THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS 2004 School Dance presen• ts of M R H H O THE CITY in i The Merriam Theater December lo & ii, 2004 TheUniversity OFTHEArts® Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2011 with funding from LYRASIS IVIembers and Sloan Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/danceconcertdec2004univ Rhythms of the City Merriam Theater The University oe the Arts "Only the wise can dance the Rhythm ofLife.... " Unknown - The School of Dance offers professional training leading to a four-year BFA degree in Ballet, Modern, or Jazz; or in Performance/Dance Education; or to a two-year Certificate. Our aspiring young artists are prepared to pursue careers in perform- ance, teaching or choreography. Recognizing the changing parameters of our art form, we encourage and support individual student creativity and provide the knowledge and skills necessary for graduates to manage their future careers. Former students of the School of Dance have gone on to perform with such promi- nent companies as Alvin Alley, the Joffrey Ballet, Philadanco, Jose Limon Dance Company, Bejart, and Momix. They have also appeared in Broadway productions of Fosse, Fame, 42nd Street and Movin'On. Alumni have become dance teachers in high schools, colleges, and private dance studios. Graduates have found numerous choreographic opportunities in companies throughout the world and several have established their own companies. The School of Dance is one ofthe largest dance programs in the United States. This March, more than 1200 dancers from Australia, Bermuda, Japan, Hawaii and across the United States will come to the UArts School of Dance for the 7th National/International High School Dance Festival. The 4 days of classes, perform- ances and workshops culminate in gala performances in the Merriam Theater, show- casing the best of high school dance. Thonk you forsharing this evening with us and we hope you enjoy the program. Please note that all photography and all videography is strictly prohibited. Thank you for your cooperation. Program BITTER (No one is faithful. I am weal<, Igo astray....Forgive me formy ways) Choreography: Christopher L Huggins Assistant to Choreographer: Kayoko Amemlya Rehearsal Directors: Kim Y. Bears-Bailey & Ahmad M. Lemons Music: Meshell Ndege Ocello Dancers: Joseph Bunn, Kyle Clark, Jill Collins, Richard Dieter, Jasmine Forest, Kelly Gill, Mary Glackmeyer, Lindsey Gruber, Allan Harmon, Jesse Jones, Marlayna Locklear, Teneise Mitchell, Darian Moore, Lauren Putty, Alex Ringler, Skyler Rodgers, Anneliese Sari, Frances Lai Stohlman, Danielle Torre PATIO PLASTICO Choreography: Brian Sanders Set Design: Pedro M. da Silva Music: Juan Garcia Esquivel, Art of Noise; Talitha McKenzie, Banco de Gaia, Lhasa De Sele Dancers: Holli Colino, Sara Lonngren, Shana McCartney, StephanieMeliti, Marvin Millora, Teneise Mitchell, Greta Pinyan, Alexander Ringler, Coralis Rivera, Maggie Ryder, Anneliese Sari, MaryEllen Sharrer, Rachel Spada, Summer Stephens, Danielle Torre, Alisa VanCort, Tyra Wallace Intermission RHYTHMS OF THE CITY A Collaboration among the School of Dance, the School of Music, Writing for Film and TV and the Media Arts department * Synopsis: This is the story ofMATTand CARLA, who meet and fall in love against the backdrop ofthe city. The graf- fiti ofabandoned lots and the rhythms ofstreet life set the stage for their romance. Add a sax player, who plays at the local Swing Club, who has the "hots" for Caria, and you have heat. Mix it, swing it, and let the "rhythms ofthe city" move you. Collaboration Coordination: Susan Glazer Dance Coordinator: Kim Bears-Bailey Script: Jeffrey Ryder Music Coordinator: Marc Dicciani Visual Arts coordinator: Harris Fogel Digital Projections designed by: Duston Kemper, UArts Senior Film Student Lighting Design: Jay Madara Matt: Jesse Jones Carla: Frances Stohlman FACE OFF 1. Music: Leonard Bernstein, America from West Side Story Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim Choreography: Karen Cleighton Musical Director: Terry Boyle Greenland Accompanist: Katie Stanislavaskaya Rehearsal pianist: Chris Ertelt Percussion: Mike Pietrusko Members ofensemble: Soloist: Amanda Bay, Maxx Passion, Sara Reardon Core: Yaqshaan Abdul-Malik Ralph Coppola, Jenna Domin, Samantha DuBoff, Jennifer Hurley, Jessica Kroboth, Jesse Jones, Rachel Levy, Stephanie Male, Angie Riepensell, Ryan Richardson, Vincent Roach, Tricia Stanley, Ryan Tuerk, Joshua Wright 2. RUMBLE PART 1 Choreography: Kim Y. Bears-Bailey Rumble Ensemble The School of Music, Marc Dicciani, Director