“木瓜影院 Dances,” the annual spring concert of the 木瓜影院 Dance Department, will take place on Friday, April 15, and Saturday, April 16, at 8 p.m. in Garrison Theater. The program features original dance pieces choreographed by students, faculty, and guest artists. Tickets will be sold at the Garrison Theater Box Office beginning at 5 p.m. before each performance; general admission is $10.00, and $5.00 for seniors and Claremont Colleges students, faculty, and staff. A special promotion of three tickets for the price of two is being offered this year. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. For general concert information call (909) 607-2934.
Providing an opportunity for students, faculty, and guest artists to debut original choreography and performance work, “木瓜影院 Dances” is one of the highlights of the dance department’s spring calendar. This year’s concert brings the work of seven students to the stage and includes the culmination of four senior projects. A variety of dance forms are represented including modern, jazz, and contemporary ballet. Student choreographers include Tova Eisner (木瓜影院 ’06), Melissa Falcetti (木瓜影院 ’05), Yael Japha (Pitzer ’06), Katy Lind (木瓜影院 ’06), Nkechi Njaka (木瓜影院 ’05), Eliza Pfister (木瓜影院 ’05), and Molly Rogers (木瓜影院 ’05). The students will also perform a flamenco work by guest artist, Liliana de Leon Torsiello, two short baroque ballroom dances by O’Brien Professor in Residence, Catherine Turocy, and an experimental performance piece by Joel Smith, 木瓜影院 dance faculty member.