MARCH 18, 2010 ISSUE
Appalachian Dance Ensemble Spring Concert March 24 to 27
The Appalachian Dance Ensemble performs nine new works at its spring concerts, taking place Wednesday through Saturday, March 24 to 27, at ASU’s Valborg Theatre. Photo courtesy of Steve Clarke
ASU’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents the Appalachian Dance Ensemble’s annual Spring Concert Wednesday through Saturday, March 24 to 27, at Valborg Theatre.
All performances begin at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 for the general public and $6 for students, and seating is general admission.
The Appalachian Dance Ensemble comprises dance studies faculty, student choreographers and student dancers. Featured in this year’s concert are nine new works choreographed by faculty and students.
“Entangle,” by Laurie Atkins, investigates the complicated choices involved in movement, in relationship and in life. The dancers explore purposeful decision-making inside of increasingly complex movement situations that reflect the unexpected ways in which life circumstances can become intensely and beautifully entangled.
“Benched,” by Susan Lutz, is a modern dance performed to a musical collage, which explores the similarities between dance and sport, dancer and athlete. While the “rules” of dance may be implied and subtle, they may still be physical and competitive. “Echoing Rhythms,” by Regina Gulick-James, illustrates a dance offering an introspective glimpse of the complex balance between humans and the earth.
“Pinwheel,” by Sherone Price, is a work inspired by the idea of picking up and getting rid of the excesses that manifest themselves in our daily lives.
The following five works on the program are by student choreographers. “Oddities,” by Dani Harris, is inspired by the curiosity of human nature, and explores ideas of beauty, obsession, the need for meaning and dependency. “Anatomy of Autonomy,” by Molly Kirkpatrick, utilizes intricate partner work and imagery to explore how one finds balance between dependency and independence.
Mélange,” by Anna Maynard, relies on structured improvisation and emotional play to present the common emotions of jealousy, loneliness, anger, happiness and lust. “Deliverance Promised,”by Kelly Taylor, addresses the process of being freed from the struggles of striving for approval. “Sloom or Slumber: a full 8 hours,” by Hope Wolfe, contrasts the experiences of sound sleep and sleepless nights and the journey into rest or unrest.
The Department of Theatre and Dance thanks its 2009-10 season sponsors—Boone Bagelry, Joe’s Italian Kitchen, Stick Boy Bread Company and Tupelo’s World Café—for their support.
Valborg Theatre is located at 480 Howard Street, behind the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. Parking is available on campus in faculty lots, the parking garage behind the Carol G. Belk Library and behind the Turchin Center.
The box office is open weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and one hour prior to show time. Purchase tickets in person, by phone at 828-262-3063 or by clicking to www.theatre.appstate.edu/performances.
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