Dayton Contemporary Dance Company celebrates holidays with ‘Littlest Angel’ at UD

Countess Winfrey soars through the air in DCDC's presentation of "The Littlest Angel," which will be performed Saturday, Dec. 14 at the University of Dayton.

Credit: MICHAEL GREEN

Credit: MICHAEL GREEN

Countess Winfrey soars through the air in DCDC's presentation of "The Littlest Angel," which will be performed Saturday, Dec. 14 at the University of Dayton.

The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company presents “The Littlest Angel,” an adaptation of Charles Tazewell’s endearing 1946 children’s story, Saturday, Dec. 14 at the University of Dayton.

Back by popular demand for the eleventh time and choreographed by DCDC Associate Artistic Director Crystal Michelle, this touching account concerns giving and humility accented with narration and traditional holiday tunes. The story concerns a little angel whose mischievous ways captures the hearts of everyone around her and reveals the true spirit of giving.

“This story speaks to what sacrifice really means at a time of giving,” previously said choreographer and DCDC Associate Artistic Director Crystal Michelle, a former DCDC company member. “This story addresses sacrificing those things nearest to your heart. It’s not about being able to buy something expensive, the glamour of gift-giving. It’s about the things that matter to you from a point of connection, being human, loving and kind.”

In addition company member Countess V. Winfrey is reprising the role for the sixth time.

“As I enter into my sixth round as the Littlest Angel, I look forward to experiencing the majesty of this beautiful production all over again, like it’s the first time!,” Winfrey said in a press statement. “Embodying this character is so relatable to my personal life experience, and I am so honored to share her story with you.”


HOW TO GO

What: “The Littlest Angel”

When: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14

Where: University of Dayton’s Kennedy Union Boll Theatre, 300 College Park, Dayton.

Cost: $25

More info: Call 937-228-3232 or visit dcdc.org.

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