University of Tampa Spring Dance Concert 2013
Attended on Saturday, February 23rd at 2:00pm
Scherzo Czerny, Opus 75.5
The pointe costume was beautiful. Point ballerina was off balance and fell once. She recovered well. Her partner was sturdy and wonderful. He really felt like the backbone of the performance. They kept up their facial expressions well. The rest of the dancers were frequently out of sync. The choreography was beautiful but could have been executed better.
Eve's Burden
I really connected with this dance, but the dancers were lacking energy. The mix of styles was lovely to watch. Emotions were displayed very well which really helped the audience to connect to the dancers and what they were trying to convey. The movements were quick, precise, and well executed.
Tortured Soul
This was my favorite. The dancers were synchronized which made the dance that much more beautiful and stunning to watch. The choice of music added depth and quality to the performance. The choreography blended seamlessly with the music really adding an "in the moment" quality to the performance.
Escape from Freedom
This number was very long, yet the performer's energy remained level throughout the performance. It was very story like and intensely relatable. It reminded me of a child's relationship with their parents. We want so much to be free and on our own, but we also want to be within the comfort of what we have called home all of our life. The dancer gave a great performance (those kicks!), but could have done more to establish his character.
The Secret Life of Muses
The most memorable piece of this performance was the dancers' seamless execution of the chain weaving. The dancers were adept and refined. They made the complicated choreography appear unchallenging to them.
Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See
This was brilliantly choreographed. The performance was so alive and full of energy. The dancers' movements were pronounced. The story line was relatable for the deaf and for others as well. I felt that the deaf dancer could have executed her part much better. It really felt half hearted and lacked energy. I was really expecting her to blow us away at the end.
Primal Fear
The musical selection for this piece was absolutely perfect. It's title was exactly that 160 BPM. The music paired with the exceptional movements of the dancers had me on the edge of my seat the whole performance. The silk work was wonderful and this performance was undoubtedly one of the best undergrad works I have seen. Everything was perfect from their strong arms, to the fierce expressions on each and every dancers' faces.
Confessions of a Mean Girl
I thought this one was terrible. The dancers were good but the choreography and story line were confusing. Were the three girls acting as different personalities of one girl? Was it supposed to be that every girl has a mean girl in them? And where were the confessions. This number was not clearly communicated to the audience and I found myself waiting for it to be over.
Wild, Calling Collect
This performance was choreographed beautifully. The chain reaction of most of the movements made me feel as though we are all linked. The dancers truly knew their parts and their foot work was superb.
Continuum
This number was beautiful but was not rehearsed enough. The dancers were unsure of their footwork and it hindered their performance and caused them to be out of sync.
Lovely Way to Burn
This 19020s-esque, prohibition piece was stunning. The burlesque style coupled with the skilled dancers made for a great show. The entire performance was animated and dynamic. Everyone knew their part well. The costumes further enhanced the performance. The soloist, Lindsey, executed her piece flawlessly. She was so in the moment and did not stop smiling once. She has a very compelling stage presence. The last piece of this number was great, but the costumes were not flattering. The larger chested girls needed better bras. I am large chested myself and I found it very distracting from an overall good performance.
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