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the winnetka current | February 14, 2019 | 19
Kinesis dancers find ‘artistic voices,’ present annual show
Debuts interactive
kids’ matinée
Submitted by New Trier
The dancers perform “Where the Light Comes In.”
Ellie Hanlon is lifted by Victoria Werth (left) and Emily
Wang in the dance “Glyphic.”
The Performing Arts Division
at New Trier High
School presented Kinesis,
its student dance company,
in concert Feb. 7-8 at the
Northfield Campus Cornog
Auditorium.
The company alsoed
debut a Kinesis Kids Concert,
an interactive show
for children ages 3-11 (but
open to all) Feb. 9.
Kinesis provides an opportunity
for junior and
senior dancers to choreograph
and perform their
own work under the guidance
of Artistic Directors
and Dance Division faculty
Christopher Rutt and
Johannah Wininsky.
The 2018-2019 Kinesis
ensemble is Julie Beaucaire,
Hannah Bender, Laila
Blum, Lindsey Economos,
Ellie Hanlon, Isabella
James, Jenna Katlin, Jenna
Khalifeh, Stella Kustra,
Bella Leon, Alex Levin,
Robin Parks, Bess Perry,
Kara Philoon, Natalie Ringel,
Miriam Rovin, Emily
Wang, Victoria Werth, and
Abby Wilson.
The Kinesis Dance
Company presented eight
student-choreographed
works, the product of both
individual and collaborative
work of the student
choreographers.
“The students have
grown so much over the
course of the semester,”
Wininsky said, “and their
technique has improved
but, more importantly,
they are finding their artistic
voices and learning
what it takes to work collaboratively.”
The performances also
featured a work choreographed
of the entire company
by professional guest
choreographer, A. Raheim
White. A renowned
dancer, teacher, and Reiki
Master in the Chicagoland
area, White is also a company
member with Lucky
Plush Dance.
“I am excited for this
year’s performance and
the debut of our interactive
children’s matinée,” said
Christopher Rutt, Dance
Division Coordinator and
Kinesis Co-Artistic Director.
“Our students love the
energy of younger kids in
the audience and look forward
to working with them
during the performance.”
“Few experiences match
the pleasure of watching
the faces of children at a
dance concert,” Theatre
teacher Nina Lynn said.
“The interactive children’s
matinée will bring a lot
of joy to our community.
I see the Kinesis program
as one of the jewels in the
Performing Arts Division
crown because it combines
performance, leadership,
and service so beautifully.”
Hannah Bender (center) performs in the final number named “Here, Now. GO!” that
includes the entire Kinesis company. The group presented its annual show Feb. 7-8
at New Trier. Photos by Lois Bernstein/22nd Century Media
Abby Wilson appears in a fog from the wings accompanied by Bella Leon and Jenna
Katlin on the ground.
Robin Park lifts Julie Beaucaire in the dance “Where the Light Comes In.”