The Collegiate Dance Teams United Together - 1060 Words

Helen Samuel Extravadance November 21, 2014 Dare To On the evening of November 21st, the Collegiate dance teams united together again to put on an amazing performance. Ballroom, world, contemporary and specialty teams came together in a swirl of colorful costumes and dazzling lights to stun and impress the audience in the Kirkham auditorium. As the lights blacked out signaling the end of the opening piece, four ladies, stunningly arrayed in blue, black and rhinestones, lined the center of the stage. Music blared from the speakers and the four started into synchronized steps that begin the dance. Daring to represent as the title suggested the four were joined by their partners only to trade places with four other couples.†¦show more content†¦I truly felt the excitement not just of performing but I could tell the audience was enjoying watching us dance as well. The sharp clean arms and the high energy level of the dance all portrayed a sense of fun and excitement. Much like the feeling one experiences before or during an actual party, the dance felt like a group of friends out for a night a club, just with a lot more synchronicity. However, the night was far from over. A spotlight focused on a single couple started the next piece. Chiming piano chords echoed almost eerily through the auditorium as the soloist began to move. Soon two other couples joined them with two more coming on from the sides. Enveloped in flowing white and pink gowns five couples glided across the floor. Soft music accompanied graceful chassà ©s and turns. Circle and line formations gave the feeling that even though time moves on there are some memories that can never be forgotten. The couples worked together with precise technique and practiced grace to tell a story of longing love. The dancers dared to remember, as the title insists, the pain of losing love. Expressive arm movements and sections where only the ladies were dancing further advanced this image and shared the emotion with the audience. Balancà ©s and swirling skirts gave the dance a beautiful and almost ephemeral quality. Incredibly touching the dancers’ grace crea ted a nostalgic feeling that was reminiscent of dreams. It was almost as if the audience was