Musicians: Elizabeth Boyd, Jason Chuong, Samuel Dent, James Dudas, William Grillo, Alexis Olsen, Philip Pardell, Eric Slick, Ashley Tini, Alan Toka Dancers: Danielle Aviezer, Tamera Brown, Becky Byers, Jaclyn Dunne, Kelly Gill, Lindsey Gruber, Lindsey Hashinguchi, Tara Henderson, Rayna Kampanelas, Marlayna Lockear, Sara Lyons, Lia McPherson, Erington Moore, Chantel Parrett, Lauren Putty, Lindsay Restaino, Skyler Rodgers, Laura Tucker, Valeen Williams SEXY SWING 3. Choreography: Faye Snow Composer: Duke Ellington Interpreted by: The UArts Big Band, William Zaccagni, Director Saxophones: Alto: Michael Cemprola, Andrew Sorenson Tenor: Brian Adamczyk Jonathan Rees Baritone: Kevin Korn Trumpets: Christopher Aschman, Thomas Levecchia, Evan Lindner, Robert Reustle, Robert Stein Trombones: Theodore Blohm, Michael Eustace, Joseph Ferrante, Harrison Horowitz, Daniel Leimer Rhythm Section: Piano: Jason Brown Guitar: Brian Manser Bass: William Johnson, Timothy Lappin Drums: William Grillo, Jonathan Van Osten Dancers: Abigail Borzewski, Tacy E. Bradbury, L'Orelia Davis, Sandra Davis, Joi Anissa Favor, Jasmine Forest, Jared Giordano, Danielle Grimm, Ashley Nicole Johnson, Maya Johnson, Jesse Jones, Lance Liles, Mariah Lewkowitz, Lindsey Mal<ovsky, Mandy Marakowski, Melissa Metro, Kandace Nunn, Emily Price, Marcus Robinson, Skyler Rodgers, Molly Root, Leslie Silver, Michael Weems RUMBLE PART 4. II Choreography: Curt Haworth in collaboration with the performers Rumble Ensemble The School of Music, Marc Dicciani, Director Musicians: Elizabeth Boyd, jason Chuong, Samuel Dent, James Dudas, William Grille, Alexis Olsen, Philip Pardell, Eric Slick, AshleyTini, Alan Toka Dancers: Danielle Catone, Brooke Chaffee, Kyle Clark, Robin Cohen, Jill Collins, David Dillow, Christina Gesualdi, Melissa Goodbout, Laura Jenkins, Kaleigh Jones, Jacklyn Koch, Darian Moore, Laura Muzerall, Johnica President, Danielle Ragaglia, Jilly Richcrik, Catherine Scanlon, Ashley Seldon, Zach Svoboda, EricTheilman, Hope VanSas ROMANCE 5. Choreography: Andrew Pap Music: Unknown Soldiers, Composed by: Rick Lawn Interpreted by: The UArts Big Band, William Zaccagni, Director Conducted by: Rick Lawn Saxophones: Alto: Michael Cemprola, Andrew Sorenson Tenor: Brian Adamczyk Jonathan Rees Baritone: Kevin Korn Trumpets: Christopher Aschman, Thomas Levecchia, Evan Lindner, Robert Reustle, Robert Stein Trombones: Theodore Blohm, Michael Eustace, Joseph Ferrante, Harrison Horowitz, Daniel Leimer Rhythm Section: Piano: Jason Brown Guitar: Brian Manser Bass: William Johnson, Timothy Lappin Drums: William Grillo, Jonathan Van Osten Synthesizer: Matt Hyzer Percussion: Michael Wyatt Dancers: Ashley Ayers, Joseph Bunn, Jennifer Cadden, Paige Colas, Richard Dieter III, Elizabeth Glendinning, Lisa Kazmer, Sara Lonngren, Laura Martin, Monteece Mask, Sarah Miller, Jennifer Mooney, Alex Ringler, Joseph Rivera, Megan Rumberger, Anneliese Sari, LeSana Sharpe, Jill Vanek, Kelli Venter CURTAIN CALL" The vibrant and renowned Suzanne Roberts escorted by distinuguisehd President Miguel Angel Corzo perform a dance ofelegance and style. * The University ofthe Arts is grateful to Board ofTrustee member Eleanor Davis for her generous contribution to this collaboration. Suzanne Roberts "Dance Enhance" Studio at UArts The Suzanne Roberts "Dance Enhance" Studio was opened during a visit by Mrs. Roberts, who donated the cost ofthe new facility at the School of Dance ofThe University ofthe Arts. During the special inauguration day, student dancers per- formed several unique site-specific dances choreographed by UArts faculty members Curt Haworth and Brian Sanders. It is not often recognized that dancers must possess all ofthe components of fitness - strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and cardiovascular stamina. As "athletic artists", dancers train continuously to move with musicality in an aestheti- cally pleasing way. It is not sufficient to have just the "technique". Extraordinary stamina is essential to enable many repetitions of movement flows that include "bal- lon" - in-air leaps - and a wide variety ofjoint rotations and body positions. In clas- sical ballet there is the added demand of lifting partners - especially strenuous for male dancers. The result is a spectrum of "athletic styles' that are studied in dance kinesiology - the science of how we move. Unless dancers achieve the necessary levels of fitness and stamina they risk injuring themselves, particularly if fatigued or incurring repetitive strains. UArts Dance students have long wished for an in-house facility where they can cross-train to reduce injuries and help recover from physical limitations that temporarily prevent their participation in dance classes. On an average day there are about a dozen students who cannot dance and will now be assigned to the new stu- dio for rehabilitation exercises on the specially selected equipment. We are all grate- ful to Mrs. Roberts for her generous, useful, and visionary contribution. SAVE THE DATES! April 22,23 and 24. 