Upcoming Events Light / The Holocaust & Humanity Project is a full-length contemporary ballet and Holocaust education partnership that promotes the protection of human rights against bigotry and hate through arts, education, and public dialogue. Light / The Holocaust & Humanity Project returns to Austin in 2012 from Martin Luther King Jr. day (January 15) through Yom HaShoah or Holocaust Remembrance Day (April 19), with events/initiatives led by more than 30 community partners. Dark to Light March 1-3, 2012 Austin Venture Studio Theater Chaddick Dance Theater present yet another evening of eclectic work. Chaddick and her dancers bring to light the true meaning of art through her captivating and inspirational choreography. Southern Methodist University dancers will also be performing a piece set on them by Cheryl Chaddick earlier this year. The piece is part of a community-wide human rights arts project with Ballet Austin's 2012 Light / The Holocaust and Humanity Project. Past Events Tender Voices in Flight An unusual and thought provoking evening of contemporary dance with performances and works from Chaddick Dance Theater members that explores social and psychological issues. Four evocative pieces kick off with choreography and dance by company founder Cheryl Chaddick, an acclaimed artist and Texas native. Chaddick's piece “Ask No More” looks at the way society equates a beautiful female body with frailty then defies cultural norms by celebrating all things fleshy and curvaceous. “The Exchange Quotient” presents a fascinating portrait of women’s relationship with anger. At the heart of the company‘s work is the desire to tell stories, so much so that Chaddick often incorporate vocals into her choreography. The performances are dynamic, forceful, energetic and direct, exhibiting a commitment to stylistic exploration while paying homage to classical ballet. The company’s dancers include an array of body types and ages. Guest choreographer Kate Warren will present “Utopia” and guest choreographer Left Feet Collective will present "The films are no longer silent, or smile, even though it’s breaking." Austin Venture Studio Theater 501 W. 3rd St. Austin, TX Evening Performances February 17-19, 2011 8:00 pm Sunday Matinee February 20, 2011 2:00 pm Chaddick Dance Theater Annual Fundraiser Sunday, November 14, 2010 1:00-3:00 pm Nia Space Austin, TX Open Rehearsal/Free Event Sunday, January 9, 2011 2:00 pm Ballet Austin Austin, TX Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Company with guests Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company, Chaddick Dance Theater, and Lisa Nicks June 17-19, 2010 8:00 pm Austin Ventures Studio Theater Awareness: From Here to There May 18 & 19, 201 8:00pm Washington Carver Theater Austin, TX A dance benefit for Haiti and will feature works from various dance companies. Freefall Nov. 5-7, 2009 8 pm Nov. 12-14, 2009 8 pm Nov. 19-21, 2009 8 pm Salvage Vangard Theater Austin, TX A full evening of dance and music with three exciting premiere's by renowned West Coast choreographer Cheryl Chaddick. This evening will include “Three for Violin,” choreographed to three vibrant, luscious violin suites. The uplifting, multi-layered musicality along with a quick-paced tempo makes this piece a perfect showcase for CDT dancers. “The Watchful Sleeping Heart” is inspired by the exodus of the Israelites leaving Egypt and their 40 years of wandering, confusion, and challenges of faith. Cheryl Chaddick and her dancers illustrate their diversity in “I’m Your Lullaby” – a zany look into the idiosyncrasies of those we love and those we merely tolerate.