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CORE Performance Company Holds Free "Lunchtime in the Studio" Sept. 10

The award-winning contemporary dance organization invites the public to their Decatur studios to meet and watch the dancers at work.

CORE, the award-winning contemporary dance organization based in Atlanta and Houston (www.coredance.org) will kick off its 30th Anniversary Season in Atlanta this fall. In addition to performances, worships, classes and more, CORE also will offer its popular Lunchtime in the Studio series. On Thursday, Sept. 10, the public is invited to visit CORE’s Decatur studios (139 Sycamore St., Decatur, GA 30030) at noon to watch the dancers at work and to learn about the organization. The session is free to attend, and lunch is provided to the first 40 guests. Those attending are asked to RSVP in advance by calling (404) 373-4154.

ABOUT CORE

Celebrating its 30th season in Atlanta beginning fall 2015, CORE, an award-winning contemporary dance organization, creates, performs and presents compelling and distinctive original dance works that ignite the creative spirit and foster cultural conversations. For over three decades, CORE has initiated and supported innovation, collaboration, artistic risk-taking and sustainable art-making in dance. CORE was founded in 1980 in Houston, Texas by dancer and choreographer Sue Schroeder. Five years later, the organization added Atlanta, Ga. as a second home base, and now cultivates dance awareness and education in both cities, as well as throughout the country and around the world. CORE is organized around three initiatives: CORE Performs, CORE Presents and CORE Connects. CORE Performance Company, the professional contemporary dance company of CORE, is internationally acclaimed for the technique, athleticism and emotional range of the dancers, as well as its innovative and accessible work. CORE’s Decatur, Ga. studios host classes and events for teachers and dance students of all experience levels. www.coredance.org

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