[NEohioPAL]"Expressions": Student Dance Festival at Kent State University

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Contact: Emily Patterson
Dance Division of Kent State University (330)-676-9079

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
DANCE MAJORS STRUT THEIR STUFF IN EXPRESSIONS
Student Dance Festival is one of Kent State=92s most diverse performances
Kent, OH =96 Kent State University=92s School of Theatre & Dance will be holding 
Student Dance Festival 2002: Expressions, March 15, 16, and 17, 2002. The 
student directed and choreographed concert will be held in Wright-Curtis 
Theatre of the Music and Speech building at 8:00 PM with a matinee performance 
Sunday at 2:30PM.

Erin Posanti=92s Honey, demonstrates the natural attitude, style, and enjoyment 
that comes along with Jazz dance. Her smooth, relaxed yet appealing 
choreography captivates the individuality of each dancer.

One Minute Until Recess, choreographed by Stephanie Rimstidt, is modern dance 
with comedy based on the rubber ducky song in the German language. The 
choreography brings out the inner child of the dancers and hopes to bring out 
the inner child of the audience. Her solo performance, =85but still=85, shares the 
relationship between two people through her light, carefree, jazz movements.

The emotional feeling of a loved one is illustrated through the lyrical-modern 
choreography of Jason Cohen=92s Waiting. The soft flow of his movement 
demonstrates just how unforgettable the touch of a loved one can feel.
Under the Wire, choreographed by Koren Amonette, examines how uncomfortable a 
woman can feel following an unforgiving act of violence. Going from 
uncomfortable to comfortable is shown through the introverted movement that 
then develops into the openness and willingness of a woman=92s security.

The intense, strong, empowerment of Abby Zarych=92s choreography for Tension is 
a collaboration of dancers and the use of therabands, a dancer=92s exercise 
band. This piece demonstrates how the use of objects can broaden a 
choreographers ideas and concepts.

Feelin=92 the Rhythm, choreographed by Emily Patterson, is about dancing with an 
attitude and showing the individuality of the dancers even when movement is in 
unison. This hip-hop choreography shares the excitement of the high-spirit 
that comes along with this style of dance.

Tickets range from $7 - $10, with discounts available for students, seniors 
and KSU Faculty & Staff. The box office opens March 4th and hours are 12 PM =96 
5 PM, Mondays =96 Fridays and one hour before performance times. The box office 
will also be open on Saturdays from 2:30 PM =96 6:30 PM during the week of 
production. Tickets can be purchased by calling 330-672-2497. The box office 
accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. Please come to enjoy and support the 
young choreographers of Kent State University.

Elisabeth Madden
Interim Managing Director
School of Theatre & Dance
Porthouse Theatre