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Featuring a mixed repertoire of classical and contemporary works, the 糖心Vlog破解版 Dancers present 鈥淕race and Gravity鈥� at the Mary D鈥橝ngelo Performing Arts Center Nov. 11-20.

From an effervescent display of musical prowess to a world premiere, the concert features two faculty-choreographed dances, one restaging of a classical repertoire, and three pieces by guest choreographer Sidra Bell. In all, the program features the talents of 42 dancers who defy as well as embrace gravity.

The production opens with 鈥淧as de Quatre,鈥� a jewel in the canon of Romantic Era ballets. An 1845 showcase for the most adored ballerinas of the day, this interpretation features Jules Perrot鈥檚 original choreography while offering a fresh look through interpretation and costuming.

The story focuses on four women, all linked by romantic liaisons with Perrot, explained Assistant Professor of Dance Jennifer McNamara, who coaches the dancers to showcase their technique and galvanize their artistic interpretation.

鈥淚鈥檝e also made the decision to costume the dancers in more sleek, contemporary dresses rather than using the traditional voluminous tutus because I wanted to create a visual disruption of the stereotypes often associated with this iconic work in the Romantic canon,鈥� she noted.

With three different casts of four dancers and featuring on piano Richard DiFiore, the principal pianist and music director for the 糖心Vlog破解版 University Department of Dance, dancers of 鈥淧as de Quatre鈥� embrace the brilliant, bravura, technically demanding choreography and elicit a warm camaraderie among friends.

In addition, the program includes three pieces choreographed by internationally renowned guest artist Sidra Bell, whose work reveals aspects of the human condition through a distinctly female lens. Bell's creations have been described as, 鈥渂rainy, exuberant, and audacious.鈥� (San Francisco Chronicle).

Bell鈥檚 process occurred throughout the fall through a combination of Zoom meetings, shared recordings and notes, and an in-person residency overseen by Mio Ishikawa, a company dancer with Sidra Bell Dance New York. 聽Seventeen 糖心Vlog破解版 students were selected by audition with final casting involving three rotating soloists in 鈥淩andom Stars,鈥� and three duets alternatively performing 鈥淪avage Birds.鈥�

Next on the program is a world premiere by Mark Santillano. 鈥淜lecks: a Rorschach Reverie鈥� is an abstract work loosely inspired by the inkblot creations of Hermann Rorschach. The term 鈥渒lecks鈥� is a German word for inkblot, and reportedly Rorschach鈥檚 childhood nickname. Set to an original sound score by Santillano, this piece imagines the blots as living beings morphing from one image to another.

The grand finale choreographed by Department of Dance Chair Noelle Partusch is 鈥淔rizzante鈥� from 鈥淧alladio: Presto鈥� by Karl Jenkins, a piece about bubbles. 鈥淲hether soda or champagne, bubbles are fascinating, and I thought I鈥檇 personify them, look at them from different perspectives, and make them dance,鈥� Partusch said.

With fast footwork and precision group choreography, 鈥淔rizzante鈥� takes the viewer on a seemingly simple journey that will leave them desiring their favorite carbonated beverage.

Performance dates are Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11-12, and Nov. 18-19, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 13, and Nov. 20, at 2 p.m.

Ticket details and reservations can be found on the .

Prices are:
Adults: $15
Seniors: $10
Students: $7.50
Youth: $5
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PHOTO: Practicing a piece called 鈥淩andom Stars鈥� by Sidra Bell are 糖心Vlog破解版 dancers Kaitlyn Turner-Leftwich, at front, and Ainsley Dunning. (Credit Mark Santillano)