[NEohioPAL]Corrected KSU Student Dance Festival press release

[emadden]

Due to a clerical error the incorrect copy of the Student Dance Festival press 
release was mailed this morning.  Below is the correct version.  Please accept 
my sincerest apologies for the mistake and any inconvenience this may cause 
you.
Sincerely,
Elisabeth Madden

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

DANCE MAJORS  AND MINORS DISPLAY THEIR CHOREOGRAPHIC TALENTS
IN STUDENT DANCE FESTIVAL 2003:  ECLECTIC  COLLABORATION


=09Kent, OH =96 Kent State University=92s School of Theatre & Dance presents Student 
Dance Festival 2003: Eclectic Collaboration, March 14, 15 and 16, 2003.  The 
student directed, choreographed, designed and performed concert will be held 
in the Wright-Curtis Theatre of the Music and Speech Building at 8:00 PM on 
Friday and Saturday, and at 2:30 PM on Sunday.

=09Move On Love is based on six women sharing stories of the ups and downs of 
their relationships and how the support from other women helps them move on 
from hardships.  Choreographed by senior Valerie J. Ifill, Move On Love 
features Jeney E. Housel, Heather L. Martin, Jessica Mitchell, Allyson Seiler, 
Catherine Thompson and Erika R. Young.

=09In the modern dance piece Abuna IkoTO, created by senior dance major 
Anastasia Wilks, dancers Jill Battistelli, Jeney E. Housel, Kate Elizabeth 
Leishman and Melissa O=92Bryan explore ways people handle chance, the unexpected 
and risk taking.  The choreography for Abuna IkoTO  was developed by chance 
methods such as picking movement cards or rolling dice to select movement.

The Edge, choreographed by junior dance major Andrea Zuercher, brings the 
negative impacts of every day to life through the creepy movement of 
performers Julie Cruse, Andrea Eyges, Valerie J. Ifill, Heather L. Martin, 
Christyn Rudish and Jennifer Woods.  As the piece proceeds, a struggle to find 
happiness despite all the constraints of life commences.  Happiness eventually 
triumphs as dancer Valerie J. Ifill takes control of the duality of life, thus 
suppressing the negative side.

=09TsacTuo, choreographed by dance major Kate Elizabeth Leishman, is a 
commentary on society and addresses those times when we feel like a square peg 
in a round hole.  Erica Smith portrays the one who doesn=92t belong to the group 
lead by Brittney Benson.  Because of her differences, Smith just can=92t find 
her niche with the ensemble.  Eventually, the ensemble, consisting of Sharon 
Dercoli, Rebecca Egyud, Laura Fry, Jessica Mitchell, Valerie Sukits and Sara 
Vitullo, recognize that being different isn=92t a bad thing and accept Smith as 
a part of the group.  Ending on a high note, this piece appeals to everyone 
because we all have had times where we felt like an outcast.

=09Senior dance performance major Megan Hasselbeck choreographed Sassy Hat, an 
uplifting style of jazz using modern day hats to connect and excite the 
audience.  Dancers include Janice Gillis, Stephanie Iervoline, Shannon Peluso, 
Erica Smith and Catherine Thompson.

=09Nividimast, choreographed by dance performance major Danielle Stevens, deals 
with frustration and tension.  Performed by Jill Battistelli, Lora Eves, Laura 
Fry, Kent Lucas, Jamie Salontay and Allyson Seiler, this piece demonstrates 
what happens when a person becomes so tense that  frustration takes over their 
body.

=09Choreographer Lora Eves explores the effect of memory on our lives and the 
idea that past experiences are always present, whether we want them to be or 
not.  Little Shadow is performed by Christyn Rudish and Mary Vaccani, with 
Kristen Brinley as understudy.

=09Rhythmatica, choreographed by Erika R. Young, explores the body=92s reaction to 
rhythms in the music.  This very upbeat and lively piece is performed by Kent 
State students Kent Lucas, Shannon Peluso, Jamie Salontay, Danielle Stevens, 
Valerie Sukits, Mary Vaccani and Andrea Zuercher.

=09The potential future of medical science is examined in Spiritual Machines, 
created by Kristi Schaffner.  Performed by Julie Cruse, Matt Dumont, Andrea 
Eyges and Chrissy Loconti, this piece explores through the movement of modern 
dance the possibility of humans having their organs replaced by mechanical 
apparatus and the fine line between human and machine.
   
Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8:00 PM, and Sunday at 2:30 PM.  
Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for Seniors, KSU Alumni and KSU Faculty/Staff; 
and $7 for students with any valid school ID or under 18.  Groups of ten or 
more can receive discounted tickets by calling 330-672-2497.  Beginning 
February 3, 2003,  the box office will be open 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM, Mondays 
through Fridays; Saturdays during the run of the show from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM; 
and one hour before performance times.  Tickets may be purchased by calling 
330-672-2497.  The box office accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover.  Tickets 
purchased by phone must be held with a credit card.  For more information on 
the Dance Division and the School of Theatre & Dance, please visit us at 
www.dance.kent.edu.



Contact Information:

Elisabeth Madden
Managing Director
emadden at kent.edu
330-672-0103 (Phone)
330-672-2889 (Fax)

Elisabeth Madden
Managing Director
School of Theatre & Dance
Porthouse Theatre
330-672-0103
emadden at kent.edu