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The Dance Science<\/a> program debuted 13 dance compositions entirely produced by students during four performances in November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Six seniors crafted all aspects of the performances \u2014 including design, lighting, choreography and marketing \u2014 in Concert Choreography courses taught by Diane Bedford<\/a>, clinical associate professor and section chair of Dance, Music and Theatre Performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their final presentations highlighted \u201cpoignant ideas to the audience,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m proud of the work they put into creating the movement, costumes and lighting to bring their ideas to fruition,\u201d Bedford said. \u201cThe students also performed beautifully in each other\u2019s works, and the strength of their dancing and artistry really elevated the works to another level. I hope this is just the beginning of their journey, and I can\u2019t wait to see what comes next for them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a look at what was featured over four nights at the Black Box Theater in the Physical Education Activity Program Building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘Threshold’<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cObstinate\u201d was choreographed by Bailey Zettler. Performed by Rylee Braun, Riley Emler, Macie Everitt, Courtney Hejnicki, Macey Vasquez, Lindsay Walker, Melanis Wills and Lenzy Zettler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOn the Mend,\u201d choreographed and costumed by Macie Everitt. Performed by Hope Helbig and Victoria Rivera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSnowing,\u201d choreographed and costumed by Bailey Zettler. Performed by Sommer Edgerson, Abi McKinney, Macey Vasquez and Lenzy Zettler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cfractures,\u201d choreographed by Abi McKinney. Performed by Sterling Layer, Macey Vasquez, Melanie Wills, Hope Helbig, Courtney Hejnicki and Riley Emler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDespite Division,\u201d choreographed by Bailey Zettler. Performed by Rylee Braun, Macie Everitt, Sterling Layer, Abi McKinney, Macey Vasquez and Lenzy Zettler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHumans,\u201d choreographed by Abi McKinney. Performed by Bailey Zettler, Lenzy Zettler, Melanie Wills, Riley Emler and Sterling Layer. Costumed by Abi McKinney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMass Manipulation,\u201d choreographed by Macie Everitt. Performed by Sommer Edgerson, Aspen Hawkins, Courtney Hejnicki, Hope Helbig, Asma-Maria El-Tayssoun, Macey Vasquez, Lindsey Walker, Melanie Wills and Kiko Young. Costumed by the Dance Science program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crew<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Addisyn De La Rosa served as stage manager; Morgan Hildum, assistant stage manager. Abi McKinney and Bailey Zettler were house managers. Francelli Orta was the light board operator and Anneliese VanDagna the sound board operator. Maria Arias Perez, Sebastian Campo, Selena Mori and Bonnie Rembold were stagehands. Julian Dean was an usher, and Kambree Beavers and Rylee Braun were videographers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Two
“Luna” dancers Riley Emler and Courtney Hejnicki. Photo by Glen Vigus.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

‘Unbound’<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSta\u0144czyk\u201d was choreographed by Lenzy Zettler. Performed by Riley Emler, Sterling Layer, Abi McKinney, Melanie Wills and Bailey Zettler. Costumed by Lenzy Zettler and the Dance Science program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cClub Heads,\u201d choreographed by Sommer Edgerson. Performed by Rylee Braun, Gracie Coon, Macie Everitt, Olivia Leedy, Calista Lloyd, Kayla Paton, Rachel Stoner and Macey Vasquez. Costumed by Sommer Edgerson and Jacqueline Edgerson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLuna,\u201d choreographed by Lyndsay Walker. Performed by Riley Emler and Courtney Hejnicki. Costumed by Lindsay Walker and the Dance Science program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTusk,\u201d choreographed by Lindsey Walker. Performed by Brook Dryden, Macie Everitt, Courtney Hejnicki, Macey Vasquez, Melanie Wills and Kiko Young. Costumed by the Dance Science program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cElastic,\u201d choreographed by Lenzy Zettler. Performed by Riley Emler, Sterling Layer, Abi McKinney, Mia Pe\u00f1a, Callie Ratcliff, Melanie Wills and Bailey Zettler. Costumed by the Dance Science program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne-Sided,\u201d choreographed by Sommer Edgerson. Performed by Rylee Braun, Courtney Hejnicki, Macey Vasquez, Bailey Zettler and Lenzy Zettler. Costumed by the Dance Science program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crew<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Elizabeth Drake served as stage manager; Morgan Hildum, assistant stage manager; Sommer Edgerson, Lindsay Walker and Lenzy Zettler were house managers. Francelli Orta was the light board operator; and Anneliese VanDagna was the sound board operator. Stagehands featured Maria Arias Perez, Sebastian Campo, Selena Mori and Bonnie Rembold. Julian Dean was an usher; and Connor Kaan and Carissa Mathiason were videographers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Seven
\u201cClub Heads\u201d dancers left to right: Rylee Braun, Macie Everitt, Kayla Paton, Macey Vasquez, Rachel Stoner, Olivia Leedy, Calista Lloyd. Photo by Glen Vigus.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top image: \u201cSta\u0144czyk\u201d dancers Riley Emler, Sterling Layer and\u00a0Bailey\u00a0Zettler. Photo by Glen Vigus.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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