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Theatre of Harlem stars join Jefferson
If you had met Joe Wyafl, once a lead dancer with the Dance Theatre of
Harlem, when he was growing up in Trinidad or as a competitive collegiate
swimmer, you wouldn't have guessed he’d wind up teaching dance at Jeffer­
son High School. It's a fascinating story and the man who tells it enjoys
teaching and choreographing here.
One of Wyatt's newest pieces, "Baroque Violin Concerto,” an original
piece he first used with D T H ’s second company, is part of The Jefferson
Dancers concert series. If you missed the performances last weekend, some
tickets are still available for the concerts May 13-14. All seats are reserved,
Adults $5, Students/Senior Citizens $4 at Jefferson M -F 2:30-4:30 or at
Stevens A Sons. Lloyd Center; Meier and Frank, Downtown; Dance Togs,
Beaverton.
A second example of Wyatt's work. "T he Pas de Deux" from La Fdle
M ai Gardee taken from Alicia Alonso's version of the comic ballet which he
and his wife, Elena, also formerly a principal with D T H and a Jefferson
dance teacher, have performed together on stages throughout the world, is
included in The Jefferson Dancers program. But that's getting ahead of the
The Soul of th e C ity'
May 21st, 1983 soul comes lo Portland from Portland.
That's right. May 21st, KBOO presents "The Soul of the C ity,” featuring
Portland's own "S ho ck," — Roger Sause. Marlon McClain. Joe Plass,
Johnny Riley, Billy Bradford and M alcolm Noble — at the Masonic
Temple's Grand Ballroom, 1119 S.W. Park Ave. "Shock," with tunes from
their latest L.P. "Night Life.”
Y o u 'll also hear the velvet sounds o f Shock's very special guests,
"Velvet." Performances begin at 8 o'clock until 1:30. All ages are invited to
celebrate with us "The Soul of Portland,” with a special no-host lounge for
21 and over.
So, come on out. , as Portland's soul stars come out, May 21st at the
Grand Ballroom of the Masonic Temple, located on S.W . Park Ave., as
K B(X) presents, "The Soul of the C ity."
Tickets are now available, exclusively, at "T h e House o f Sound," but
will be available at all local outlets in the near future. Produced by the
"Community Entertainment and Educational Network."
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A d v e r tis e d p ric e g o o d
thru June 4. 1983
story.
Wyatt grew up in Trinidad and while a high school student was a swim­
mer on the country's National Swim Team. He started dancing when he was
17. Performance was nothing new to his family, one of his sisters is a dancer
and a brother is a musician.
As a senior he applied for an exchange student scholarship in the United
States. He studied economics at a small college in North Dakota and was a
gymnast. When the scholarship expired, he extended his student visa and
transferred to a college in New York where he continued in competitive
swimming and began hit serious interest in dance. He joined the Dance
Theatre o f Harlem in 1972 where he first met his wife. Elena Carter, who
had joined D TH from a Mexican ballet company. From 1976 to 1979 he and
Elena danced with the company in Mexico, were married in 1978, and re­
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The Only Game In Town
On Saturday, May 14, 1983, The Hillside Gang presents another gala
affair themed, "The Only Game In Town,” at the Pine Street Theater, 215
S.E. 9th at Pine St.
The affair will highlight a multi-image slide show as well as other special
effects. And in keeping with a Hillside Gang tradition, a drawing will be
held for a One-Hundred Dollar Grand Prize. Music will be provided by
Portland's hottest D.J., J. W. Friday.
The Hillside Gang has garnered a reputation for producing unique parties
in unusual locations — and the Pine St. Theater is no exception. Above one
of Portland's largest dance floors hangs hundreds of antique chandeliers
and lamps that give the appearance of a starlit night sky. The walls are
covered with an odd assortment of memorabilia ranging from an Oriental
tapestry to a collage of old faucet handles.
The festivities begin at 9 p.m. Admission is $4 for singles and $7 for
couples. Tickets are available at the door on the night of the show. Dressy
attire (No Jearu) is required and you must be 21. Beverages will be available
at a No-Host bar, as well as hot hors d'oeuvres. The Pine St. location also
features plenty of close-in parking.
