Hope Rising: Senior Dance Concert

Hope Rising: Senior Dance Concert

Saint Davids, PA, 1/23/17: Come witness the entertaining artistry of Eastern’s Senior Dance Majors as they present compelling choreographic works that reflect four years of exploration and achievement. Over the weekend of Feb. 3rd-5th these choreographers are offering two complete programs comprised of three major works each, so be sure to catch them all!

Program A’s exciting lineup includes Jordan Bonney’s The Fight to Float where an underwater adventure is revealed depicting the resiliency it takes to overcome struggling in the face of drowning by persevering and floating to safety. Next is Alex Robert’s mature, topical work, Bring Her Home which sheds light on the raw and true stories of trafficked and sexually abused victims in today’s world. Influenced by the character of Fantine in Les Miserables, this cathartic work may produce a strong emotional response. Lastly is Dominique Ridley’s My Doxology: A Hymn of Praise which invites the audience into her personal journey of worship, moving from conformity to freedom. This energetic, autobiographical work provides commentary on the norms of worship within the modern church.

Program B’s enthralling lineup includes Samantha Ambrico’s The Journey Unseen which invites the audience to experience an adventure into darkness. This semiautobiographical piece explores the unique aspects of living with blindness. Blindfolded dancers embark on a tactile, courageous exploration of adapting to a life lived differently. Next is Hannah Brumbach’s Hymn Study which is a portrait of reminiscence. Hymns are familiar, serving to mend together the recollective feelings of our pasts with the promise that the future brings; they help us to make sense of where we have been in order to pursue where we are going. This uplifting work is a memorial of this reflective phenomenon. Lastly is Megan Schultz’s Promise through the Shadows which poses the question “What room does fear have?” During this triumphant piece the audience will realize that despite our daily fears, God will always provide us with the strength to overcome them.

McInnis Auditorium

Show A: Friday, Feb. 3 at 8 pm & Saturday, Feb. 4 at 3 pm

Jordan Bonney

Alexandra Roberts

Dominique Ridley

Show B: Saturday, Feb. 4 at 8 pm & Sunday, Feb. 5 at 3 pm

Samantha Ambrico

Hannah Brumbach

Megan Schultz

Students w/ Eastern ID: $5.00

Children 10 and under: $5.00

General Admission: $10.00

Eastern University is a Philadelphia Christian university of the arts and sciences located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia at 1300 Eagle Road in St. Davids, PA. Eastern enrolls approximately 3,800 students in its undergraduate, graduate, professional, urban, Seminary and international programs. Its core values of faith, reason and justice are woven into all of its educational programs. For more information visit www.eastern.edu or contact Denise McMillan, Communications Director, 610-341-4365, dmcmill@eastern.edu

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