Performing Arts Presentation

The Beauty in You

Alisa Thompson — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:00:00 PDT

I am performing a four minute long lyrical dance to an acoustic song, “Beautiful” by Bethany Dillon. The purpose of my dance is to portray the insecurities and feelings of inadequacy that as a society we feel on a daily basis, to different extents. I find it very challenging to choreograph a solo piece because it makes me, as a dancer, very vulnerable and that is the essence of my style. Dance is a way for me to speak and express emotions a hundred times more powerfully than I could with spoken words. I hope the audience will be able to relate to my piece, whether it is a personal experience or if they are able to empathize with the message of my dance. I have been dancing since I was four years old and I only hope to further my dancing ability because it truly is the joy in my life.

Cupid's Laughter

Kaelen O'Shea — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:00:00 PDT

The current state of work is in the early development stages. Music has been picked and is in the process of being edited. Dancers are chosen and understand the idea behind the piece...the nature of simply loving and being loved. Dance is difficult to put methodology behind. It’s such an interactive process that right now the structure of the piece is purely determined by the musical selections. The movement will be contemporary in nature using the dancers’ physicality, ballet technique and partnering skills. Many level changes will be used, and the overall effect of the movement will have a “rebound” feel. The music itself is something that just makes one want to “groove,” so therefore the movement will be natural and organic... just like love.

Bite the Bullett

Casee Hogg — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:00:00 PDT

The purpose of performing my piece of choreography is to expand awareness in the arts. By experimenting with intricate movement phrases, varying tempos, and playing with dynamics I hope to accomplish an innovative project. My goal is to stretch my personal limits as a professional dancer and choreographer. The theme of this work is, “When you feel you have nothing left to work with, you dig down and find your inner passion and move on.”