Student choreographers put work on display.Byline: The Register-Guard New works by University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. undergraduate choreographers This is a list of choreographers A
The performances begin at 8 p.m. tonight, Friday and Saturday at the Dougherty Dance Theatre, on the third floor of Gerlinger Annex at 1484 University St. Tickets, available at the door, are $10 for general admission and $5 for students and seniors. Mandy Ann Barba will premiere her new work, `The Mouth's Cradle,' set to music by Bjork. An intimate piece derived from the practice of Authentic Movement authentic movement, n See movement-in-depth. , the cast of six progresses from discord to harmony and explores interconnectedness between dancers. Sarah Bixby's aggressive new work, `Internal Conflict,' is inspired by the choreographer's battle between life choices amid chaotic surroundings. This explosive hip-hop piece has a mix of music by Eminem, Fort Minor and Fili Stylz, assembled by Carl DeBaldo. `The Only Constant Is Change' is the title of Sarah Daily's new work. Movement for its own sake is the motivation for this fusion of hip-hop and modern vocabulary, set for seven dancers. The Vitamin String Quartet string quartet Ensemble consisting of two violins, viola, and cello, or a work written for such an ensemble. Since c. 1775 such works have been perhaps the predominant genre of chamber music. provides the music, titled `Down, Set, Go.' Desiree Townley will premiere `From the Acropolis acropolis (əkrŏp`əlĭs) [Gr.,=high point of the city], elevated, fortified section of various ancient Greek cities. The Acropolis of Athens, a hill c.260 ft (80 m) high, with a flat oval top c. ,' inspired by Digital Arts associate professor Ying Tan's installation, `Rain.' The group work features movement reminiscent of early 20th century modern dance. Edith Wyrick will premiere `To Ascend,' a collaborative dance-theater work for eight. An urban environment is created, and its `inhabitants' are explored through a combination of set and improvised im·pro·vise v. im·pro·vised, im·pro·vis·ing, im·pro·vis·es v.tr. 1. To invent, compose, or perform with little or no preparation. 2. move- ment, gesture and speech. The music samples Radiohead, Deerhoof and Tom Waits. A special feature will be video components that will play between the pieces of the program. They are a collaboration between the choreographers and Jaylene Arnold, a second-year master of fine arts Noun 1. Master of Fine Arts - a master's degree in fine arts MFA master's degree - an academic degree higher than a bachelor's degree but lower than a doctor's degree candidate in digital arts. |
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