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University of Akron Dance Program - Choreographers' Workshop2015

Paul A. Daum Theatre - Kolbe Hall

October 29 - October 31, 2015
7:30 PM
$7 general admission
$5 general admission with donation of 2 canned goods to support the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank. 

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New Choreographic Works by UA Dance Students


Title: Waking Up

"Only myself and my dancers know my concept. It is up to the audience's interpretation. I want them to watch the piece, take what they get out of it and have their own experience through my choreography. The style of this piece is more of a contemporary feel and I am excited to share this work on stage this month!"

- Alex Logsdon, Choreographer

Cast

  • Aaron Knowles
  • Dianna Muzic
  • Haylee Dunahay
  • McKenzie Beaverson
  • Jessica Doughty

Title: Unraveling

"The working title of my piece is Tied Up and is inspired by the string game Cats Cradle. I created my movement using the basic structure of the game, and the dance has evolved from there. I'm very excited to share my work in the show!"

- Rachel Spies, Choreographer 

Cast

  • Shondale Gordon
  • Jovanna Perisic
  • Haylee Dunahay
  • Kalley Ryan
  • Alyssa Garrison
  • Abby Brinker
  • McKenzie Beaverson

Title: Journal of Ana: thoughts, words, and the in-betweens

"My piece is a contemporary dance set to music by Son Lux. It explores the relationship of text and movement by using words to explain and express the hidden struggles in the lives of people around us."

- Kaytee Cox, Choreographer

Cast

  • Rachel Spies
  • Christine Howe
  • Teresa Catterlin
  • Kalley Ryan
  • Abby Brinker

Title: Flesh and Bone

"Upon creating this piece I wanted to enhance my choreographic process to the next level. I want to see how I can inspire and challenge the thought process not only to my audience but to my dancers by not going with a conceptual theme."

- Aaron Knowles, Choreographer

Cast

  • Kayla Chilcote
  • Christine Howe
  • Alex Logsdon
  • Dianna Muzic
  • Celena Ritchy
  • Carla Butkovic
  • Sarah Fuller

Title: Broken

"This piece is a brief look into two relationships. Featuring unique and interesting partnering, this piece is a creative exploration process for myself and my dancers. We are trying something new with every count."

- Meg Katter, Choreographer

Cast

  • Ashley Adamik
  • Blair Koch
  • Aaron Knowles
  • Kweku Bransah

Title: Portato

"The inspiration for my piece was music that had both staccato and legato components to it.  To compliment this music, my piece has both contemporary and Hip-hop movement." 

- Dana Graham, Choreographer

Cast

  • Carla Butkovic
  • Kayleigh Pietaritone
  • Shondale Gordon
  • Blair Koch
  • Sarah Fuller
  • Alyssa Garrison

Title: Let Go

"The working title of my piece is Let Go. It was inspired by the pressure we all feel to conform. We are constantly struggling to find and hold onto our source of individuality. When you can find comfort in being who you really are it feels freeing and effortless."

- Jamie Vadnal, Choreographer

Cast

  • Carla Butkovic
  • Marissa Citino
  • Blair Koch
  • Jovanna Perisic
  • Kalley Ryan