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SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 20206PM, PROGRAM B | 8PM, PROGRAM CDANCEWORKS STUDIO THEATRE

PROGRAM B, 6PM

Thursday was twine, yesterday was colorful,today is ______Choreography & Performance: Molly Kiefer, Jimmi Weyneth Music: “Starwood Choker” by Bing and Ruth

GhoomarChoreography: Cyenthia VijayakumarDancers: Cyenthia Vijayakumar’s students, Kavita Tawadare and Madhuravalli IyengarThis is a folk dance from the Rajasthan, one of the states in India. This piece is inspired by Bollywood music.

Never EnoughChoreography & Performance: Alex LabeotsMusic: Loren Allred

The DanzersChoreography: Gina T’aiPerformance: Susan Honer, Gina T’aiMusic: “Guilty” by Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb

Fortunate Fall Choreography: Ogechi Egekeze Performance: Ogechi Egekeze, Bella Giancaspro, Clare Herrig, Rachel Moore Music: Nicholas Britell, Beyoncé ft. James Blake, Kings Kaleidoscope Artist note: This piece combines three compositions to share the message that the best moments may come from moving forward after a “fall” and realizing that there are important lessons that can be learned from every situation.

DissonanceChoreography: Geovanni Virella-TorresPerformance: Noelle Jay, Geovanni Virella-TorresMusic: Billie EilishCostume Credits: Kim Instenes

RhythmChoreography & Performance: Kanchana SrinivasanMusic: Beethoven, Shantha DhananjayanNotes: In this piece the artist displays movements of the head, eyes, hands and feet, set to varying rhythmic patterns.

Flashbulb MemoryChoreography: Dani Kuepper in collaboration with the castMusic: “Water from the Same Source” and “NY Snow Globe”, by The Rachel’sCast: Bob Balderson, Julie Borouchoff, Katrina Hjelmgren, Tom Hjelmgren, Ceva Katz, Keith Knox, Jeanne Kollmeyer, Judy Levine, Natalie Lloyd Jones, Mary Ann MitchellArtist note: This dance began as a conversation, with each cast member sharing an autobiographical “flashbulb memory”, or an impactful personal incident remembered with vivid detail. The end result is a dance that collages the varied individual stories together into a cohesive snapshot of community. Special thanks to Mauriah Kraker, Jennifer Kohnhorst, Janice Hjelmgren and Jane Lewis for their contributions to the creative process. And thanks to the cast for trusting me and being willing to go on this wild ride together!

– Dani Kuepper

Special thanks to UWM Dance for providing additional rehearsal space for UWM Dance alumni, and

Colin Gawronski – Danceworks’ Resident Lighting Designer.

PROGRAM C, 8PM

Train of ThoughtChoreography: Catey Ott ThompsonPerformance: Sarah Chomeau, Rebecca Johnson, Catey Ott Thompson, Natasha PoseyMusic: Randall WooldSet Design: Meghan McKaleProgram note: This quartet explores the synapses and artistic impulses of the brain and nervous system, moving in and out of gray matter, electric currents and synchronicity. This piece is Ott Thompson’s love letter to her 8 year old son, Xander, as he grows to understand his own mind and emotional intentions.

EmotionsChoreography & Performance: Kanchana SrinivasanMusic: Shankar Mahadevan, Mahesh Raghava, Saranya SrinivasArtist Note: In this South Indian classical dance piece called Bharatanatyam, the artist presents two contrasting emotions - angry & fierce and happy & cheerful.

d y s p h o r i aChoreography: Chelsey in deep collaboration with IvyPerformance: Chelsey Becher and Ivy Jerin RobertsonArtist Note: I want to take this space to acknowledge all trans, non-binary, and queer people who are a part of this community and beyond. This is for you. We walk this path because of the people who came before and we continue to walk it for the people who come after. Deepest gratitude to our trans ancestors and all who’ve made our journeys possible. Thank you to Ivy for being one of my truest guiding lights and putting your faith in me for this project. Thank you to Emily Bartsch for giving me space and love to plant the seeds of these ideas with you.

