Dance

This dynamic evening of ideas in motion showcases choreography by emerging student dance artists. The evening is directed by Scholar in Residence Karima Borni in collaboration with the student choreographers. Free.

Attendance is limited by capacity, students can register here to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/HPRfF8rpMdhaBnja6
The showing will also be live streamed to the Dance Program Youtube channel: go.middlebury.edu/danceconcert

Dancers from the Intermediate Advanced Dance course present solos developed over the course of the spring semester. Facilitated by Scholar in Residence Karima Borni. Free.

Attendance is limited by capacity, students can register here to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/Jkm9sfBjkJppoGik9.
The showing will also be available on the Dance Program Youtube channel: go.middlebury.edu/danceconcert.

This dynamic evening of ideas in motion showcases choreography by emerging student dance artists. The evening is directed by Scholar in Residence Karima Borni in collaboration with the student choreographers. Free.

Attendance is limited by capacity, students can register here to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/HPRfF8rpMdhaBnja6
The showing will also be live streamed to the Dance Program Youtube channel: go.middlebury.edu/danceconcert

An ensemble of dancers and musicians demonstrates the ability to compose engaging and coherent pieces “in the moment” after a semester-long study of improvisation as a performing art, facilitated by Laurel Jenkins, Ron Rost, and Deborah Felmeth. Free.

Attendance is limited by capacity, students can register here to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/UNdm1UojbtL344Ak9
The showing will also be live streamed to the Dance Program Youtube channel: go.middlebury.edu/danceconcert

Is being seen enough? is The Dance Company of Middlebury’s culminating performance of Spring ’21. This work weaves together stories of resilience as we are arriving to, excavate, and celebrate embodiment and collectivity, marking this unique and challenging moment in human history. This original evening-length work is performed by: Akwasi Agyeman, Lí Buzzard, John Cambefort, Bobbi Finkelstein, Rena Gao, Sam Kann, Hannah Laga Abram, KevinPark, Graham Shelor, Kaila Thomas, Liv Weisel, and Chloe Zinn.

Is being seen enough? is The Dance Company of Middlebury’s culminating performance of Spring ’21. This work weaves together stories of resilience as we are arriving to, excavate, and celebrate embodiment and collectivity, marking this unique and challenging moment in human history. This original evening-length work is performed by: Akwasi Agyeman, Lí Buzzard, John Cambefort, Bobbi Finkelstein, Rena Gao, Sam Kann, Hannah Laga Abram, KevinPark, Graham Shelor, Kaila Thomas, Liv Weisel, and Chloe Zinn.

The Dance Company of Middlebury (DCM) invites you to their first performance of spring ‘21. “What holds you? on loop” is an original installation submerging the audience and performers in layers of movement, text, projection, sound, and costume. Blending set material and improvisation, DCM will create a unique piece for each of four time slots at 7:30, 7:50, 8:10, and 8:30 pm. The work is performed by: Akwasi Agyeman, Lí Buzzard, John Cambefort, Bobbi Finkelstein, Rena Gao, Sam Kann, Hannah Laga Abram, Kevin Park, Graham Shelor, Kaila Thomas, Liv Weisel, and Chloe Zinn.

The Dance Company of Middlebury presents work developed collaboratively in coursework over January and spring, investigating the impact of differing sites on watching and participating in a collective creative experience. Free, limited audience capacity, will be available to livestream.

Goodman offers a master class in Latin dance styles, followed by a dance party! Samantha Blake Goodman is an interdisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles experimenting with the mediums of dance, moving image, and sound. Her unique movement approach, Attuned Movement, investigates the intersections of post-modern release based body mechanics with ideas of embodiment and uses of the spine explored in traditional Afro-Brazilian/Caribbean dance. Free, open to all experience levels. A virtual event sponsored by the Dance Program.

Upchurch’s movement is informed by African diaspora and often combines with spoken word to engage, entertain, and empower audiences. Free, open to all experience levels.
Please pre-register to receive the Zoom link: https://forms.gle/F6k1KnRoL4xLouN58