Performance showcased yearlong efforts by students and faculty
Posted on March 31, 2008
The dance ensemble took the stage Thursday through Saturday night with gorgeous costumes, excellent lighting and professional dance moves.
A guest artist, Todd Rosenlieb, choreographed the first piece, “Brazilian Nights.” It was performed to Astrid Gilberto, a fun and fast-paced piece of music. The dancers’ brightly colored dresses of pink and yellow, lent itself to this fun atmosphere. The piece had several movements, each bringing something unique to the stage.
I think it was very artistic and well done,” said Alan Schachter, a sophomore Technical and Scientific Communications major.
The second piece, “Within Reach,” was choreographed by one of the student choreographers, Meghan Ballard. It was performed to the music Repor, Feelings for Something Lost and Mabon. It was a more serious piece with natural-colored costumes to match the theme. It was a modern style piece showing a great range of techniques. The moves showed off the dancer’s flexibility through tumbling and lifts.
Student artist, Zilda Decker, choreographed the third piece, “Lure.” It was a duet performed to the music, Casimir Effect. It was a powerful piece of music with modern dance techniques to match. The two dancers worked well together and complimented each other’s talents.
“The acts are very profound, and they inspire tension and emotion that you wouldn’t get out of a dance performance,” said Miles Keller, a sophomore history major.
Thompson choreographed the fourth and final piece before intermission, “Moon Blooms.” It was performed to the music, Nocturne for Piano No. 7 with excerpts from The Conet Project—Recordings of Shortwave Numbers Stations. The dancers huddled together and then displayed a variety of modern moves while on pointe. The piece showed the dancers’ talented footwork.
Sarah Birgfeld, another student artist, choreographed the fifth piece of the night, “Life Looks On…” It was performed to the music Desert Rain. The curtain opened with lit streamers. The dancers’ brown costumes contrasted with the streamers making the streamers pop.
The next piece was titled “Rubiks” and was choreographed by student artist Jennifer R. Potosnak. It was performed to the music, Ramalama (Bang Bang). The music was robotic with dynamic movements.
The second to last piece of the evening, “Identities,” choreographed by Jillian Boelte was performed at the American College Dance Festival. The well-choreographed piece used modern movements which the music complemented. Excellent lighting made the dancers’ black-colored costumes and movements show up well on the stage.
Suzanne Miller-Corso, a faculty artist, choreographed the final piece of the night, “The Hunt.” It was performed to the music Jet Sounds.
