News Archive
Extensions Dance Company member Maxwell Perkins Selected as U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts
May 2, 2011
Extensions Dance Company would like to congratulate company member Maxwell Perkins for being selected as a 2011 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts by the U.S. Department of Education. Max applied with thousands of young artists to YoungArts™, a core program of The National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA) which nominates up to 60 candidates for consideration as U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts following participation in YoungArts week. Max received a Silver Medal during YoungArts week and was nominated by NFAA for the US Presidential Scholar Program.
Only 20 performing artists were selected to receive the U.S. Presidential Scholar honor, and Max is one of only two dancers in the entire country in 2011 to receive this prestigious award. Scholars will be recognized for their accomplishments at a White House ceremony and the artists will perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and display their work at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
- See the Press Release on the Department of Education website.
- More info on the U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts on youngarts.com
- You'll find Max's name (in Illinois) on the list of the 2011 U.S. Presidential Scholars.
- Learn more about the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
In addition, each U.S. Presidential Scholar is invited to nominate his or her most inspiring and challenging teacher to travel to Washington, D.C., to receive a Teacher Recognition Award from the U.S. Department of Education and to participate in the recognition events. We are very proud to say that joining Max in D.C. and receiving a 2011 U.S. Presidential Scholar Program Teacher Recognition Award will be Extensions Dance Company Artistic Director, Lizzie Mackenzie.
- You'll find Lizzie's name on page 5 on the list of 2011 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Teacher Recognition Awards
For more information on the company, contact Lizzie at skizziemack@msn.com.
Extensions Dance Company Performs at Dance for Life's Next Generation
March 5, 2011
Artistic Director Lizzie MacKenzie's Extensions Dance Company will perform this evening at the 17th annual Dance For Life's Next Generation. The concert provides both a performance opportunity and a way for youth arts programs to give back to the community. Fundraisers by many youth companies performing in the show and proceeds from the concert this year benefit the Dance for Life Fund and the Children's Place Association.
For tIcket information phone: 847-342-1060.
For more information on the company, contact Lizzie at skizziemack@msn.com.
Extensions Dance Company Begins 2011 Season
September 27, 2010
Artistic Director Lizzie MacKenzie's Extensions Dance Company began its 6th season on September, 26, 2010 - performing a new piece of choreography "Rain" for the Katie Lunn Memorial Concert at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles, Illinois. Photos and video of the event can be found on the Unscene Media Group Website.
More information on the Katie Lunn Memorial Fund
For more information on the company, contact Lizzie at skizziemack@msn.com.
Extensions Dance Company 2010 Season Ends with a Bang
May 31, 2010
Artistic Director Lizzie MacKenzie's Extensions Dance Company completed its 2009 - 2010 with a spectacular performance at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts on May 29, 2010. Joining Extensions on the stage as guest artists were Nick Pupillo's Visceral Studio Company and Eddy Ocampo's Forum Jazz Dance Theater.
The performance was followed by a celebration of the company's season where the audience was invited to enjoy food, drink and meet with artists of the company. Company supporters, family members and Chicago's dance community witnessed an amazing night.
Read a review of the performance here:http://aotpr.com/news/extensions-dance-2010-showcase-0
For more information on the company, contact Lizzie at skizziemack@msn.com.
Extensions' performance of "Svecounia" receives Judge's Choice Award at BravO! dance competition
April 9, 2010
Extensions Dance Company received the highest honor bestowed by BravO! dance competition during the Chicago regionals March 20-21, 2010. In each city, BravO! awards it's Judges Choice Award to the highest scoring routine of the weekend. Extensions' performance of Tokyo's piece "Svecounia" received the award.
BravO! is part of the Federation of Dance Competitions (FDC). As part of the award, a video of the winning routine is placed on the FDC website. The video for Svecounia can be found here:
http://www.thedancersfederation.com/Gallery/2010_JCA_Videos/Bravo_JCA/2010_bravo_jca.html
To find the video you must scroll down in the list of video clips to find Chicago: Svecounia, Extensions Dance Company. From June 14-June 25, 2010, viewers nationwide can vote for their favorite routine via the FDC Web Site. Please vote for Extensions Dance Company.
For more information on the company, contact Lizzie at skizziemack@msn.com.
Lizzie Mackenzie's New Full Length Work for Extensions Dance Company the Subject of Podcasts on aotpr.com
February 18, 2010
In three new podcasts on their website, (www.aotpr.com) composers and producers Dan Agosto and Johnny Nevin talk about the process, challenges and rewards of writing original music as part of a larger creative work. They also tell the story of working on "Time Now" with Lizzie Mackenzie and the artists of Extensions Dance Company.
Podcast Number 1: http://aotpr.com/track/podcast01-1-sometime
Podcast Number 2: http://aotpr.com/track/podcast01-2-sometime
Podcast Number 3: http://aotpr.com/track/podcast01-3-sometime
For more information on the company, contact Lizzie at skizziemack@msn.com.
Extensions Dance Company Launches New Web Presence
January 22, 2010
Extensions Dance Company Artistic Director, Lizzie Mackenzie, announced today that the company has launched a new web site at www.extensionsdance.com, a YouTube channel and Facebook Group that allows the public to connect with the company, discover it's mission and learn of special events and company performances.
For more information on the company and/or the new web site, contact Lizzie at skizziemack@msn.com.
Extensions Dance Company launches New Web Site
January 1, 2010
Extensions Dance Company,The Elite Chicago Pre-Professional Youth Company, announced today that it has launched a new web site at www.extensionsdance.com. The new site demonstrates the heart of Extensions, a company that gives back to the Chicago community through it's artistry, by showcasing its young members and delivering artistic director Lizzie Mackenzie's vision of training young dancers to fearlessly become the best they can be.
The new site provides updates on Extensions performances, master classes, intensives, news, photos, videos and more. Extensions worked exclusively with Rockford, IL brand and interactive design firm fourtytwoeightynine on the design of the new site.
Extensions New Full Length Work has Original Score
January 1, 2010
All Over the Place Records artist ‘ohana has collaborated with choreographer Lizzie Mackenzie’s on her new full length work set on Extensions Dance Company called “Time Now”. More information on the score, ‘ohana and Lizzie Mackenzie’s choreography can be found on All Over the Place Records web site.