GRADUATE RECITAL PROGRAM / SOLOS / FALL 2024

 

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 GRADUATE RECITAL / FALL 2024

DAN 720 N

Embodied Movement Practices in the Performing Arts

Wellness Center / Studio D

 Frost School of Music


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S O L O S

 

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Performer: Enzo Bernardes

Choreographer: Enzo Bernardes

Synopsis

 

2

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Performer: Arianna Charran

Choreographer: Arianna Charran

Synopsis

 

3

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Performer: Yu Hsuan Chou

Choreographer: Yu Hsuan Chou

Synopsis

 

4

"I Only Lie When I Love You"

Performer: Alexandra Cirile

Choreographer: Alexandra Cirile

Music:  I Only Lie When I Love You by Royal Blood

My piece is about learning to trust myself and not blindly believe what other people tell me about myself. The lyrics of the song relate to my piece because I used to tell myself hurtful things that were not true, and when I learned to treat myself with love I discovered they were lies. The music is also a metaphor for my journey; the song is underpinned by a strong and consistent drumbeat that reflects the steady passage of time. Interestingly, although it is a rock song it does not use an electric guitar, but a bass guitar using an octave pedal. This creates a unique sound characterized by only a single melody, with no distinct chords or harmonies other than those provided by the vocal line. I see this single melody as a strong sense of self, uninfluenced by the noise around it. Even when the vocal harmonies enter, the bass continues uninterrupted, like someone hearing others' opinions and still staying true to themselves.

https://youtu.be/BermIHe03zU?si=_bgR_ZsYUfnaihMR

 

5


"Sky and Earth and the Flapping of Swan's Wings"

Performer: Seongwoo Jeong

Choreographer: Seongwoo Jeong

Music: Saint-Saens "The Swan"

 Synopsis

https://youtu.be/3qrKjywjo7Q?si=3vl__sG_kA5GXw9n

 

6

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Performer: Naeun Ju

Choreographer: Naeun Ju

Synopsis

 

7

“Don’t/exist”

Performer: Nina Lee

Choreographer: Nina Lee

Music:  Ay Kalisud” by Angelo Favis

My hero’s journey has to do with language loss and learning. Looking at the text I produced and the words I circled, it occurred to me that it took me so many years to even reach a place where I could look at my past in a compassionate way, and then on top of that, I believe this is the first time I will work with this in an embodied way. I certainly feel vulnerable showing this part of me. However, when I reflect on it, I believe I owe it to myself to give myself the gift of exploring and expressing this journey, especially my younger self. If I were performing for her, I would want to give the best performance I could so that hopefully she could see herself represented in a thoughtful and meaningful way.

 https://youtu.be/fIRGvXG_D4s?si=TWvs9aN21yfc6Wmn

 

8

Waiting in the Dark

Performer: Yaxin Liu

Choreographer: Yaxin Liu

Music: Counter Attack-Mankind

The main theme of my piece revolves around the confusion and struggles of growing up, expressing a desire to patiently wait for hope to emerge from the darkness.

 https://youtu.be/4PuP7IkpRLU?si=4eBhCKMEQ6dZzi16

 

9

"The One Who Flew The Coop"

performer: Nicole Mangione

Choreographer: Nicole Mangione

Music:  je te laisserai des mots 

https://youtu.be/wsnHTyosZvo?si=-VoLgrA5A3fQMaKl 

My piece is about creating my own life.

 

10

Dreams and Destiny

Performer: Payton McKinnis

Choreographer: Payton McKinnis

Music: Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 13 in Eb Major, Op. 2 No. 1: Andante - Allegro.

This piece chronicles my journey from my teenage life to pursuing my dreams in college, where I was molded with  betrayal, grief, and most of all love.

 https://youtu.be/SftmgzJlBD0?si=ea5QsYQGqDUbG2nj

 

11

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Performer: Angela Ramirez

Choreographer: Angela Ramirez

Synopsis

 

12

Purpose

Performer: Wesley Roy

Choreographer: Wesley Roy

Music:  "Fly to Paradise" by Eric Whitacre

As a child, I was carefree, joyful, a hard worker, and silly. I went to college, and maintained these attributes. Then, I started teaching, and my first year was difficult and, at times, felt tragic. Had I made a horrible mistake? Was this actually the career I wanted? I gained experience, I grew, and I realized that failure is the best teacher. I moved to Orlando, teaching was easier, better, and I was finally happy. Then the Pulse Massacre happened. I was not there, but I was still harmed. I had to be strong for my students, but I was broken. As I put the pieces of myself back together, I gained a new purpose: the music I create with others, the music WE create, is what helps people share their stories, process their feelings, express themselves in a healthy way so they choose compassion and not violence. Just as the city of Orlando responded with love, so I choose love every day. My purpose is to guide others, to protect them, and to teach them how to stand on their own.

 https://youtu.be/wRurPM1BESY?si=NDuw3glC7W6K1MVR

 

13

Find the Path

Performer: Mengxue Tan

Choreographer: Mengxue Tan

Music: Dying Alone by Hammock. 

https://youtu.be/LFE7JeF56SY?si=Y4xWjid1ezc3JiF3 

My piece is about a girl who is constantly exploring her own path, gradually breaking down and rebuilding in a foreign country.

 

14

A journey through loss of love

Performer: Caitlin Turner

Choreographer: Caitlin Turner

Music: Casings by Ethel Cain.

 https://youtu.be/rmkeOCwQ0kA?si=zW9zCZgwFc7EbU2S

 

15

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Performer: Cipriano Valdez-Bell

Choreographer: Cipriano Valdez-Bell

Music:

Synopsis

 

16

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Performer: Demi Viavattine

Choreographer: Demi Viavattine

Synopsis

 

17

Finding Small Happiness

Performer: Xiaotong Wang

Choreographer: Xiaotong Wang

Music: “I Giorni” by Ludovico Einaudi

My performance reflects the journey of discovering joy in small, everyday moments. It begins with a sense of emptiness, transitions into a gentle exploration, and ends with finding peace and happiness within myself.

 https://youtu.be/TL1v3KVi6go?si=y2Ra0DvmuRFMHQBH

 

18

I will always know who I am

Performer: Jiaqi Yu

Choreographer: Jiaqi Yu

Music:  Caroline Shaw Plan and Elevation: IV The orangery 

My piece is based on what I have created for the hero’s journey, a self reflective expression through the art of dance.

 https://youtu.be/MH5XV0Ls1As?si=FTUBd1Tmt397C_0H

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