Few artists of our time have had the profound impact on their art form that Paul Taylor has had on dance. In 2002, nearly fifty years into his career, Taylor choreographed Promethean Fire, considered by many to be his finest work. The New York Times wrote that Promethean Fire has "grandeur, majesty and a spiritual dimension...quite simply one of the best dance works choreographed by Paul Taylor." This milestone work will surely be one of the highlights of the 2006 Festival, presented as the centerpiece of a Paul Taylor Dance Company program that also includes the landmark piece Aureole and the delightful Oh, You Kid! You will not want to miss this opportunity to experience the art of one of America's greatest choreographers. The Paul Taylor Dance Company will offer three performances at Spoleto on May 27 and 28. To receive FREE shipping, mention promotional code 0653 when calling or enter it in the "Comments" section on the website checkout page.
On Saturday, April 8, 2006, Spoleto Festival USA will officially kick off its 30th Anniversary season with the opening of the Spoleto Box Office at 11am in the Gaillard Auditorium, 77 Calhoun Street. With less than seven weeks to go until the beginning of Spoleto, this is a great opportunity for patrons to purchase the best seats available to Festival's 140 performances of opera, music, dance and theater by artists such as Paul Taylor Dance Company, Cornwall-based Kneehigh Theatre, Circus Flora, Sara Baras Ballet Flamenco, jazz vocalist Kurt Elling and much more.
As part of its 30th Anniversary season from May 25-30, 2006, Spoleto Festival USA will present Circus Flora, a charming, one-ring European-style circus complete with acrobats, live musicians, Russian Cossack riders, clowns, and aerialists. Spoleto will partner with the South Carolina Aquarium to offer a special "Circus by the Sea" ticket package that includes a general admission ticket to a performance of Circus Flora, as well as a day pass to the Aquarium valid until 6/31/06. The package costs $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. To receive FREE shipping, mention promotional code 0653 when calling or enter it in the "Comments" section on the website checkout page.
Located in the Historic District of Charleston and steps away from most Spoleto events, Renaissance Charleston Hotel has many features for the discriminating traveler. Earn Marriott Rewards as you enjoy the English Manor ambience of Marriott's elite AAA four-diamond hotel in the city. During your stay, treat yourself to delicious French food with Lowcountry flair at Brasserie on Wentworth- recently named best hotel restaurant in Charleston by the Charleston City Paper. Visit www.renaissancecharlestonhotel.com or call 1-843-534-0300. When making a reservation on Renaissance Charleston Hotel's homepage, please enter market code SJ3 under corporate and promotional code to receive a special Spoleto Festival USA rate.