Our Winter Performance went absolutely swell. Marla's piece was a crowd pleaser, Lauren's was a big hit, and Carl's creative vision of Boise showed our companies versatility to mixed media and risk-taking style.
From there it was one day of rest and then right back to the grind. Jennifer Freeman, an IDT alum and current free lance dancer/teacher/choreographer, flew in from New York to set a piece on the company. The piece is a gorgeous play of energy, flow, and constant change. I don't want to reveal too much information because it is a piece to be experienced! So don't miss Jenn's talented choreography in our April show.
After that it was on to work with Marla and Carl. Carl is setting new work that is challenging in both the physical and mental capacities. Rehearsal has been a blast! Marla has a special collaboration work with Opera Idaho. We will be teaming up to perform Orpheus in the Boise Art Museum as well as on stage in the SPEC for our show. Check out our website for more information.
Now rehearsals aside we just had the pleasure of putting on a very successful Gala. Our third annual Dancing Through the Decades Gala was a big hit in the Stueckle Sky Center with the band High Street getting us up and boogeyin' till our shoes fell off. This year in our tradition of decades theme we honored the 60s and 70s. All of our guests donned their old closet hideaways, rented costumes, or clever attire and partied until the cows came home!
We again put on our ever popular Dancing with the Stars competition and let me tell you it was a riot! We had great returning celebs and some fresh newbies! The award went to our newest crew and it's so much deserved praise. All I can say is Joe Critchfield who is 6'5" kicked to his ears, beat boxed like a pro, and to finish ended in the splits. Now of course he had help from his fellow crew members of Diana Turner and IDT dancer Eric.
If you are among the crowd who didn't make it you definitely missed a great party. No worries because you can bet we will be ready for next years hoopla! Any ideas for decade? We have already done the 80s, and 20s as well.
As for the dancers we have been busy with rehearsal, school shows, and our other jobs/school. We cannot wait to show you our new work for April. It is going to be a fabulous show. Complete with another new work from company member Gonzalo Valdez. Stay tuned to hear/see what he has up his sleeve...
Until next time!
~ Caitlin
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