Choosing music becomes a large part of the process, and this year it was incredibly exciting to witness the collaboration of students fromTeton Music School with JRC Choreographers . The music composers worked alongside the dancers to create original music for three of the dances. Choreographers participated in marketing and funding tasks, making costume, staging, and lighting choices – all to culminate in this evening’s performance. Beyond the student work, this year the JRC students also had the amazing opportunity of working with Lily Gelfand of David Dorfman Dance and award-winning choreographer Gina Patterson . Lily and Gina challenged the dancers to find new layers of themselves and modeled a professional working environment. This process provides a valuable opportunity for our students – typically a college-level experience. This year’s theme “Sum of Our Parts” feels very relevant to me as an alum myself and current JRC director. As I think about all the students, faculty, staff, donors, and parents that I have encountered during my time at DW, every person feels integral to the growth and success of the DW program. I believe in dance education because I believe dance is a reflection of life and a beautiful practice in being present and creating community. Thank you to the community that is here today and the community that has been built over the last 50 years for your support and love of the arts. I am so honored to share with you this year’s NDNC Performance. If you are joining us in person from the Center Theater, or are joining us virtually from the comfort of your own home, I hope you enjoy tonight’s performance and that you will join us for more of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations to come.
Michaela Ellingson, Junior Repertory Company Director
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