About DDW

Mission Statement

Duarte Dance Works (DDW) artistic and educational mission is to perform in both traditional and non-traditional venues, and to collaborate with multiple artists and organizations. In addition to educational programs, DDW intends to serve the communities by providing public performances of various forms of contemporary dance.

Director’s Statement

Art and education are an endless process of sharing. Collaboration in all levels is key. This collaboration, this interplay between art and education, is what feeds and sustains the artist in me. The roles of artist and educator are intricately and beautifully intertwined. The creation of Duarte Dance Works allows me to bring my philosophy to both artists and audiences. With DDW I want to heighten cultural appreciation in contemporary Dance.

About DDW

Duarte Dance Works (DDW), a contemporary dance company, is founded and directed by internationally known Brazilian artist and dancer, Armando Duarte. The company’s inaugural performance was held in July, 2002, and showcased Duarte’s original choreography including two world premieres. Featured artists were Houston Ballet principal Dominic Walsh, Houston Ballet soloist Fernando Moraga, former Ballet de Santiago soloist Paola Georgudis, and dance alumni and students from The University of Iowa. For the past five years DDW has continue its tradition of artistic excellence with performances in Iowa City, Davenport, IA, Louisville, KY, Grand Island, NE, and Houston, TX.

DDW dancers and students have the opportunity to perform side-by-side at major venues throughout the country. An integral part of Duarte Dance Works’ artistic and educational mission is performing in both traditional and nontraditional venues, and collaborating with multiple artists and organizations. In addition to educational programs, DDW intends to serve the communities by providing public performances of various forms of contemporary dance.

Credits

The Company

 

2007 Analia Alegre-Fermenias Rachel Barger Amy Bennett Lauren Bombick Erika Christiansen Paul Cristiano Mary Davies Courtney Johnson Lovar Kid Jennifer Kray Amanda Krum Diana Musial Carrie Nicastro Simone Pietro Vladimir Reche Kate Robbins Brittany Roberts Patricia Schneider Amy Stange Laura Sundth Erin Taylor Beth Turner	2006 Diego Carrasco Mary Davies Armando Duarte Nicole Hussain Megan Fickel Courtney Johnson Jennifer Otto Kray Tara Leaderbrand Jennifer Medina Phillip Olenburg Trevor Szcuba-Scheineder Jackie Stewart	2005 Kristen Best Julius Carter Diego Carrasco Armando Duarte Nicole Hussein Kate Johnson Julia Katcher Leah Mena Phillip Ollenburg Jennifer Otto Julieane Rosing Lindsay Schwab Brenda Tally Dan Stark Allison Thompson Afton Wilson Nicole Wong
2004 Laura Buckoltz Erica Chinn Coleen DeRosa Armando Duarte Rebecca Evans Kate Hirstein Katie Johnson Julia Katcher Lisa Koteman Leigha Mena Maureen Miner Mareva Minerbi Meagan O'Connor Jennifer Otto Maggie Rupretcht Lindsay Schwab Sarah Strackany Jamie Sweeney Dan Stark	2003 Marina Fukushima Alessandra Herszkowicz Kate Hirstein Amy Isherwood Courtney Johnson Jennifer Otto Jessica Panosh Daniel Stark Nicole Wong	2002 Rebecca Evans Marina Fukushima Alessandra Herszkowicz Kate Hirstein Erin Huismann Meagan O'Connor Jennifer Otto Emily Price Tamara Schreiber Nicole Wong

 

Guest Artists

2006 - Diego Carrasco, Jennifer Medina and Courtney Johnson (UI Alumni)
2005 - Diego Carrasco, Dan Stark and Nicole Wong (UI Alumni)
2004 - Katie Hirstein, Jennifer Otto, Dan Stark and Nicole Wong (UI Alumni)
2003 - Alessandra Herszkowicz, Jennifer Otto and Daniel Stark (UI Alumni)
Fernando Moraga and Leticia Oliveira (courtesy of the Houston Ballet).
2002 - Dominic Walsh and Fernanda Moraga (courtesy of the Houston Ballet).
Paola Georgudis (former dancer of Ballet de Santiago, Chile)

Costumes and Set

Margaret Wenk

Lighting Design

Gary N. Holmquist

Photography

Rita Barros
Brad Causey
Amanda May
Reggie Morrow