Our Spring Dance Concert in April 2018 was a wonderful program by our ballet class as well as an exciting presentation of diverse dance genres by our after-school dance clubs.
The Ballet Class presented 6 different dance works choreographed by Ms. Jenne Griffith, Ursuline’s dance instructor. The “Disney” theme was clearly expressed by the dancers’ gestures and beautiful costumes. These included graceful extensions in “Colors of the Wind,” lovely ballroom steps in “Beauty and the Beast”, and fluid hand movements in “Arabian Nights.” In the performance of “Let It Go” the older, experienced high school dancers showed their technical virtuosity, even dancing on point. The “Pirates of the Caribbean” number was exuberant. The finale was exquisite – “The Circle of Life” in which all dancers joined as the drums kept the beat.
Hats off to the club leaders for their selections of music and choreography of the dance club routines. The Hip Hop Dance Club performed two works, each with high energy as they popped and locked in unison. The Irish Step Dance Club also presented two works; the second was appropriately named “Showcase” as the dancers kept their upper bodies stiff while their feet made amazingly quick and precise movements.
Each of the other clubs delighted the audience with their aesthetics, their flexibility and strength, and their interpretations of each music style. We were thrilled to watch the Spanish Dance, Tap, Contemporary, Street Jazz and Bollywood dance clubs as well as the Choreographers’ Workshop.
Our thanks to Ms. Griffith for her dedication, imagination, and resourcefulness which made this evening incredibly special!