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FSU Department of Theatre and Dance to Present “Emergence”

The Frostburg State University Department of Theatre and Dance Spring Dance Concert will come to the stage on Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Drama Theatre of FSU’s Performing Arts Center. Titled “Emergence,” the concert showcases the eclectic work of student choreographers and designers. Under the guidance of FSU faculty members Jamie McGreevy, Brian Scruggs and Michele Labar, the concert will feature energetic dances in the styles of hip-hop, tap, contemporary, ballet and “voguing.”

Highlighting the vitality of personal and stylistic diversity, the concert grew from the original work of nine emerging choreographers during the spring semester.

Graduating senior Madeleine Bohrer will present a picturesque duet called “New Beginnings” as her final contribution to the FSU Dance Company, while a piece by Yazmin Bush focuses on losing yourself in the day-to-day obstacles thrown at you in life.

A vibrant voguing battle scene by Shaiday Dancy serves as a tribute to DMV Models Inc., and Deion Dawodu’s choreography embodies the struggle of breaking away from toxic relationships. A piece by Mariah Goldring explores what it means to break social norms in today’s society.

Second-time choreographer Krysten Gutrich created a dance about appearances and Sarah Polkabla’s “Limitless” signifies the unlimited boundary that surrounds creativity in the world of dance. Alex Stewart’s choreography reflects on the ways negative energy holds a person back and the importance of positive energy to bring everyone back. Finally, Anecia Whitehead will present an emotional piece dedicated to loved ones “while on the road to heaven and eternity.”

Early in the creative process, these choreographers teamed up with lighting and costume designers to implement their vision into a fully realized performance. Jennifer Grein, Shawn Zupancic, Austin Hueg, Kim Lartz, Rachel Saylor and Brian M. Scruggs collaborated on lighting designs, and Rachel Saylor, Alejandro Portillo Romero, Habtamu Anderson and Michele Labar created costumes designs. The show will be stage-managed by Rebekah Brown.

“The student choreographers have been working really hard to hone in on their individual creative process. It has been really exciting to witness their discoveries and journey. That is one of the most awesome parts of my position as director. … I have the chance to watch these young artists develop their own creative voices and unique selves,” McGreevy said.

Tickets are $6 for students and $12 for the general public and can be reserved by calling the box office at 301-687-7462 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 4 p.m. Group discounts are available when arranged in advance. For updates, follow Theatre and Dance on Facebook at Theatre and Dance at FSU and Instagram at FSUTheatreDance. For more information, contact the Department of Theatre and Dance at 301-687-4145.

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