Program

 Dance Recital

MODERN DANCE II RECITAL / SPRING 2024

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 SOLOS
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1

 The life cycle of the flower
Dancer: Muthawi Alhandam

Choreographer: Muthawi Alhandam
Music: Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton

The life cycle of a flower mirrors the cycle of life and relationships. A seed is planted, representing new beginnings. As it grows, the flower faces obstacles like harsh weather or poor soil, yet it stays resilient, adapting and reaching for the light. It blooms beautifully, much like how people and relationships flourish with care and perseverance. Over time, the flower fades, just as life and connections evolve or end. Yet, it leaves behind seeds for new growth, showing how challenges and endings often lead to fresh starts and the continuation of all living things.

https://youtu.be/b78RfUCw_fU?si=qxTSvLgx7z27Or4V

 

2
Xopxe
Dancer: Daniel Bron
Choreographer: Daniel Bron
Music: The Blue Danube by Strauss

Inspired by this class, my piece delves into the simplicity of dance as I evoke the beauty of the Danube river in a meditative state.

 https://youtu.be/_CTYymbbEL4?si=2hQ6VMGURO7vp0sy

 

3

An Ode to My Younger Self
Dancer: Becca Buwalda
Choreographer: Becca Buwalda
Music: What was I Made For by Billy Eilish

My piece is entitled "an ode to my younger self". The song is exploring the feeling of what it means to be made, and what exactly my purpose is in life. As I've gotten older and now figured out my purpose in life, this song reflects on the feeling that I used to feel about not knowing my purpose, and an acknowledgement of how far I've come since then.

https://youtu.be/cW8VLC9nnTo?si=dNoVzm3l_QB-ZueE

 

4
Dancing through Feelings
Dancer: Oriana Davila
Choreographer: Oriana Davila
Music:

My piece is about old memories, remembering moments, my old dance years and dancing through feelings.

https://youtu.be/FPCh7MHrEHM?si=qQlOieqIh6AUcFz-

 

5
Perception-NIA
Dancer: Nia Doyley
Choreographer: Nia Doyley
Music: Pyramid Song by Radiohead.

My piece is about someone who is fighting against the negative perceptions and assumptions about them. At first they take the ideas as their own, and believe the things that other people are saying about them, they accept society's ideas and it turns in on the person as a negative self-image. However, then they learn to let it go and redefine themselves in truth and confidence.

https://youtu.be/3M_Gg1xAHE4?si=oalDNzwyqSuca0G1


6
Born to Live / Living Life
Dancer: Lara Felsmann
Choreographer: Lara Felsmann
Music: Geboren um zu Leben'' by Unheilig.

I'm telling the story of my grandma and her death by portraying my pain and grief by showing how I lost her and how heartbroken I was because I wasn't able to say goodbye properly. Moreover, towards the end of my piece I will try to portray acceptance and happiness because my grandma taught me to live my life and never forget to tell the people around you that you love them.

https://youtu.be/1YOovPkiMrk?si=-FuMIyWVr2O0Tdd5


7
Adore You
Dancer: Ana Grados
Choreographer: Ana Grados
Music: adore u by Fred again…, Obongjayar 

My story is a dancer finding love for herself throughout dance. She starts off with slow movements that continuously get bigger as she finds her voice and love for herself.

https://youtu.be/kJhEZtha77I?si=YiMeXDAkSKxKJs8_

 

8
Dancing Away
Dancer: Olivia Holtz
Choreographer: Olivia Holtz
Music:

This dance represents a fun night out with friends when you don't want to stop dancing. It's the feeling when your favorite song to sing and dance to comes on. The upbeat moves and song makes it an exciting dance to perform and watch.

https://youtu.be/hCLkVrp_4CE?si=u7tFPhJiGbXbXezE

 

9
Knowing Me
Dancer: Camila Horta
Choreographer: Camila Horta
Music: Fergalicious by Fergie

This dance brings me back old memories of being in my high school dance team and brings out a fun side of me and shows part of who I am.

https://youtu.be/5T0utQ-XWGY?si=X0v2ENR4qLxPe70O

 

10

Every Moment
Dancer: Madeline Kim
Choreographer: Madeline Kim
Music:"Like I'm Gonna Lose You" by Meghan Trainor

My piece represents the beauty of cherishing every moment with someone you love and recognizing the impermanence of life and relationships. I want my audience to remember that we can't always take things for granted, but instead we should try to enjoy and appreciate the little things.

https://youtu.be/2-MBfn8XjIU?si=PkRAKblwotQoSnRI


11
Crepuscular
Dancer: Lauryn Lee
Choreographer: Lauryn Lee
Music:Howl by Chuu.

Crepuscular
breaking through
cloud limbs bound by your imagination
but they are all mine to stand by

https://youtu.be/xrOZSjSCDAA?si=qD4vLXBikPYXw8w4

 

12
When the Party’s Over
Dancer: Ella Leggat
Choreographer: Ella Leggat
Music: "When the Party's over" by Billie Eilish

This song is a very emotional piece. It describes how I feel in my head when I’m stressed out and overwhelmed. My body resonates to the movement of the music as I emotionally connect to it. It is more of a slower movement allowing me to fully express all the moves in the fullest way.

https://youtu.be/pbMwTqkKSps?si=_22fvt4Ljg-lqajM

 

13
Story Time
Choreographer: Caro Mojena
Dancer: Caro Mojena
Music: Revival by Zach Bryan

My story is basically on how it is never too late to start over and have a fresh start.

