May 2, 2009
Elon University Department of Performing Arts Hosts Spring Dance Concert VIBE May 7-9
By Ashley Dischinger
The Elon University Department of Performing Arts will host the VIBE spring dance concert Thursday, May 7 through Saturday, May 8 in McCrary Theatre. The performances will feature a compilation of dance pieces ranging from contemporary ballet to intense, modern pieces.
VIBE will showcase the talents of the choreographers, performers and tech crew. All featured dancers auditioned for the show during the fall 2008 semester, and have been hard at work ever since they were cast into dances.
Senior dance major Elizabeth “Zibby” McBride is particularly proud of the work that her fellow performers have put into the show and is eager to see all the hard work pay off in her final performance as an Elon student.
“This will certainly be a show to remember!” McBride said. “Every performance in the VIBE show will convey the strong dance program that we’re lucky enough to have in our community. VIBE will be a fun and thought-provoking show that everyone should come enjoy.”
VIBE will feature the choreography of famed choreographer Laura Dean. Her work includes a modern piece called “Breath of Fire” that combines two different casts in alternating shows.
Senior dance major Zibby McBride is particularly excited about her performance in the multimedia collaboration piece "I Live Here." Photo submitted by McBride.
“It is such an honor to dance in ‘Breath of Fire,’” McBride gushed, “especially when my dance history class is learning about Ms. Dean’s contribution’s to the dance world.”
Another unique aspect to the show will be the collaboration piece, “I Live Here.” This unprecedented multimedia event has brought together students and faculty in the performing arts school and the School of Communications.
“I Live Here” includes a set, live cellists and dancers while photos and video are simultaneously projected onto all sides of the audience.
“This is going to be unlike anything we’ve seen in the dance department,” McBride explains. “Not only can you watch this piece for the dance art, but also for the art of video and camera imaging that will encompass the audience. It will be an amazing piece that will bring together people from the different schools at Elon.”
The audience can also expect to see a “fun, entertaining piece” choreographed by Jane Wellford and a contemporary ballet piece called “Bolero” and an all-male ballet piece choreographed by Cherie Bower, in addition to many other performances.
Tickets are available at the Elon University Box Office from 12:30 to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday, or one hour prior to each performance. Admission is $12 or free with a valid Elon student ID.
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