CofC Dance Program to Present Performance on October 15th and 16th

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CofC Stages at the College of Charleston’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents its fall dance concert, “Shifting Perspectives.” Choreographed by faculty and guest artists, this collection of dances portrays the department’s 2022-23 season theme, “Constructing Identity,” by examining dance in ways that challenge traditional conventions or perceptions.

An excerpt from “La Sylphide” will be performed in the original danseuse en travesty style, a popular convention from the 1840s in which women danced both the male and female roles. “Ode” is a modern dance inspired by the work of visual artist Mary Walker. Walker’s paintings will be projected behind the performers, deepening the connection between the dancers and the artwork.

The department celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the establishment of its dance major, and Artistic Director Gretchen McLaine notes that the major’s growth is reflected in the concert’s diversity of genres. Three ballets, three modern works, a tap piece, and a jazz dance comprise the show, offering something for every audience member.

Performances of “Shifting Perspectives” at Sottile Theatre (44 George St.) are Saturday, October 15th at 7:30 pm and Sunday, October 16th at 2 pm. Individual tickets are $20 adults; $15 seniors (60+), military/veteran, and youth under 18; $12 CofC students, faculty, and staff. Info and ticket links are at go.cofc.edu/dance2022 or contact the George Street Box Office by emailing gsbo@cofc.edu or calling (843) 953-4726.

2022-23 CofC Stages Season

Visit go.cofc.edu/cofcstages to learn about all six productions that center on the theme “Constructing Identity,” which explores family, love, friendship, and finding one’s place. The diverse characters and stories in the season wrestle with identity, journey, clarity and defining oneself in six productions that include musical theatre, plays and dance:

“Violet” by Jeanine Tesori and Brian Crawley,

“Shifting Perspectives” (faculty-choreographed dance concert),

“Miss Bennet, Christmas at Pemberley” by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon,

“Two Gentlemen of Verona” by William Shakespeare,

“Becoming We” (student-choreographed dance concert),

“Marcus or the Secret of Sweet” by Tarell Alvin McCraney

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