Spring Student Concert 2024
Performed on Apr. 10–13, Strub Theatre
Artistic Director: Taryn Vander Hoop
Production Manager: Eric Escalante
Program Coordinator: Cameron Kauffman
Stage Manager: Nell Walton
Costume Designer: Tammie Merheb-Chavez
Lighting Designer (Group Pieces): Wesley Charles Siu Muen Chew
Lighting Designer (Solos): Kelly Rodriguez
Music Director: Aaron Chavez
Technical Director: Jason Sheppard
Front of House Manager: Alessa Meni
Synthesis
Choreography: James Gregg
Music: Kamixlo, Lotic
Performers: Delany Basile, Eliana Bennett, Sabrina Gancman, Audrey Glass, Elizabeth S. Johnson, London Koprowski, Nicole Martinez, Kaylin Moore
Don't Let Go
Choreography: Olivia Radding
Music: "lies" by Jordan Critz
Performers: Olivia Radding
Or Lack Thereof
Choreography: Sydney Reed
Music: "Ain't No Way" by Aretha Franklin
Performers: Sydney Reed
Beyond Us
Choreography: Aviana Goodman-Fish, in collaboration with the dancers
Music: "Amiss" by Michael Wall, "With Us" by Michael Wall
Performers: Yinny Lam, Piper Leistiko, Celia McNulty, Carlin McQueen, Kaylin Moore
Leave Your Body & Soul at the Door
Choreography: Caitlin Roberts
Music: "Death" by Joe Brainard and read by Simon Clark, "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo
Performers: Rory Dawson, Sabrina Gancman, Jordan Habash, Jessie Hernandez, Devynn Marshall, Hannah Quini, Olivia Radding, Ella Sessine
Strange Fruit
Choreography: Gabriella Alleyne
Music: "Strange Fruit" by Nina Simone
Performers: Gabriella Alleyene
Disquietude
Choreography: Nell Walton
Assistant Choreographer: Cameron Hedgspeth
Music: "A Lizard in a Woman's Skin (Theme)" by Ennio Morricone, "Goldwing" by Billie Eilish, "Devil's Paradise" by Mike Dean, "Ptolomea" by Ethel Cain
Performers: Delany Basile, Rory Dawson, Jade Juan, Celia McNulty, Brighton Smedt, Understudy: Georgia Evensen
The Loud is Not My Place
Choreography: Katie Pastor
Music: "End" by Hayden Calnin
Performers: Lilly Bingen, Jalen Ferguson, Jordan Habash, Charlotte Malone, Sarah Palumbis, Caroline Pastor, Katie Pastor, Sydney Reed, Katie Tuchi
Natural Release
Choreography: Aliza Davis, Brighton Smedt, Haley Powell, Keera Kittles
Music: "Ordinary People" by John Legend, "The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face" by James Blake, "Natural Release" by Brent Faiyaz, "When We're Older" by James Blake
Performers: Sophia Anthus, Corina Cruz, Aliza Davis, Rory Dawson, Sofia Garza-Caraccia, Tailor Harris, Jade Juan, Keera Kittles, Jimmy Long, Haley Powell, Ella Sessine, Brighton Smedt, Sophia Wynn, Jiaxi (Joy) Ying, Jennifer Yoo
Nervous Man in a Four Dollar Room
Choreography: Katie Tuchi
Music: "Wètader nègn" by Alèmayehu Eshété, "Daydream" by Wallace Collection
Performers: Gabriella Alleyne, Caroline Pastor
finding the FEELING
Choreography: Kristine Pohle
Music: "Intro/Spectrum" by Haelos, "Dark Matter (Alva Noto Remodel)" by Bjork, Dancers' Voices; music composed/edited by Kristine Pohle
Performers: Sophia Anthus, Lilly Bingen, Charlotte Malone, Sarah Palumbis, Caroline Pastor, Hannah Quini, Sydney Reed
Hi! I swear it's me!
Choreography: Jordan Diamond
Music: "Congratulations (Piano Version)" by Kim Bo, "Forever" by The Little Dippers
Performers: Jordan Diamond
Blue Ocean Floor
Choreography: De'Leah Coleman
Music: "Blue Ocean Floor" by The Code
Performers: Chelsea Cooper, Jalen Ferguson, Keera Kittles, Carlin McQueen, Haley Powell, Satori Rosen, Ella Sessine, Stephanie Shirley, Katie Tuchi
Chair of Dance: Rosalynde LeBlanc Loo
Dance Program Senior Administrative Coordinator: Alessa Meni
Master Electrician: Rob Hillig
Costume Shop Manager: Tammie Merheb-Chavez
Costume Shop Assistant: Liz Gerds
Physical Therapist: Mavis Rode
Photographer: John Suhar
Videographer: Kevin Pohl
Production Students
Assistant Stage Manager: Ellie Bennett
Light Board Operator: Corenn Broadwater
Sound Board Operator: Elizabeth J. Johnson
Deck Crew: Mario Cano, Keera Kittles, Carlin McQueen, Rachel Richins, Stella Trollman
Front of House: Elizabeth S. Johnson, Asha Manthena
Costumes: Kaylin Moore