Monday, February 6, 2012

Dance

John Goode, who leads an eponymous performance group, has been working with both professional dancers and select students in preparation for his piece “The Rambler,” about the “rambling spirit.” ELIZABETH WILSON/Staff

Ramblers do it all in dance showcase

By on February 5, 2012

The dancers of the Joe Goode Performance Group were powerful … and I never thought power could be that beautiful. But the strength of the group’s performance of “The Rambler” — including singing, poetry, movement, music and spoken word — made it a stand-out show. The show was varied, but every portion of the performance [...]

The members of the Ballroom Performance Group are organizing another performance-fundraiser — one of its major ones of the year — which will incorporate favorite show tunes alongside new choreography. ROBYN JOHNSON/Staff

Dance night does ‘great job’ of capturing Broadway

By on January 29, 2012

For three nights, the University’s New Dance Theatre became the Fox. I took the intro-level ballroom class in that theater, and at first it appeared to be the same stuffy space with the same wooden floor I’d half-fallen, half-fox trotted across a thousand times to get my grade of “S.” Then, though, came the lights, the costumes and [...]

The members of the Ballroom Performance Group are organizing another performance-fundraiser — one of its major ones of the year — which will incorporate favorite show tunes alongside new choreography. ROBYN JOHNSON/Staff

Ballroom dancers bring Broadway magic

By on January 26, 2012

When there’s no “Dancing with the Stars” to be seen, there is still dancing with students. The Ballroom Performance Group will be hosting its 16th annual Ballroom Magic, which is the student organization’s major fundraiser of the year. This year’s theme is “The Best of Broadway,” and will feature musical numbers from many of Broadway’s [...]

Samantha Gabai teaches hula-hooping — but, she said, the practice isn’t just about moving the rings in a circle. It’s about learning the art of rhythm. RANDY SCHAFER/Staff

Alumna teaches ‘tricks’ of hooping

By on January 20, 2012

Samantha Gabai has taken a childhood toy — and applied it to dance. The University alumna is teaching her second semester of beginner’s hoop dancing classes at Floorspace. And it’s a little bit more than a simple swivel of the hip. “Most people know that you can hula hoop in a circle on your waist,” [...]

The State Ballet Theatre of Russia will be performing Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ However, without words, the dancers’ version will emphasize the emotion of the form. Courtesy the State Ballet Theatre of Russia.

Russian ballet combines movement, music in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ rendition

By on January 16, 2012

Ballet brings love to life on stage — or so is the goal of the State Ballet Theatre of Russia in its rendition of “Romeo and Juliet.” The dancers hope to breathe life into the classic tale of undying love through movement. The movie and play format of the well-known tale of two forbidden lovers have [...]

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Ballroom Dancing

By on November 19, 2011

Photos from ballroom dancing that took place at Memorial hall.

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Dance students prep final showcase

By on November 9, 2011

Photos: ALLISON LOVE/Staff Adrenaline and passion will collide when the curtains lift at the New Dance Theater tonight. After a semester of planning, the dance department seniors are ready to share their original choreography with the public. This is their last chance to leave a mark on the University dance department. The Senior Exit Dance [...]

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Greek Grind 2011 at Classic Center

By on October 20, 2011

Caitlyn Hardy, the organizer of ladies-only Dance Dance Party Party, encourages women to bust loose in a ‘judgment-free zone.’ ALLISON LOVE/Staff

Dance party calls all women: ‘it’s a free-for-all’

By on October 11, 2011

A new dance craze is sweeping the Earth – for women only. And now, ladies in Athens can participate. A “Dance Dance Party Party” class is offered once a week at Whole: Mind. Body. Art., for women eager to exercise in an entertaining way. Caitlyn Hardy, the primary organizer of “Dance Dance Party Party,” encourages [...]

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Community Dance Day

By on October 9, 2011

On Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011 the University of Georgia Department of Dance holds its second Annual Community Dance Day. The event featured a dance lesson, an outside reception, and several performances by various dance groups from the Athens Community. ALAN LIOW/Staff