Huntington
Dance Theatre

Huntington Dance Theatre
presents
"The Nutcracker"








Guest Artist Donald Laney
December 19th & 20th, 2009  
Saturday, 8:00 p.m., Sunday 2:00 p.m.
Joan C. Edwards Playhouse
Adults $18, Children under 12 and Seniors $12
Tickets at the Box Office 304-696-2787 or at the Door
Presented in partnership with Dress for Success River Cities










Guest Artists Alex Kedrov & Donald Laney
December 8 & 9, 2007  
Saturday, 8:00 p.m., Sunday 2:00 p.m.
Joan C. Edwards Playhouse
Adults $16, Children under 12 and Seniors $12
Tickets at the Box Office 304-696-2787 or at the Door
Presented in partnership with Dress for Success River Cities

Guest Artist Bios:













Guest Artist, Donald Laney

Donald Laney graduated from the University, of California, Irvine, with an MFA in Dance. He
is currently the co-Artistic Director of the West Virginia Dance Company. Before entering the
graduate program at UCI, Donald performed with the West Virginia Dance Company,
Houlihan & Dancers (Miami, FL), Randy James Dance Works (NYC), X-Factor (NC), and the
Charleston Ballet. While attending UCI, he had the opportunity to perform for Donald
McKayle, Loretta Livingston, Lisa Naugle, and Christine Chrest, as well as presenting his own
choreography which was chosen to represents the university at ACDFA in 2003 and 2004.
Donald's work with Lisa Naugle and John Crawford has produced 3 dance videos that have
been presented at the Lincoln Center and in dance video conferences in Yugoslavia, Japan,
New Jersey, Michigan, Arizona, and at ADF in Durham, NC. Donald has served as the WV
Governor's School instructor in Dance, 2005 - 2007.
Mr. Laney has performed with Toneta Akers-Toler, both with the West Virginia Dance
Company and Theatre West Virginia since 1993. She has been a constant mentor, teacher,
and artistic advisor to Mr. Laney throughout his career.
Besides performing, Mr. Laney also pursues a career as a freelance artist in teaching,
choreographing, and costume design and construction. His choreography has been
presented by the WV Dance Company, Charleston Ballet, Greenbrier Valley Theatre,
Lees-McRae College, Cape Fear Regional Theatre, NC Stage Ensemble, and various high
schools around WV. Donald has been a guest instructor in modern dance at James Madison
University, UCI, Lees-McRae College, Charleston Ballet, and Jack Britt High School (NC).
Costuming credits include: WV Dance Company, Charleston Ballet, Muhllenburg College,
Theatre West Virginia, UCI, and Capital High School.