Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble 2020 Season Opener Concert

KNOXVILLE, TN – Knoxville audiences will have the first opportunity to experience the new slate of dances that make up the Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble’s new touring season 8 p.m. Feb. 28 and 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Feb. 29 at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium.

Artistic Director Irena Linn and Associate Director Amy Wilson continue to hold high the standard of artistic excellence upon which the Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble was founded.

This year’s theme is “Resilience” and includes audience favorites such as “Fly Again” and “Black Snow,” along with the popular “Now Arriving” and “Lights Out” by Courtney Massey Kohlhepp. This year, Knoxville can experience first-hand the world premiere of five new works, including “Savannah Grass,” which is dedicated to the animal victims of the Australian wildfires; “Trying Times,” both choreographed by Amy Wilson; as well as “I Believe,” choreographed to music by Lauren Daigle; and “Waiting on Change” by resident choreographer Sarah Lynch.

Randy Duncan, former artistic director of the Joseph Holmes Dance Company and Dance Chair for Chicago’s High School for the Performing Arts, returns this year to showcase the premiere of “Release,” a classic fast-paced work.

Tickets are $28 for adults, $14 for children and students. Discounted tickets for abbreviated performances are $10 for adults and $6 for children and students 9:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Feb. 28.

For tickets, group sales and more information, call 865-207-1954 or email cheri@dancersstudioknox.com.