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April 30,1998
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Elon Danceis showcase talents tonight in McCrary
Erik Akelaitis
A&E Editor
McCrary Theatre will come
alive with miisic and dance tonight
and Friday as the Elon Dancers
showcase their talents.
The group of dancers is led by
Sara Romersberger, the artistic di
rector of the show, and an Elon
professor, who has directed and
choreographed several Elon pro
ductions, including “Working,”
“The Pirates of Penzance” and “The
Robber Bridegroom.”
“Thirty-eight students audi
tioned for the show and only 26
were selected to perform,” she said.
“The selection process was
very selective and the show will
reflect their level of artistic talent
and sensual dance.”
Modern, jazz, tap and ballet
are some of the different dancing
styles the group will perform; In
total, the concert will entail seven
dance pieces.
In addition to Romersbergers’
work and dedication, five
other choreographers
lent their talents and
expertise to help
make the show as
successful as pos
sible.
The group
of choreogra
phers include
Rebecca
Hutchins,
modern
dance cho-
r e o g r a - p h e r ,
Gene Medler, tap
cho- reographer,
Nina Wheeler, jazz
choreographer, Jane
Wellford and Sarah Bright,
an Elon senior and student chore
ographer.
Bright has performed in an ar
ray of Elon productions including
“Dancing at
Lughanasa,” “Work
ing,” “Baby” and most re
cently “The Bacchae.”
In addition to her Elon cre-
d e n t i a 1 s , Bright has per-
“Angel Stand-
By” for Univer
sity of North Caro-
lina Chapel Hill’s
modern dance exten
sion program.
As for the performers,
the group of 26 students have
worked diligently to get their
dance pieces perfected for tonight’s
performance.
Jessica Cyran, sophomore, is
one of the 26 students who will
perform in the show.
“Being a part of any produc
tion is an awesome experience,”
Cyran said.
“We had a good time working
with each other. Together as a
whole, it is going to be a great
performance because there are
so many different dance pieces.”
With a variety of dance
styles, Romersberger said that
anyone will enjoy the concert.
“It is a fun show that is ac
cessible to anyone because there
is such a variety of dance styles,”
she said.
The show takes the stage
tonight and Friday, May 1 at 8
p.m. in McCrary Theatre. Tick
ets are free with an Elon College
ID and $5 without.
Come to the
North Carolina
Poetry Festivall
Saturday, May 2
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Yeager Recital Hall
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Gene Siskel
Tribune Media Services
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