669.
That’s the number of children Britain’s Sir Nicholas Winton saved from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia in 1939 prior to the start of World War II.
It’s also the name of the dance choreographed by Diane Sharp-Nachsin of the SHARP Dance Company that will be presented at the University of South Carolina Aiken Etherredge Center on Tuesday, April 22.
Most of the children Winton saved were Jewish and many of their parents died in Auschwitz.
“’669’ demonstrates the wide array of human experiences from the crushing hatred of bigotry to the purest compassion of the human soul. The piece was created with amazing original music by Liliya Danieva, from Moscow, Russia,” according to the Etherredge Center website.
“SHARP believes dance should be an immersive experience, weaving classic technique with thought-provoking narratives that resonate with audiences of all backgrounds,” according to the dance company’s website.
“As a choreographer, Diane has an artistic vision that is deeply rooted in social consciousness. She believe {sic} that dance has the power to transcend boundaries and ignite conversations about important issues in society,” the website said.
Tickets are $40. Go here for general admission tickets. Senior citizen, military, USCA faculty/staff, student or child tickets may be purchased by calling the box office at (803) 641-3305.
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