https://youtu.be/QWIcz3ab358?si=VAfraPiWOJ_JD5xP

 

14
Silence between beats
Dancer: Shayla Polo
Choreographer: Shayla Polo
Music: Out of Time by The Weeknd

Through my dance to Out of Time by The Weeknd, I’m using what we’ve learned in class about incorporating different levels to create contrast—like sharp, low movements to show tension and higher, flowy moves to represent letting go. The mix of sharp and soft movements creates a balance that reflects the mood of the song. My song being Ann instrumental version leaves the slight pauses in my dance to be more prominent. I’m focusing on connecting with the music and making my movements feel natural. It’s less about a big emotional message and more about exploring how I can physically express the vibe of the song through what we’ve practiced in class.

https://youtu.be/kxgj5af8zg4?si=qoQ0gDJcDaH1g0Cm

 

15
An asteroid in Space
Dancer: Jenny Rivas
Choreographer: Jenny Rivas
Music: SDP Interlude (Extended)(Instrumental) by Travis Scott

This dance represents the feeling of floating, being free in space, and moving without restriction. This dance resembles what I feel like, when I am stress free.

https://youtu.be/J9pYO3KfYm0?si=sFrH7urGdynrag3_


16
Steps into Light
Dancer: Allie Rodman
Choreographer: Allie Rodman
Music: "Sound & Color" by Alabama Shakes.

My dance tells the story of someone experiencing nature/the world for the first time. At first, the protagonist is cautious and weary of "venturing out." Then, the protagonist becomes captivated by the beauty around them and excitedly explores their surroundings.

https://youtu.be/faG8RiaANek?si=Wp-v_adqiBCN1sJX


17
Sunrise to Sunset
Dancer: Ciara Schulmann
Choreographer: Ciara Schulmann
Music: Photograph by Ed Sheeran

My dance piece will exhibit the everyday struggles and emotions of a college student. Each move in the piece is meant to represent an emotion or everyday task. The song I am dancing to is a very emotional slow, harmonious song that really compliments the flow of moves and emotions I express in my piece.

https://youtu.be/nSDgHBxUbVQ?si=BlhlHIWPMlC9eKyj

 

18
Several Directions
Dancer: Georgia Schwab
Choreographer: Georgia Schwab
Music: Water Flow by Klyne

The type of music I have chosen for my piece is very calming but loud and up and down and I move very directional to tell the story of life; constantly pulling me in several different directions as a college student and always having new things come up. 

https://youtu.be/3M3Rrg_kHKs?si=LJqBUNvpk-EUrfQb


19

Loss in the City

Dancer: Nabilah Sherman
Choreographer: Nabilah Sherman

Song: Citta' vuota - Mina

 

"Loss in the City" is about the sense of desperation and pain a person feels when the plans they had made for themselves and the things they were looking forward to don't come to fruition. The dance displays a tragedy about the loss of one's previously strong and passionate sense of optimism after continuous suffering.

 

 https://youtu.be/L99i_NN5csw?si=DLgRllajZgiQBIqS


20
Amber Fall
Dancer: Sierra Simecek
Choreographer: Sierra Simecek
Music:

My piece is about enjoying the beauty of nature in fall/autumn. Frolicking in leaves, enjoying the cool breeze, and living in the moment surrounded by warm colors.

https://youtu.be/pWWX0aUW_HY?si=vpXBsnd53tuG_tIZ

 

21
Silent Battles
Dancer: Leean Suky
Choreographer: Leean Suky
Music:

The story that I want to tell is about overcoming inner conflicts. It’s about someone grappling with self-doubt or personal struggles. And eventually finding peace within themselves

https://youtu.be/n7XkI3YIsls?si=O4StMkZdWhP606t7


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ENSEMBLES

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1

Happiness in Small Things
Dancers: Allie Rodman, Lauryn Lee, Nia Doyley, Muthawi Abdulrahman Al Hamdan, Nabilah Sherman, Ciara Schulmann, and Sierra Simecek.
Choreographers: Allie Rodman, Lauryn Lee, Nia Doyley, Muthawi Abdulrahman Al Hamdan, Nabilah Sherman, Ciara Schulmann, and Sierra Simecek.
Music:

This dance celebrates making the most of every moment and living life to the fullest by cherishing the small things in life.

https://youtu.be/j_sG_Juncn8?si=Dd8SYm3WsxKa3VKo

 

2

As one
Dancers: Jenny Rivas, Ana Grados, Lara Felsmann, Ella Leggat, Georgia Schwab, Madeline Kim
Choreographers: Jenny Rivas, Ana Grados, Lara Felsmann, Ella Leggat, Georgia Schwab, Madeline Kim
Music: "Would That I," by Hozier

We all have different interests, come from different age groups, and backgrounds, but we come together as one, united by movement.

 https://youtu.be/fsu5ZZwzFyk?si=bXkccdYFr0uJVizM

 

3 

Blossoming

Dancers: Daniel Bron, Camila Horta, Olivia Holtz, Caro Mojena, Becca Buwualda, Leean Suky, Shayla Polo, Oriana Davila

Choreographers: Daniel Bron, Camila Horta, Olivia Holtz, Caro Mojena, Becca Buwualda, Leean Suky, Shayla Polo, Oriana Davila

Music:  Fowers by Miley Cyrus

We are dancing and performing a story about just being able to blossom and grow similar to flowers.

https://youtu.be/G7KNmW9a75Y?si=_MWEFEADc9owKy9- 

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