| A World of Dance |
Dance Visions' award
winning "A World of Dance" is an exciting new dance program which
demonstrates the current world of performance dance. With pieces that utilize
techniques of ballet, modern dance, jazz dance, theatre dance, and, most
importantly, hybrids, the program gives a wide perspective on current dance
trends. The works are accessible and extremely varied. Pieces run the gamut from
light-hearted and fun, and works that explore the beauty and physics of moving
bodies, to works that express nature and emotions in everyday experience.
"A World of Dance" explores dance composition as well: audience
members are invited to discuss with the choreographer, dancers
and narrator about the processes and inner workings that go on when
creating and rehearsing dances.
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The dances are works choreographed by Beth Jucovy from 1997 to the present. One of the featured pieces, "Monolith 2007" is a contemporary dance piece created in collaboration with kinetic sculptor Kyle Dries. It elaborates on a fascinating moving object. Other works created for this program include a piece with a classical sensibility choreographed to Spanish guitar music by Luis Venegas de Henestrosa and a poetic dance piece to Jeff Buckley's Hallelujah. A new work that will be presented in the Fall concerts entitled “Ratio 3 to 1” is a tongue- in- cheek battle of the sexes dance, performed to pop music. Dance Visions favorites in the program include a theater dance piece entitled "Sister Story" with music by Bach, Gershwin and REM, and a modern jazz work "Prices to Pay" with music by Bob Dylan and Alan Price. |
The versatile dancers include Johnny DeArden, Celia DeVoe, Beth Jucovy, Jessica Marino and Nichole Piacenza. All strong as individual soloists, they make a wonderful company of dancers. The program is narrated by popular Long Island actress and television host Shirley Romaine.
Re: “A World of Dance:
“I was even more impressed (if possible) than the last time you performed here. A World of Dance was exquisite. Everything was perfect...the music, choreography and the dancers. The company outdid themselves.”
Phyllis L. Cox
PR/Programming, Jericho Public Library