A percentage of the proceeds generated by this affair will be donated to
The Community Kids Inc. to benefit their Summer Youth Program.
Youth Sound Festival '83
Featuring such professionals as: Ron Steen, Thara Mem ory, Janice
Scroggins, Greg McKelvey, Wade Weekley, Shirley Nanette, Ken Berry and
many more! There will also be several talented high school students
performing, including the Wilson High School Music Program.
This will be a great opportunity to experience a variety of American
music (classical, jazz, blues, classics and Gospel).
"D on't forget" Sunday, May 22, 1983. 3:00 p.m. Wilson High School
Auditorium.
There will be a $2.00 admission fee. For further information you can
contact Greg M cK elvey/Leon M cK enzie/John Mays at Wilson High
School. 246 3311. HOPE TO SEE YOU TH E R E!
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THEME OF MAY FILM STUDY
Two films dealing with the theme of domestic violence will be shown at
Portland Community College Cascade Campus auditorium on Thursday,
May 12, beginning at 7 p.m The films are part of Cascade’s monthly film
series which is free and open to the public.
“ Family A ffa ir" is a locally produced Film that was featured in last year's
film festival at Artquake. "P ic k -U p on South Street" starring Richard
Widmark was made in Hollywood in the early 1950s.
"T h e latter film is being shown as an indication of how Hollywood-
produced male role models have been instrumental in promoting domestic
violence," says Michael Dembrow, PCC English instructor and coordinator
of the monthly film series.
Rainbow of Magic
Lincoln's I.C .E . Club (Involvement & Communication & Equality)
presents " A Rainbow of Summer Magic," a fashion show on Friday, May
13, 1983 at Lincoln High School Auditorium, 1600 SW Salmon, 6:45 p.m.
No admission will be charged.
The I.C .E . Club is a multi-cultural club working together in harmony
with the emphasis on producing a positive product.
For further information, contact Mr linimy Kirkpatrick, ai 227-2171
4623 N. Vancouver
287-2042
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Wyatt has always been interested in teaching. He first talked seriously of
joining the dance teaching staff at Jefferson in 1980, but became the D TH
ballet master instead. His responsibilities there included conducting
rehearsals and company classes in addition to assisting the director.
Last year when D T H svas in Portland on its concert tour, W yatt was
again asked to teach at JHS. This time he agreed. His work is important to
him. “ This job gives me the opportunity to expand in choreography and
improve my leaching techniques,” he explains. Since his arrival in August
he has created dance works for The C ity Ballet and The Lake Oswego
School of Ballet in addition to his work with the Jefferson dance students.
Elena joined the Jefferson staff in November after the D TH touring season
ended.
What does the future hold? Wyatt says he’d like to help in the growth of a
company, would like to be a director, and create and train dancers. For now
he enjoys the friendly people he has met and his teaching experiences at
Jefferson. He is also a proud father of a baby girl born in April.
Joe and Elena are just two members of Jefferson’s dance staff recognized
nationally both as performers and teachers. The dance program here has
gained notice for its unique offerings. Thirty sections are now offered to
over 300 students from all over the city in grades nine through college.
Jefferson is a magnet high school giving the option to study here to all of
Portland’s youngsters. College age young people also study here as a result
of the cooperative enrollment program with Portland Community College.
The progressionally trained full and part-time staff of 23 includes choreo­
graphers and dancers like Joe and Elena, accompanists and costumers.
Dance is also taught at nine middle/elementary schools throughout Port­
land as a part of Jefferson’s Middle School Arts program. Members of the
JHS dance staff travel to these schools offering daily instruction. Many
young people have been exposed to this unique art form as a result. Many
pursue further study as advanced placement students and later as Jefferson
students. Jefferson's Dance Program has far-reaching impact on students
and the community. Its growth and development is truly an educational
success story and professional dancers teaching high school students is just
one of the reasons.
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