Dance III Choreography Showcase

May 3 & 4, 2024

Fourth Avenue Theatre

Dordt University

Arrive Early! Doors will open 20 minutes before the show and seating is General Admission

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Dance III Class Instructor: Robin Suing

Instructor Note about this Showcase

Welcome! The dances you are about to see have been choreographed by Dordt students enrolled in "TA 320: Dance III - Choreography and Performance."

In this class we explored various methods of choreography and went through a production project from start to finish: from deciding a showcase theme, planning auditions, casting, setting a rehearsal schedule, making modifications, working with a lighting designer, cutting music, social media marketing, installing dance flooring, running dress and tech rehearsals, and oh yeah...choreographing too!

Once a theme of "Emotions in Motion" was decided upon, the choreographers were first encouraged to research and find a more "obscure" emotion, more than just "happy, sad, mad, etc." Once they decided on the emotion they wanted to convey in their dance and why it was important to them, they chose a song that would fit with their theme.

Each of these choreographers has worked with other Dordt students, putting pieces of their heart out there on the stage. We hope you can feel the love and passion through the art of movement!

SHOW ORDER

Select the drop down arrow next to any of the titles to learn more!

1. Resurgence

re·sur·gence/rəˈsərj(ə)ns/nounan increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.

In Jocelyn's words:

"Resurgence: breaking free from what has been holding you down and finding strength."

Song: “still feel” by half.alive

Dancers:

Annabella Mosher

Courtney Hunt

Gabi Micheel

Jenna Dekkers

Kaitlyn Ammons

Katie Kensak

Mercea Rediger

Miriam Drabek

Choreographer: Jocelyn Ridgway

2. Desiderium

des·i·de·ri·um ˌdesəˈdirēəm, -ezə-pluraldesideria -ēə: an ardent desire or longingespecially : a feeling of loss or grief for something lost

In Anna's words:

"The longing for something you once had, not something that has died but something that can no longer be had or felt."

Song: “Lullaby” by Billy Joel

Dancers:

Abby Grace Caldwell

Callie Mulder

Grace Bruin

Choreographer: Anna Janssen

3. Inadequacy

in·ad·e·qua·cy/inˈadəkwəsē/: the state or quality of being inadequate; lack of the quantity or quality required.

In Natasha's words:

"In this dance, inadequacy is explored through telling the story of a girl that struggles to see herself as good enough. When she looks into the mirror, she is immediately defeated and wants to hide. While it feels impossible, she just wants to be loved and be enough."

Song: “Mirrors” by Niall Horan

Dancers:

Annabella Mosher

Kaitlyn Ammons

Kate Zwart

Katie Kensak

Miriam Drabek

Choreographer: Natasha Sampson

4. Trepidation

trep·i·da·tion/ˌtrepəˈdāSH(ə)n/: a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.

In Jess' words:

"A fear that something bad is going to happen."

Song: “Panic Room” by Au/Ra

Dancers:

Callie Mulder

Gabi Micheel

Jill Hofer

Joya Breems

Lauryn Killion

Choreographer: Jess Brander

5. Bittersweet

bit·ter·sweet/ˈbidərˌswēt/: a complex and nuanced emotional experience that combines elements of both happiness and sadness.

In Lauryn's words:

"The feeling of sadness that accompanies the happy memories of something gone from your life. It's a feeling that commonly comes along when reflecting on nostalgic memories from the past (can be open to interpretation, though I took it as loss of a loved one)."

Song: “Marjorie” by Taylor Swift

Dancers:

Hallie Rusk

Kate Zwart

Katie Kensak

Natasha Sampson

Choreographer: Lauryn Killion

6. Reconciliation

rec·on·cil·i·a·tion/ˌrekənˌsilēˈāSH(ə)n/: the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.

In Kayla's words:

"One who is overthinking something and coming to terms with said thing, if that be peaceful or not."

Song: “Waving Through a Window” by Ben Platt

Dancers:

Faith Pluister

Gabi Micheel

Jess Brander

Joseph P. Mosley III

Nathan Hopkins

Choreographer: Kayla Prell

7. Storge

(/ˈstɔːrɡi/ STOR-gee: Familial love, refers to natural or instinctual affection, such as the love of a parent towards offspring and vice versa. In social psychology, another term for love between good friends.

In Hallie's words:

"Storge is the desire to come home and hug your person at the end of the day, whether it’s a parent, a friend, or a significant other. When you are able to be in the presence of someone you care so deeply about, everything else seems to disappear. Everything is a bit brighter when they’re around."

Song: “Hugging You” by Tom Rosenthal

Dancers:

Abraham Hall

Courtney Hunt

Jill Hofer

Katie Kensak

Lauryn Killion

Nathan Hopkins

Choreographer: Hallie Rusk

8. Disquietude

dis·qui·e·tude/disˈkwīəˌto͞od,dəˈskwīəˌto͞od/: a state of uneasiness or anxiety

In Nathan's words:

"A state of fear or anxiety surrounding future events."

Song: “Dirty” by grandson

Dancers:

Jenna Dekkers

Jess Brander

Jimin Lee

Joseph P. Mosley III

Kate Zwart

Lauryn Killion

Emma Bennett

Nia Boentoro

Choreographer: Nathan Hopkins

9. Cherished

cher·ish/ˈCHerəSH/: protect and care for (someone) lovingly.

In Emma's Words:

"The realization that there is someone in your life that will love you in spite of your flaws, and is willing to hold you when you start to fall apart."

Song: “Dancing in the Dark” by Imagine Dragons

Dancers:

Nathan Hopkins

Petra C. Heinze

Choreographer: Emma Bennett

10. Euphoria

eu·pho·ri·a/yo͞oˈfôrēə/: a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.

In Lynn's words:

"A heightened sense of elation that transcends mere happiness, enveloping individuals in a wave of liberation and bliss. It often emerges in response to the alleviation of distress or the attainment of freedom from burdensome circumstances."

Song: “The Dog Days are Over” by Florence + the Machine

Dancers:

Abby Grace Caldwell

Annabella Mosher

Gabi Micheel

Grace Bruin

Hallie Rusk

Mercea Rediger

Nia Boentoro

Vanessa Peterson

Choreographer: Lynn Smit

11. Liberosis

Liberosisn. the desire to care less about things—to loosen your grip on your life, to stop glancing behind you every few steps, afraid that someone will snatch it from you before you reach the end zone—rather to hold your life loosely and playfully, like a volleyball, keeping it in the air, with only quick fleeting interventions, bouncing freely in the hands of trusted friends, always in play.

In Robin's words:

"I wanted these dancers to have fun with this dance and "care less" about things that don't truly matter. Sure, we work hard and we control the things we can, but I also want them to let go and be free, trusting each other and trusting God!"

Song: “Choose Your Fighter” by Ava Max

Dancers (it's all the choreographers) :)

Anna Janssen

Emma Bennett

Hallie Rusk

Jess Brander

Jocelyn Ridgway

Kayla Prell

Lauryn Killion

Lynn Smit

Natasha Sampson

Nathan Hopkins