Director’s Notes
Welcome to the 2024 Dancing in the Landscape concert! This year we celebrate the creativity and vision of woman-identified artists, featuring original choreography by Lisa Hines and Clarice Young, alongside our gifted student choreographers, Lila Snodgrass and Sarah Rothacker.
This concert invites you to explore the intricate relationship between dance and the landscapes we inhabit—both physical and emotional. Each piece reflects a unique perspective, weaving together stories of identity, connection, and empowerment.
As you experience these performances, we hope you feel the passion and dedication of each choreographer and dancer. Their work not only showcases artistry but also emphasizes the importance of diverse voices in the dance community.
Thank you for joining us and enjoy the show!
Production Team
| Artistic Director | Keshia Gee |
| Costume Coordinator | Heidi Jo Schiemer and Choreographers |
| House Manager | Keri Anderson |
| Poster Design | Sydney Dye |
| Concert Guided By | Sabella Volansky |
Dances
The Music is in the Lights
Choreographer: Lisa Hines
Accompaniment: Meaghan Skogen
Dancers: Trudie Arling, Kelley Calvillo, Blakely Boles, Analiese Jacobson, Sage Grimpe, Kendyl Bloomer, Meaghan Unger
Intertwined, Entwine
Choreographer: Lila Snodgrass
Music Credit: Loom (feat. Bonobo) by Ólafur Arnalds, Bonobo; Poetry read by Maya Simmons
Dancers: Lilly Sears, Ella Stewart, Brooke Goldstein
Intertwined, Entwine explores parallels between human connections and the mathematical field of knot theory. In a braid closure of a knot, each strand of the braid follows its own path, but the crossings of the strands hold the most importance. Similarly, the unique paths we all individually carve can never replace the truly meaningful connections between us.
Special thank you to the talented Maya Simmons for writing this poem.
imagination and wonder
Choreographer: Clarice Young
Music Credit: Khula Za by Uncle Waffles & Shakes & Les featuring Optimistic Music
Dancers: Natassia Harrison, Nikki Prushik, Katy O’Neill, Ashley Rossignol, Reagan Nasky, Keira Ryanne Wahl, Simone Goldenberg, Alana Abraham
This work rose from a captivating line in author Ijeoma Oluo’s book Be A Revolution. She says, “It requires that we cast aside what we’ve been told is possible, what we’ve been told is the best we have to hope for, and try to build from our wildest dreams.”
Massive thanks to the performers for trusting me and themselves during this process.
Refraction
Choreographer: Sarah Rothacker
Music Credit: Chamber of Reflection by Mac DeMarco
Dancers: Natalie Dixon, Alydia Wheeler, Meredith Peck, Anaya Agard
Refraction explores the dynamics between individuals in relation to the environment surrounding them. Inspired by the space surrounding them, the dancers navigate trust, connection, and support within the group.
Photini: Say Her Name (2019)
Choreographer: Keshia Gee
Accompaniment: Bashir Shakur, Forrest Matthews, Lamar Lewis
Dancers: Macie Hoben, Taylor Quinn, Braelyn Valente-Phillips, Laila Cottman
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