~Memories in Action ~

Save the Date: ~ Memories in Action ~ JKDC Benefit Performance
May 11th - 8:00 p.m.
May 12th - 3:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
JKDC’s Full Evening of Work
The Ailey Citigroup Theater
405 West 55th Street New York, NY 10019
Tickets at SmartTix:
http://www.smarttix.com/Show.aspx?ShowCode=JKI

Dear family and friends,
This full evening of work is in memory of my mom Celeste King,
who lost her brave battle against Alzheimer’s disease on
September 3rd, 2010. There have been so many who have influenced my life, my work, but it all started with my mom and that first dance class. Mom was always my biggest supporter, never missing a performance, although silently wishing I would grow out of dance and find a ‘real’ job for my own security. For those who never met my mom, she was a loving and caring, petite woman of 4’11, who would move mountains for her immediate and extended family. But as someone once mentioned, ‘scared of her own shadow’. She later confessed how scared she was for me and proud at the same time, to watch me go after my dreams.

So here I am, many years later from that first tendu, presenting a full evening of work. In fact, I had been searching for a theater for some time and beginning to think this was a sign to hold off to another year, (yes I’m just alittle bit superstitious). At that moment of consideration, the Ailey Theater responded back with May 11th. If there was ever a sign, this was one, as my mom’s birthday falls on the 11th of May. Yes, this show is for her, yet not specifically about her. It’s my way of saying I remember.

Alzheimer’s disease takes our memories, our words, our physical ability to function. My mom lost many things in her process, but she always remembered me and my dancing. So in celebration of her, and a mother’s relationship to her children, I share with you ‘Memories in Action’. Works that commingle jazz, ballet, modern, and theatrical dance in concert form, for all types of audiences.

I hope you enjoy the show, as much as we will enjoy performing for you.
All my best,
Joyce
JKing Dance Company would also like to mention:
JKDC's auction closed on Nov.8th, and oh what a ride it was! We raised $6,319 via bidding and individual cash donations which has helped fund our upcoming performances at The Ailey Citigroup Theater.   Thanks to all who have bid, donated items, contributed directly to JKDC and cheered us on from the sidelines! We are in awe of the support we have received to help fund our work, which is made possible by people like you who support the arts.   JKDC looks forward to the opportunity to meet and thank you all in person
one day - perhaps at our concert, May 11th and 12th, 2012, if not sooner!   An enormous thank you to ALL, from all of us at JKing Dance Company!   Joyce King, Artistic Director  ~ Company Artists ~  Danelle Herran
Mariko Inoue
Danielle Mondi
Karina Roytman
Ayumi Uchida  ~ JKDC ~  If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive our upcoming newsletter and updates via email, please drop us a line at jkl_8127@hotmail.com and write: Newsletter in the subject line!
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   JKDC thanks the following supporters for generously donating items for our 2011 Auction.

Lenny Platt

Lisa D'Amato

Maisey

Mama Mia

Marianne Vera Salon

Mariko Inoue

Martina McBride

Mercer Mayer

Michael E. Knight

Michael Gold

Mike Dooley

Millbrook Vineyard & Winery

Miranda Saunders

Mo Willems

Nadia Comaneci

Nafessa Williams

New York Water Taxi &

CircleLine Downtown

New York Z Inc

NY Philharmonic

NY Social Sports Club

NY Z Inc. Super - mom

NYCPet.com

Ozzie's

Paws In Paradise

Quotable Cards

Ricky Paull Goldin

Rock of Ages

Rothmann's Steakhouse & Grill

Rutgers Athletics

Ryusuke Kodama

Sansha

Sarah Clarke

Satomi McGowan

SHeDAISY

Smith Island Baking Company

Soul Cycle

State Theater NJ

Steve Perlmutter

Sue Michaud

Sugar and Bruno

Susan Hoffmann

Susan Lucci

Sushi Sasabune

Tad Wilson

Tails Magazine

Takahachi Bakery

Terri Ivens

The Studio

Top of the Rock

Tristan Prettyman

Tsukushi Restaurant

Two Boots Pizza

Twyla Tharp

Productions

Vince Gill

William Fitzsimmons

WOGA

Young and the Restless

Zojirushi

THANK YOU!!!