Dance performance at Norton Museum of Art to highlight eight local choreographers, promote arts advocacy 

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Aug. 26, 2024 (WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) — Natural Movers Foundation is gearing up for its third annual performance, Open Spaces, at the Norton Museum of Art on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. 

The site-specific performance will feature original works and repertoire by a diverse group of eight Palm Beach County-based dance artists. Works are inspired by specific artworks and spaces at the Museum and will give the community a chance to watch inspiring, transformative choreography in an array of styles, including contemporary, ballet and hip-hop. 

“This year is critical for us as we grapple with recent news of the state’s arts funding cuts and find ways to pivot our programming,” said Ericka Squire, NMF Founder & CEO. “We are grateful for the Norton Museum of Art’s continued partnership to ensure Open Spaces continues despite this unprecedented setback. This event not only showcases local dance artists—it also gives the community a chance to see that, no matter what comes our way, Palm Beach County’s cultural sector is resilient, creative, and resourceful.”

Guests will be led throughout the museum to see each performance up close. Dance films will also be shown. Afterward, guests can enjoy a talk-back session with the choreographers about the inspiration behind their works and why community solidarity and advocating for the arts are more important than ever.

“The Norton is delighted to host the Natural Movers Foundation Open Spaces dance performance,” said Glenn Tomlinson, William Randolph Hearst Chief Officer of Learning and Community Engagement. “The choreographers’ interpretations of art on view in the Museum is not only inspiring, but they create a wonderful dialogue among art forms, artists and their audiences.”

This year’s featured choreographers include Larry Albright; Olivia Capasso; Claudia Hilda; Savannah Miller; Anna Nunes, AGWA Dance Company; Kristen Vencel, DKDC/DIY Projects; Shizu Yasuda; and Ericka Squire, Ericka Squire//The Dance Company.

If You Go:

Who: Natural Movers Foundation

What: Open Spaces dance performance

When: Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 at 2 p.m.

Where: Norton Museum of Art (1450 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Fla., 33401)

Tickets: Museum Admission / Members FREE

More info: Space is limited. Online registration required, available Sept. 1. Details at norton.org.
Please click here to learn more about Natural Movers Foundation and Open Spaces choreographers.

ABOUT NATURAL MOVERS FOUNDATION

Natural Movers Foundation is dedicated to enhancing arts & culture in Palm Beach County by providing master class experiences to dance professionals, students and enthusiasts; teaching, creative, and networking opportunities to local choreographers and teaching artists; arts education to children and youths; and transformative dance performances for the community to enjoy. For more information about upcoming programs and performances, visit naturalmovers.org.

ABOUT THE NORTON MUSEUM OF ART

Founded in 1941 by Ralph Hubbard Norton and his wife Elizabeth Calhoun Norton, The Norton Museum of Art has grown and evolved to become one of Florida’s major cultural institutions. The Museum is internationally known for its collection of more than 8,200 works of art in American Art, Chinese Art, Contemporary Art, European Art and Photography. The Museum presents special exhibitions, lectures, tours and programs for adults and children throughout the year.

In 2019, the museum expanded to include the Kenneth C. Griffin Building, which includes 12,000 square feet of new gallery space; expanded classroom space; a larger student exhibition space; a state-of-the art, 210-seat auditorium; a new store and restaurant; and a Great Hall serving as the Museum’s “living room.” The expansion also includes a lawn for outdoor programming, or relaxing, and a sculpture garden. The project also included the renovation of six Museum-owned, 1920s-era cottages to house an artist-in-residence program, and the Museum Director’s home.

Visit the museum’s website www.norton.org or see them on social media on Instagram, Facebook and X.