Sharing Stories of our Soles
By Libby Dalrymple
There were 28 dancers, five technical crew, 29 dances, four months of preparation and three nights of performance! The basic facts of the 2016 Dance Showcase can be told with numbers but the real essence of this creative extravaganza was based on a series of stories. Hence the name of this year’s production, Sharing Stories of our Soles. Through dance and movement, many stories were told that made the audience think, feel, laugh and cry; they entertained but at the same time expressed and explored a myriad of emotions as well as many personal and social issues. The stories were told through a variety of dance styles: jazz, hip-hop, ballet, tap, acro and contemporary. The show also featured many vibrant cultural pieces such as the Bollywood, Chinese, Caribbean “Islander” and “Belly fusion” dances. One highlight of the show was an innovative “production number” based on the story and characters of Alice in Wonderland.
Sharing Stories of our Soles was, as in years past, a student-driven show. Under the leadership of Dance Captains Lizzy McLean, Delaney Stedman, and Sarah Williams, the dancers came together as a team in early November to begin working on their dance technique and conditioning, to explore their creativity and many talents as well as the elements of choreography. The dancers themselves choreographed the majority of the pieces and then taught and mentored each other to learn the dances and bring them to the stage during the first week of March. Students also played an integral role in designing and running the technical aspects of the Show. The annual Dance Showcase is also a celebration of dance in our community; there were guest appearances by staff, male students, and children of campus families.
The joy and positive energy that was shared in our theatre extended beyond campus: proceeds from the sale of flowers for dancers and donations at the door were donated the Ottawa-based Dandelion Dance Company, which offers dance programs for girls of all backgrounds and abilities.
Sharing Stories of our Soles was a show to remember for the dancers and audience members alike.
You can watch the show in its entirety online.
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Frank tsui4/6/2016 @ 11:32 AMWould like to arrange a school visit in late June this year for a grade 5 boy now studying on HK. Pls advise availability.
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