2005 Dance Alumni Weekend To help celebrate the 6oth anniversary ofthe School of Dance, we are planning a spectacular weekend of performances, classes, and symposia. We kici<-offthe weekend activities with a School of Dance performance featuringthe work ofdance faculty on Friday, April 22. Classes all day Saturday taught by your favorite professors includingAndrew Pap, Peter Bertini, Wayne St David, Roni Koresh and others. Saturday evening, the School of Dance will present a Gala performance with the theme of "Legacy," a concert ofalumni choreog- raphy performed by current U Arts School of Dance students. Sunday morning, brunch, more classes, symposia, workshops and performances. In the afternoon Alumni are invited to perform additional works in the Merriam Theater. We hope to see many alumni from many years at this celebration. Furtherinformation willfollow! Guest Choreographer and Artist in Residence: Christopher Muggins Since his departure from the renowned Alvin Alley American Dance Theater, Mr. Muggins has worked as a dancer, teacher and choreographer. He has staged works in numerous venues around the world including Japan, Italy, France, Switzerland, Norway and England. Born in Boston, Mr. Muggins Studied under Martha A. Gray, Andrea Merbert Major and Danny Sloan. Me attended State University of New York at Purchase and The Julliard School. After graduating, Mr. Muggins joined the Alvin Aileycompany where he performed and toured for 8 years. Mr. Muggins presently sets Alley ballets under the auspices ofthe Alley estate. Mr. Muggins has appeared as a guest artist with the Donald Byrd/The Group, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Oslo Dance Ensemble (Norway), Aterballetto (Italy), and the International Conference of Blacks in Dance. He was most recently seen as a featured per- former in Debbie Allen's "Soul Possessed" and The Essence Awards. For the past five years, he has taught at PHILADANCO's summer intensive program. Mr. Huggins is present- ly on the staffof Ballet ARTS (NYC) and will be a featured teacher for Dance Masters of America. School ofDance would like to thank the following people for their generous contributions: Linda L. Alter, Valla Amsterdam, Brian G. Bagnall, Ira Brind, Eve M. Conway, Dominique DePaul, Teresa Dolan, Boris Drucker, Ecole Francaise International de Philadelphie, Anne F. Elder, Theresa Friedman, GlaxoSmithkline, Marjorie M. Goodman, Alvin P. Gutman, Phyllis Fialpern, Mary and Howard Hurtig, Stephen Jay, Arthur Klein, Lillian S. Kosloff, Sylvia Mann, Stella Moore, Henry F. Morley, Betty Musser, Ronald J. Naples, Lihby Newman, Monica R. O'Connell, Jeri Packman, Brian Peterson, Virginia S. Red, Judith Skoogfors, Robert Stern, Elisabeth Swing, H. Daniel "Webster, The Ralph and Suzanne Roberts Foundation SCHOOL OF DANCE Modern Dance DanceComposition and Costumedirector-ClydeMichael SusanB.Glazer, Director Kim Bears-Bailey Improvisation Hayes MariaUrrutia,Assistanttothe RachelBerman Manfred Fischbeck,CurtHaworth, TechnicalDirector,Lighting Director JenniferBinford WayneStDavid, BrianSanders, Designer-JayMadara Marlene Rice-Whittal<er, JoanMyersBrown,Visiting ConnieVandarakis Secretary Distinguished Accompanists GuestArtist BusinessofDance Tom Baust Faculty Manfred Fischbeck SusanGlazer, Elise Kurland LarisaTrumpBell Ballet CurtHaworth MusicSurvey/LanguageofMusic HansBoman ChristineCox Brian Sanders AnnettedeMedio,StephenJay OtisClark Scottjovovitch FayeSnow JimHamilton AndrewPap DanceTherapy-EliseTropea AsyaHaykin SuzanneSlenn Tap Dance DanceEducation-SusanGlazer, Ricklannacone )onSherman KarenCleighton ConnieVandarakis John Levis CaroleLuppescuSklaroff LaVaughn Robinson Yoga- NancyKantra Tom Lowery EvaSzabo Pilates Brie Neff IrinaPriog African Dance-JeanineOsayande DanceHistory-CatherineRobert ValentinaSlutsky Jazz/TheaterDance BrazilianDance-PeterBertini HealthandRtness-LisaFox JeffStory PeterBertini HIpHop-MoncelDurden Pedagogy-LesterTome NancyKantra SpanishDance- NancyHeller,Anna TheaterFunctions/Senior Ronen Koresh Rubio Production/Notation/Music- Donald Lunsford SocialDance-KellyRay PeterBertini MollyMisgalla Voice-TerryGreenland WayneSt.David