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October 07, 2006
Daniel Marshall, Artistic Director of LaDiego Dance Theater, 10-6-06
Daniel Marshall began his dance career in California at the San Diego Creative School of Performing Arts. By 1997 Mr. Marshall became Artistic Director of the San Diego Contemporary Dance Ensemble. Under his direction the company grew from eight to 12 members. Mr. Marshall set several pieces on the company, including Lover’s Lament and Blessed Assurance.
In 1997 Mr. Marshall received the Tommy Award (Best Male Performer/Choreographer). In 1999 he become a member of the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. In 2001, Mr. Marshall was named “One of the 25 Dancers to Watch” in Dance Magazine.
Mr. Marshall received the National Choreography Award in 2002. He is now Artistic Director/Founder of LaDiego Dance Theater in San Diego, and was appointed Artistic Director of San Diego Civic Youth Ballet from 2005-2006. In 2006 Mr. Marshall directed and choreographed the musical Cats for the San Diego Junior Theater. He is currently dancing with California Ballet.
LaDiego Dance Theater was established in 2004 by Artistic Director Daniel Marshall. Mr. Marshall brings together both seasoned professional dancers and highly talented local youth to perform in his company. LaDiego is a nonprofit 501(C)3 Contemporary Ballet Company.
Company mission: To inspire the community to participate in the power, passion and beauty of dance. Through performance and education, we aim to encourage innovation and experimentation, fusing classical and contemporary styles, to rediscover the common vocabulary of dance. We invite you to help bridge the gap between the symphony hall and the streets, to articulate the relevance of dance beyond the realm of music television, bringing dance back to dance.
LaDiego has performed widely, and also produced annual productions including Power, Passion & Beauty 2004; Young & Gifted 2005 & 2006; and Dance N Designs 2005 & 2006. The company is currently setting pieces for the premier of Harlem Nutcracker "Land of the Sweets", Saturday, 18 November 2006, at the Educational Cultural Complex, San Diego, CA.
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