Students to perform in dance concert

From graceful pirouettes to inventive, modern movements, this year’s Student Dance Concert should please every palette.

The Dance program at JMU offers a variety of dance forms including ballet, jazz, modern and more.

The dance program is designed to develop each student’s abilities as a performer, choreographer and movement instructor.

This concert is "an eclectic and diverse range of dance presented by the Associate Ensemble (the JMU freshman company) and student choreographers who have auditioned their work to be a part of the concert," said Miller-Corso.

Theatre and dance professor Suzanne Miller-Corso teaches a variety of dance forms at JMU, as well as jazz, musical theatre and tap classes.

She also has performed with jazz and modern dance companies both in Maryland and Colorado.

In addition, her choreography has been presented both on the East and West Coasts, including Maryland, Colorado and Virginia.

Many concerts will be held throughout the year to showcase the talents of the various members of the dance ensemble, but the student dance concert is a dance program favorite. The Associate Ensemble, the JMU freshman company, and student choreographers will present a diverse of solo pieces and group.

"I go to the show every year," senior Kelly Koerber said. "It seems a little rough around the edges, but it shows the new dancers and you get to see them improve. They work very hard on this show."

The performance will be held in Godwin Hall, room 355 Nov. 18 and 19 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are available at the door. Admission is $6 for general admission, $3 with JAC card.