The Devils' Hand
by 8&1 Dance Company East

WEBSITE:
8and1dance.com

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​SHOWTIMES:
Wednesday, July 19 at 7 pm
Thursday, July 20 at 7 pm
Friday, July 21 at 8:30 pm 

LOCATION: 
WaterFire Arts Center Main Hall - Motion State Dance Stage

TICKET PRICE:
​$20

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DESCRIPTION OF PIECE

8&1 Dance Company Presents, "The Devils' Hand". We hold our phones in confidence typically; but sometimes we hold them in regret . This powerful show told through Dance, Music & Media allows us to see, feel , and experience the untold story. We create our worlds and represent ourselves, we make a mark! However, what are we missing by posting and viewing? Lost moments? Who are we missing? Who is missing us ? As for our youth, please be advised every moment will stay with you for a lifetime. Many times we confuse technology as our shield to humanity but in actuality its the exact opposite. Its a portal, an abyss, an outlet to all that may lie behind closed doors. Blessing and a curse; join us as we express our experiences through artistry. ​

ABOUT THE ARTIST
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Jill S. Rucci is Founder / Director of Professional Dance Companies- 8&1 Dallas (Est. 2011) and 8&1 East (Est 2019). Rucci recently opened 8&1 Studios East, (Est 2021) a hub for professional artists & aspiring professionals to create, work, train & perform. Jill graduated from Dean College with her degree in Dance . She continued to NYC to Train and Dance Professionally . Rucci choreographed and danced for New Jersey Squires ABA and was a dancer for African Magna BA Drum and Dance Company. Jill danced with Vissi Dance Theatre, and soon became a producer and choreographer of many shows. She danced and toured cities including Boston, Los Angeles, Dallas, Baton Rouge, New York and Olbia, Italy. Rucci is proud to write and produce original productions; "Exchange Street", "Heart and Soul", "Rejected" , “Control”, and “In the Spirit,” just to mention a few . She was recognized by THEATER JONES as The “Heavy Weight in Dallas”, producing shows that “EVERYONE MUST SEE”. Jill has re-created, choreographed and directed many youth and collegiate level Musicals including Mamma Mia, Wizard of OZ, Grease, Bright Star, and Hairspray just to name a few. Ms. Rucci danced with Contemporary Ballet Dallas for their 2010 and 2011 seasons and was a guest choreographer for CBD's "Wild and Free" and "Sidewalk Stories”. She is currently the resident Choreographer for JWU’s Spring Musicals, and welcomes her company's 12th season of touring, training, choreographing and producing innovative and powerful shows. In addition to her love for choreography and writing, Ruccis focus is the next generation; to mentor, educate, and to lead by example that if you work hard enough, your dreams will come true.
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