Highlights from the Festival
Gregory Maqoma/Vuyani Dance Theatre
A mini documentary about Gregory Maqoma's weeklong residency at Bates, Oct. 11-16, 2009. This was the first ever Festival presentation during the academic year engaging Bates College students and faculty in a myriad of activities.
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"Bates Dance Festival - Mini Documentary"
A mini documentary introducing the four components of the Bates Dance Festival: The Young Dancers Workshop; The Professional Training Program; The Youth Arts Program; The Presenting Series.
"Paradise Pond"
A site-specific extravaganza created by Sara Pearson Patrik Widrig for the Festival's 25th anniversary.
Images from 2007 performances and the Anniversary Gala
