Company d in collaboration with the International Down syndrome Coalition (IDSC) produced their first music video to “Who I Am” by Sarah Conant, composer and recording artist. The IDSC initiated a call for an original song to be a voice for individuals with Down syndrome and to celebrate World Down Syndrome day March 21, 2013. Ms. Conant’s song was selected …
World Down Syndrome Day Celebration in Memphis TN
by Diane Grover Executive Director, International Down Syndrome Coalition For Immediate Release: World Down Syndrome Day is March 21. We are excited to share with you the efforts of the International Down Syndrome Coalition. The IDSC is based out of Memphis, TN. We are so thrilled to announce our plans to include the Memphis community in our World Down Syndrome …
Company d and Buckman Arts Center Present Let It Be a Dance!
Company d, in partnership with the Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s School, presents Let It Be a Dance at 7 p.m, Thursday on November 1, 2012. This unique collaboration unites some of Memphis’ most talented artists working with these dynamic and impressive dancers. Guest choreographers include Tarrik Moore of Udig Dance Academy, Wayne Smith of Project Motion and Kevin …
Leaping forward
Professor Moira Logan says there’s a dancer in us all. Two unique initiatives at the University of Memphis open doors for what might seem the most unlikely of performers. By Sara Hoover Among rows of dancers bending and stretching at the University of Memphis is a life lesson. The theatre and dance department is revealing a dancer that is not defined by mastery …
Company d featured on PBS station in Tennessee
Creative License is produced by TRC Media, in partnership with the Tennessee Arts Commission. TRC Media is the television production arm of The Renaissance Center, a non-profit education facility dedicated to the fine arts and music. “d” Is For Dance Host Barry Scott The dance begins - an art form of expressing emotions and ideas... an ancient and ageless way ...
The "Light of the Clear Blue Morning" in East Tennessee
Company d members not only dance with exuberance and heart; they also travel with the same spirit and awe. Despite the gray sky and a steady drizzle of rain the dancers’ spirit was not dampened when they boarded the bus shortly after sun up. Company d was invited by VSA of Tennessee to be part of the Young Soloist finalist …
Pure Joy: An intimate Portrait Featuring Company d
Though it’s a performing arts troupe of young adults with Down syndrome, this ensemble actually proves that dance is for everyone. This Tennessee-based company performs all over the country, and its members’ contagious energy and pure joy at dancing are prevalent throughout this episode. After watching it, you’ll become a big fan of Company d—guaranteed.
“Start spreading the news…” Company d was a part of it, New York, New York
New York New York recently became the motivating theme song for Company d. After seven years of weekly classes, long rehearsals, summer and winter workshops, performances, performances, performances, dancers were ready “… to be a part of it, New York New York”. The desire for the dancers to perform publically at a national level, to receive master level dance instruction, …