[NEohioPAL]STUDENT DANCE FESTIVAL opens at Kent State University
emadden
emadden at kent.edu
Thu Mar 13 15:57:57 PST 2003
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.
Elisabeth Madden
Managing Director
School of Theatre & Dance
Porthouse Theatre
330-672-0103
emadden at kent.edu
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