Supermarket FlowersChoreography & Performance: Fusion Dance Collective (Nicole Bauer, Alex Labeots, Kate Neuberg, Nina Geromel, Shana Sigmund, Holly Stanger, Kathleen Wolff, Maura Rich)Music: Ed Sheeran

beyond the mire...Choreography & Performance: Rebecca JohnsonMusic: Symon van Gent, U137

| Layers |Choreography: Gina LaurenziPerformance: Danceworks Youth Performance Company members (Vivian Foster, Maya Hirsig-Smith, Syrena Hjelmgren, Ava Lemke, Naila Reaves-Sanchez, Julia Schuessler)Music: Stars Of The Lid, Nicholas Britell, Howes Note: Thank you to understudies Esme Burling and Claire Watson for your great work.

TeentaalChoreography & Music Composition: Late.Guru.Dr.Maya RaoPerformance: Cyenthia Vijayakumar with her student Kanchana SrinivasanArtist Note: This is technical Kathak composition which is set in 16 beats with varying speeds. This piece encompasses rhythmic footwork, swift pirouettes, graceful movements and elegant stances.

Special thanks to UWM Dance for providing additional rehearsal space for UWM Dance alumni, and

Colin Gawronski – Danceworks’ Resident Lighting Designer.

Diane Yokes Alberto Leopizzi

Danceworks Mad Hot is an innovative educational dance program, providing arts and physical education to youth in Milwaukee-area schools. Over the last 14 years, Danceworks Mad Hot has touched the lives of more than 26,000 students in grades 4-6 throughout the Greater Milwaukee Area.

Want to volunteer? Contact Angela Weidner, Development & Programs Coordinator, at 414.277.8480 x6019 or aweidner@danceworksmke.org.

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This project is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Danceworks is a proud member of the United Performing Arts Fund.

1661 N. Water St. Milwaukee, WI | P 414.277.8480 | DanceworksMKE.org

Coming up at Danceworks…

DANCEWORKS PERFORMANCE MKE

OUT OF MANY, ONEFebruary 6 –8, 2020 | Jan Serr Studio

The Milwaukee skyline, featured in the beautiful, Jan Serr Studio, provides the backdrop for dances that celebrate the robust and varied landscape of the city’s artists. Danceworks Performance MKE (DPMKE) draws inspiration from a diverse wealth of movers and brings them together with live musicians for a concert experience that is rooted and grown in this community that we cherish. Artistic Director Dani Kuepper, DPMKE member Gina Laurenzi and guest artist Dawn Springer will choreograph the evening of dances, set to music by composer, Allen Russell.

101 WAYS TO ENTER & EXIT (STAGE DOOR LEFT)May 14-17, 2020 | Next Act Theatre

Our lives are marked by comings and goings. Sometimes a grand and sweeping entrance – sometimes an abrupt and unexpected exit. Long goodbyes, stumbling onto stage unprepared or shot like a cannon into the unknown. We’ll explore tales that exude humor, sorrow, joy and compassion crafted by guest author, Jennifer Kohnhorst (The Moth Twin Cities StorySLAM Winner, DPC’s Secrets from the Wide Sky). This theatrical event unfolds with original music by percussionist Andy Miller (UWM Dance Department Music Director), who provides drum rolls to accompany grand entrances and the steady pulse that vibrates through the exuberance of birth, the endurance of life and the ritual and beauty of death. Choreography by Dani Kuepper embodies these extreme moments of lived experience through an intergenerational cast that offer a collective wisdom and diverse perspective of beginnings and endings.

IN ADDITION TO OUR REGULAR STUDIO ADULT CLASSES,CHECK OUT:

SOCIAL DANCE SERIES: Swing DanceFridays, 7-8pm | Now – February 21

This series will cover Jitterbug, Triple Time Swing & Lindy Hop.

INTRO TO DANCE SERIES: Intro to Musical TheatreSundays, 11:15am-12:30pm | Now – February 9

DANCE SAMPLER SERIES: K-PopWednesdays, 6:15-7:15pm | Now – February 19

Visit DanceworksMKE.org for the most up-to-date calendar of performances, studio dance and dance fitness classes for youth and adults, dance workshops and so much more!