Dance Makers 2024 Program
Immerse yourself in the exhilarating fusion of dance styles at SCD's "Dance Makers 2024!" Experience the rhythmic beats of Frances Bradley-Vilier's Tap, the captivating Jazz moves by Courtney Jones, and the thought-provoking interdisciplinary work by Andrea Ward. The grand finale, 'JUSTICE' by Vincent Hardy, promises a powerful close. Join us for an unforgettable night of diverse contemporary artistry that will leave you inspired.
Immerse yourself in the exhilarating fusion of dance styles at SCD's "Dance Makers 2024!" Experience the rhythmic beats of Frances Bradley-Vilier's Tap, the captivating Jazz moves by Courtney Jones, and the thought-provoking interdisciplinary work by Andrea Ward. The grand finale, 'JUSTICE' by Vincent Hardy, promises a powerful close. Join us for an unforgettable night of diverse contemporary artistry that will leave you inspired.
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DANCE MAKERS PROG<br />
WORLD WITHIN SILENCE<br />
Choreographer: Andrea Ward<br />
<strong>Dance</strong>rs: Juliana Cristina, Xiao-Xuan Dancigers,<br />
Jessica Obiedzinski, Monessa Salley<br />
Music: Rainforest sounds – Nature<br />
When we give way to silence, we discover just how<br />
loudly it speaks, and how voluminous it is. Creating<br />
sound is an act of listening to the wells of vibration<br />
that already exist. Movement is an act of yielding<br />
to the energy we cannot see.<br />
CRAZY HEART<br />
Choreographer: Courtney D. Jones<br />
<strong>Dance</strong>rs: Xiao-Xuan Dancigers, MaKayla Lane,<br />
Jordan Leonard, Samantha Miller, Monessa Salley<br />
Music: “Dats Love” and “Beat Out Dat Rhythm On<br />
a Drum” by Carmen Jones<br />
The fast-paced, dramatic movement alludes to the<br />
bustling, high-energy world of women in business,<br />
where every step is deliberate, and every motion<br />
exudes confidence and determination.<br />
WHERE ARE YOU NOW?<br />
Choreographer: Frances Bradley-Vilier<br />
<strong>Dance</strong>rs: Juliana Cristina, MaKayla Lane,<br />
Jordan Leonard, Samantha Miller,<br />
Jessica Obiedzinski, Monessa Salley<br />
Music: “where are you?” By Joomanji and<br />
“Unhurt” by Aja Monet<br />
Through my art, I seek to<br />
of womanhood. This inclu<br />
traditional gender roles, re<br />
societal expectations plac<br />
enable misogyny and patr<br />
nuances of women’s hurt,<br />
the impact of the cultural<br />
upon women that can cau<br />
and psychological pain. M<br />
the struggles of being a w<br />
often ignores, trivializes, o<br />
of our varied experiences<br />
to empower women with<br />
illustrate our resilience in c<br />
through these struggles w<br />
compassion. In my work, I<br />
to light the courage, resilie<br />
found in all women and to<br />
power of standing in solid<br />
JUSTICE<br />
Choreographer: Vincent H<br />
Zion <strong>Dance</strong> Project<br />
<strong>Dance</strong>rs: Juliana Cristina,<br />
MaKayla Lane, Jordan Leo<br />
Jessica Obiedzinski, Mone<br />
Music & Spoken Word: “R<br />
“Final Speech” from the G<br />
Chaplain, “Mural (safer)” b<br />
Word Poem by Mahmoud<br />
soundtrack “On the Natur<br />
Max Richter<br />
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