Klein/ to get your tickets before they sell out!

This show is going to be so beautiful. I'm so thankful.

03/14/2023

We are so excited for this performance with two of our most beloved works! Get your tickets now before they sell out at kravis.org/events/Demetrius-Klein/

03/10/2023

Tickets are now on sale for our April 8th 7pm performance at Kravis Center's Persson Hall!

We will be performing two of our favorites, and you won't want to miss it.

Visit kravis.org/events/demetrius-klein/ to purchase them before they're all gone!

03/08/2023

Have a listen to this special interview with our Associate Artistic Director and Rehearsal Director, Kristen Vencel, on WRMB this morning! We are so excited about our April 8 performance at the Kravis! Tickets are on sale now at kravis.org/events/demetrius-klein/

Well, the bad news is we didn't succeed in getting Eric to do a 'pirouette' BUT the good news is Kristen Vencel of Demetrius Klein Dance Company - dkdc/DIY Projects joined us on to tell us about a beautiful evening of performance dance you can be a part of: https://bit.ly/3yjS4QT

https://www.kravis.org/events/demetrius-klein/

03/07/2023

Demetrius Klein began creating Messiah 37 years ago. It has been performed with various casts, in a multitude of venues, in front of countless audiences, and has been an enthusiastically enjoyed part of the company’s repertoire ever since. This year, our performance of Messiah will be shared with a performance of Prayer Cycle, another special work.

April 8 at 7pm, Kravis Center's Persson Hall
Tickets go on sale this week! Stay tuned!

Photo Credit: Keane Gosselin

03/01/2023

Save the date for "The Infinite & The Everlasting: Two Sacred Dances by Demetrius Klein," April 8th at 7pm at The Kravis Center's Persson Hall!

This year we will be performing excerpts from our beloved favorite"Messiah" as well as one of our company's favorite works, "Prayer Cycle." It will be a beautiful evening of uplifting modern dance.

See you there!

02/15/2023

Last year was full of incredible performances as we celebrated our director, .a.klein and his 60th birthday!

It started with our performance of Messiah in April. We had an incredible time with guest companies and guest artists, and we enjoyed the stage at the Kravis Center together for the first time since before the world shut down for a time.

It was rich with beauty and full of emotion.

This year, our performance of Messiah will include a performance of Prayer Cycle, another beloved piece by Demetrius Klein.

Saturday, April 8 at Persson Hall at The Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Florida.

Save the date and make plans to come and see these two beautiful and beloved works. More details ahead...

Photo Credit: Keane Gosselin

02/09/2023

It's that time of year again when we begin to reset and rehearse our beloved 37 year old piece, "Messiah."

This year, we are not only performing "Messiah" but also another favorite, "Prayer Cycle."

Stay tuned for more details and follow us to see more of the rehearsal process, behind the scenes fun, and learn more about how these two pieces were created.

We are very excited!

Photo Credit: Keane Gosselin

02/04/2023

Hey! It's been a while, but we are still here and still dancing.

This is one of our favorite quotes at DKDC and one we think too many overlook. What do you think? What does age look like in dance? How can it change? How should it change?

11/04/2022

UPDATE: We are postponing this show due to unforseen circumstances. ❤️

Join us for this year's 7x7: Seven Dances in Seven Spaces, happening November 19th at 8pm! For info: bit.ly/7x72022

10/15/2022

Almost showtime!! 8pm at 1300 S Olive Ave, WPB for "Favorites," an evening of modern dance with some of our very favorite works. Admission is Pay-What-You-Can. You won't want to miss it! Check out bit.ly/OCT15show for more info!

10/15/2022

There are many moments in our program for tomorrow night that will take your breath away, but two of those for sure are solos performed by these two dancers, Crystal DelGiudice and Julie Williams. You'll know what we mean when you see them!

Join us THIS Saturday at 8pm at 1300 S Olive Ave, WPB for "Favorites," an evening of modern dance with some of our very favorite works. Admission is Pay-What-You-Can. You won't want to miss it! Check out bit.ly/Oct15show for more info! See you there!

Photos: Anthony Bethel

10/14/2022

Our Rehearsal Director, Kristen Vencel, not only has special memories with the pieces we will be dancing this Saturday night, but to make it even sweeter, her oldest daughter will be performing alongside her.

"It hit me during a recent rehearsal that when Meech was making this dance, Prayer Cycle, and I was dancing this piece for the first time, I was only a few years older than her. It was a special time in my life, and now she gets to be a part of it and experience this beautiful work with me. What a gift!" - Kristen Vencel, DKDC Rehearsal Director

Join us THIS Saturday at 8pm at 1300 S Olive Ave, WPB for "Favorites," an evening of modern dance with some of our very favorite works. Admission is Pay-What-You-Can. You won't want to miss it!

Check out bit.ly/Oct15show for more info! See you there!

10/13/2022

Rehearsal is in high gear this week!

Join us THIS Saturday at 8pm at 1300 S Olive Ave, WPB for "Favorites," an evening of modern dance with some of our very favorite works. Admission is Pay-What-You-Can. You won't want to miss it!

Check out bit.ly/Oct15show for more info! See you there!

10/12/2022

Join us on October 15 (THIS Saturday) at 8pm at 1300 S Olive Ave, WPB for "Favorites," an evening of modern dance with some of our very favorite works. Admission is Pay-What-You-Can. You won't want to miss it! Check out bit.ly/OCT15show for more info!

Photo: Anthony Bethel