Tickets now on sale for our 2010 season.
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X: Pendulum's Tenth Anniversary Open house and retrospective.
April 17-18 and 23-25, 2010 at the French American International School. Evening performances and Sunday open house. Reserve tickets now.
High Art: A Surreal Portrait of the Soul
August 19-22, 2010 at the Portland Art Museum. Tickets on sale now
at the Portland Art Museum box office.
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Give a gift to Pendulum.
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As with many arts organizations, Pendulum is experiencing shortfalls in funding for our 2010 season. We are relying on gifts from our supporters more than ever. You contribution will help guarantee a successful 10th anniversary season and the vital foundation we need to bring you another decade of inspiration in flight.
Donate to Pendulum today
Volunteers are still needed to help with our upcoming shows. Contact Suzanne Lassen or Suzanne Kenney to find out about current volunteer opportunities with Pendulum.
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Meet the Artists
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MoNika Ell returns to Pendulum for the 2010-2012 seasons. MoNika (Billy) began working with Pendulum at the ripe old age of 16. 5 years later and MoNika has matured into a beautiful dancer and aerialist. Artistic Director, Suzanne Kenney is thrilled to have him back in the company. MoNika also has a passion for coaching and our students are excited to have him back on staff. Watch for MoNika in X where he will perform his own choreography.
MoNika performs original choreography in Nine. Photo by stagerightphoto.com.
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A letter from our Artistic DirectorPendulum's 10th season is in full swing. We are hard at work preparing for our two public shows and a number of special events. This month, we have a wonderful guest artist, Alixa Sutton, who will be working with our recreational students and company members on contortion techniques.
I am looking forward to taking a trip down memory lane with you in X, April 17-18, 23-25 at our home for the last 10 years, the French American International School. Proceeds from X will help us maintain our top notch programming for the rest of 2010. Buy a block of tickets, fill up your car with friends, and have a fun night out with us.
As you might have noticed, Pendulum has changed our name to Pendulum Aerial Arts. Thanks to Twenty Four ยท Seven for contributing their time and expertise to help Pendulum position ourselves for success for another 10 years.
Suzanne Kenney, Artistic Director
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Upcoming Performances:
Celebrating 10 years of inspiration in flight
Pendulum invites you, our supportive community, to join us for our 10th anniversary celebrations in 2010.
X: Pendulum's Tenth Anniversary Open house and retrospective.
April 17-18 and 23-25, 2010
Buy your tickets for X now.
Come celebrate with us in an evening of  love, laughter, and aerial antics. Presenting a retrospective of Pendulum's ground breaking creative work from the past 10 years with favorite acts from some of our 15 public shows. Featuring the choreography of Suzanne Kenney, the company, and long time collaborators Nicole Pearson, Tanya Burka, Fabio Dorea and Andrew & Erika Adams.
Join us before the show on Sunday for our Community Open House: circus games, contests, and aerial feats for the whole family. Snacks will be provided by Whole Foods Market. Sunday's show will feature performances by our recreational students, apprentices, and our company.
Each show will feature a raffle with gifts from our community sponsors:Yoga Pearl, Blush Beauty Bar, Bryn Graham (acupuncture,) Aura Restaurant + Lounge, Fish Grotto, Caffe Umbria, Cacao, and more being added each day.
Reserve tickets here! Invite your friends to carpool with you. A fun night out and helps conserve our valued resources.
High Art: A Surreal Portrait of the Soul
Rehearsals for "High Art" are underway. We've worked with technicians to develop ground breaking new apparatus and are looking forward to gorgeous new compositions from long-time collaborator, singer Sasha Lazard, cellist Dave Eggar and drummer Ya'el Biz.
Tickets for High Art are on sale at the Portland Art Museum's box office.
Sasha Lazard performs in February as part of her series at the Top of the Standard in New York. Photo by Neal McDonough.
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Education Update
In February, Pendulum welcomes Alixa Sutton from Montreal, Canada. She will be conducting workshops with the recreational students and developing choreography for High Art's "Women Before The Mirror" contortion piece.
Alixa is a flexibility expert, traveling all over North America giving
workshops and lectures.
She worked for Cirque du Soleil, creating the contortion
number for KOOZA. She was the creator & trainer for the first
professional kid contortion group in the US, the Mystic Pixies. Alixa
is well known for her work with Cirque du Soleil, USA Gymnastics
Federation, Ontario Gymnastics Congress, Rhythmic National team
members, US Vaulting Federation, World Champion Sports Acro athletes,
among others
Photo of Alixa Sutton from her website: www.alixasutton.net
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Special event appearances.
Back from a successful performance at The Special Event Show, Pendulum is looking forward to appearances closer to home. Upcoming events include performances for the Breast Friends Pink Party at Aura, and the
Sage Hospitality Annual Conference at The Nines.
Information on all upcoming events and event entertainment offerings are on our website.
Duo L&S performing at The Special Event 2010 closing gala.
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