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TONGUES.
April 16, 2019 | Lksobiech | More on General

A quirky, upbeat conversation based on misunderstanding and miscommunication.

"Mi Triste Palomar"
April 11, 2019 | emigdiojk | More on Modern

“Mi Triste Palomar” is a choreographic work to the song “La Muerte del Palomo” by… Durcal. This piece is a tribute to family, culture, and life. The narrative of this thematic work is driven by the artistic interpretation of pain and grief caused by the loss of a loved one, created from the perspective of a queer Latinx male. Each one of the six dancers wears a unique black dress made of light fabric facilitating the illusion of softness, while representing the bleakness of a funeral. They also wear white metal filigree skull masks for the first half of the piece to represent the lurking promise of death. The movement vocabulary originated from an unplanned but productive improv session that was filmed in order to capture the raw emotion present at the time; It was a result of the nature and nurture of a foreign culture, and the sense of novelty from the formal training in Modern, Jazz, and Ballet in the US. Choreographically, it is aesthetically dynamic, expressive, and dramatic. The mariachi music and the vocals in Spanish add to the drama and the individual character's roles. Moreover, the musicality is a vital component in this work, and serves as the constant heartbeat of the story, allowing for colorful imagery and rhythmic transitions. “The original inspiration for this work were the events that followed my grandma’s surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer. The chemotherapy treatment was overwhelming and it was killing her. My mother told me that grandma had said herself that she felt ‘defeated’. The news were overwhelming for me. I felt hopeless and the outlet I found in order to cope with the pain was to move. So, I played “La Muerte del Palomo” by Rocio Durcal, which was the song that was playing when my mom told me. And I just danced and cried over and over until I exhaustion set in. I ended up filming some of it, and a lot of that improvised movement became part of the actual piece. The song’s lyrics reveal the fatal and self-destructive suffering of a male dove caused by the absence of his dead female partner.” -Emigdio This piece was created in the fall of 2018. It was featured in the UA School of Dance’s last season show; that fall’s student choreography showcase, titled Student Spotlight – Interiors, which had five official performance dates. The original cast included Erina Ueda (lead/soloist), Vivianna DeSantiago, Megan Garcia, Madison Mistone, Jada Pearman, and Sandy Strangis. Premiered: November 30th, 2018, Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, University of Arizona School of Dance, Tucson, AZ Music: “La Muerte del Palomo” written by Juan Gabriel, performed by Rocio DurcalRead More

Chaplin
April 5, 2019 | kevyj83 | More on General

This ballet takes the audience onset to see Chaplin filming one of his iconic comedies,… Read More

Chasing Dreamy
December 10, 2018 | mmoch | More on General
A short dance film where a chance encounter fuels more dream than reality.

Dancing through Detroit
November 15, 2018 | jaclynkwalsh | More on Modern
Brandon and Jaclyn have been collaborating together since both attending the Walnut Hill School for… Read More

Through the Window
October 5, 2018 | mimomagri | More on Performance

"When the lights go off and the windows get closed, the unusal takes place. Large… Read More

”Darkside “
August 24, 2018 | Tyjo111 | More on Modern

Jordan Horne performing her Senior Solo in Coastal Dance’s April Showcase. “I sometimes have a… Read More

Sacred Reunion
August 19, 2018 | LVDanceC | More on Performance
Choreography by Kao Vey Sebastian Saephanh Part of LV Dance Collective's 3rd Home Season Premiered… Read More

"Passage"
July 24, 2018 | hmarilao | More on Performance

A solo that reflects the emotional journey of Hayley Marilao through her time as a… Read More

Vision
July 22, 2018 | braydenharry | More on Ballet

Brayden Harry presents Vision, a short dance film shot in Los Angeles, starring Harper Watters.… Read More

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