Dancewise: from the heART
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Theatre Sewanee presents DanceWise: From the heART, Friday through Sunday, Feb. 24–26, at the Tennessee Williams Center’s Proctor Hill Theatre. The four performances are at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24; 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25; and 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26.
Under the artistic direction of Courtney World, Theatre Sewanee produces the fourth annual performance of DanceWise. This collection of dances will feature performances by 14 Sewanee students, as well as choreographic premieres by Courtney World, assistant professor of dance, and student Fridien Tchoukoua, C’17. Students will perform an Afro-modern dance piece choreographed by guest artist Madia Cooper, and a contemporary dance piece created by guest artist Bill Evans and the dancers. Evans will also perform the solo “Interview,” choreographed by Claire Porter, and a suite of tap dance duets with Courtney World.
DanceWise: From the heART features a variety of styles ranging from tap to contemporary to African dance. This performance celebrates the joy and pleasure of movement and connects us all through shared rhythms, contagious energy, unbridled emotion and exquisite artistry.