Kent, OH – Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2022-2023 production season with the 2023 Kent State Dance Ensemble Collective Impressions. The concert will be presented in E. Turner Stump Theatre Fri., March 24 through Sat., March. 25, 2023.
This concert features choreography by Kent State faculty member Catherine Meredith, former artistic director and choreographer of Ohio Ballet, Heinz Poll, guest choreographer, Micaela Taylor, and undergraduate student Jared Warren performed by the Kent State Dance Ensemble. Of the five works, Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance was honored to present the legacy dance treasure "Bolero" created by renowned choreographer, Heinz Poll, staged by assistant professor of dance and artistic director of the Kent Dance Ensemble Catherine Meredith.
The production and design team of "Collective Impressions" includes artistic director, Catherine Meredith; costume design coordinator, Keely Rutledge; costume design by Keely Rutledge, Veronica Blumberg, Amanda Kittel, Maria Perez, and Edward Sylvia; lighting design by Nick Eberts; sound design by Bella Brehm; Kylie Karam and Mia Savelli are the student directors; Reilly Masi is the production stage manager; and Tony Hardin is the School Director and Producer.
Program excerpt from artistic director, Catherine Meredith:
In my inaugural year directing the Kent Dance Ensemble, it is my belief that art and specifically, dance, has the ability to stimulate and provoke changes in the human condition. It is my hope that audience members will leave the theater having shared in a visceral experience. To that end, this year’s work was chosen based on its history or legacy as well as spotlighting current innovative voices in our field. For dance to remain relevant, we must keep questioning, pushing, and driving the art form forward while continuing to honor its past.
“Collective Impressions” embraces the spirit of community, coming together. It is what is experienced when a group of people work together towards a common goal. Each individual occupying this space brings with them their own thoughts, values, interpretations, work ethics, stamina, and artistry. It is in this space where dancers start by learning choreography to discovering themselves within it. What may begin as singular ingredients, eventually forms an exciting cohesive collective. The beauty therein lies that we experience this as dancers, choreographers, and viewers.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets to "Collective Impressions" can be purchased through the Performing Arts Box Office by phone at 330-672-2787.
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Media Contact:
Jen Crabtree, jcrabt13@kent.edu