About This Show

This first of two Maryland Dance Ensemble concerts during the season focuses on the creative, cutting-edge visions of Dance faculty and guest choreographers. Student dancers will perform in a program that includes the world premieres of:

“Oasis” by faculty Sara Pearson and Patrik Widrig, featuring members from PEARSONWIDRIG DANCETHEATRE along with student dancers

“Movement Poetry Project” by faculty Adriane Fang, a work that includes an interactive multimedia element

“I Wake Up Dreaming” by faculty Alvin Mayes
“In Its Right Place” by MFA Dance candidate Graham Brown

The program also features “Depth of Perception” by guest choreographer David Dorfman, performed by faculty member Sharon Mansur and guest performer Boris Willis.
Guest choreographer Tere O’Connor will also present a new work and will be in residence to set the work on student dancers.

Show Details

Dates: Opening Night: December 2, 2011 Final Performance: December 3, 2011