FORWARD: Senior Dance Showcase 2023 celebrates the graduating dancers’ artistry and achievements over the past four years. Highlights of the performance include works from Brian Brooks, Levi Philip Marsman, Celeste Robbins ('19), Bradley Shelver, Jim Viera, and the graduating class of 2023. The evening promises to be a powerful and exhilarating experience that will leave you moved and inspired.
Industry representatives (including agents, casting directors, talent managers, directors, and producers) interested in attending the Boston dance showcase should contact Ryan Braaten at rbraaten@berklee.edu to reserve tickets.
Program Information
Gale Force Wind
Choreography: Brian Brooks
Choreographic Advising: Risa Steinberg
Dramaturgy: Ilya Vidrin
Music: David Lang (“Increase”)
Costume Design: Penney Pinette
Lighting Design: Paul Marr
Performers: Kasey Aguilar, Kaiti Bachman, Bella Baklayan, Jayda Escobar, Sammy Falk, Jasmine Forrest, Abby Fuller, Amber Gott, Lila Kushner, Adrian Ruiz, Jocelyn Scullion, Ysai Zamora
What Remains
Choreography: Levi Philip Marsman in collaboration with the dancers
Assistant to the Choreographer: Maddy Wright
Music: Enoo Napa (“E[ART]H”); Dakota Suite (“One Day Without Harming You”); Vanco (“Yana Pula”); Ólafur Arnalds (“Undone”)
Costume Design: Penney Pinette
Lighting Design: Paul Marr
Performers: Mackenzie Bessner, Rowan Casillas, Teresa Castaneda, Morgyn Crowley, Trea Dipkin, Delilah Farrell, Somer February, Shaun Ferren, Andrea Gregoriade, Abby Lyons, Marissa Miller, Pete Pierantozzi, Christopher Stansell, Tess Stevens, Alana Stubbs
c(ome on get happy)astrophe
Choreography: Celeste Robbins
Music: Ori Lichtik (“Bloss”); Pierre Schaeffer (“Etude Violette”); Luigi and Antonio Russolo (“Corale”); Si Begg (“Kosmiche Stepper”); Judy Garland with Barbra Streisand (“Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again”); Lucrecia Dalt with Ania NIA Nowak (“We Are a Plot Device”)
Costume Design: Celeste Robbins
Lighting Design: Paul Marr
Performers: Tatum Backer, Teresa Castaneda, Paige Doku, Jayda Escobar, Shaun Ferren, Abby Fuller, Amber Gott, Pete Pierantozzi, Ysai Zamora
You Know Better
Choreography: Jim Viera and dancers
Music: Royal Crown Review (“Hey Pachuco”), Jalacy “Screamin’ Jay” Hawkins (“I Put a Spell on You”)
Costume Design: Jim Viera and dancers
Lighting Design: Matthew Martino
Performers: Kaiti Bachman, Morgyn Crowley, Sammy Falk, Andrea Gregroiade, Abby Lyons, Marissa Miller, Tess Stevens
Tongues
Choreography: Bradley Shelver
Music: Lo Cor de la Plana (“Fanfarneta,” “Farandola dei Baris,” “La Noviota”)
Costume Design: Christine Meyers
Lighting Design: Paul Marr
Rehearsal Assistance: Kurt Douglas (B.F.A. ‘01, contemporary dance)
Performers: Kasey Aguilar, Bella Baklayan, Mackenzie Bessner, Rowan Casillas, Trea Dipkin, Delilah Farrell, Somer February, Jasmine Forrest, Lila Kushner, Adrian Ruiz, Jocelyn Scullion, Christopher Stansell, Alana Stubbs, Nicaya Wiley
Production Credits
CREATIVE TEAM / PRODUCTION STAFF
Executive Producer: Andy Chau, director of career engagement
Director: Brian McGinnis, associate professor of dance
Digital Producer: Joy Davis, associate professor of dance
Dean of Dance: Tommy Neblett
Chair of Dance: Mila Thigpen
Assistant to the Dean: Margaret Falcone
Industry Relations: Ryan Braaten
Costume Coordinator: Taz Meyers
Production Stage Manager: Bethany Rachel
Director of Performance Services: Hanna Oravec
Technical Director: Taylor Kaufman
Technical Directing Consultant: Audrey Kimball
Audio Engineer: Maddy Poston
Lighting Supervisor: Matthew Martino
Production Electrician: Gabe Goldman
Stage Supervisor: Steve Toren
Special Thanks
The 2023 graduating dancers would like to thank Brian McGinnis, Joy Davis, Andy Chau, Tommy Neblett, Mila Thigpen, Margaret Falcone (B.F.A '19, contemporary dance), Brian Brooks, Levi Philip Marsman, Bradley Shelver, Jim Viera, Celeste Robbins (B.F.A '19, contemporary dance), Kurt Douglas (B.F.A. '01, contemporary dance), Ryan Braaten, Stefanie Belnavis of the Diahann Project, Lindsay LaPointe, Taz Meyers, Bethany Rachel, and the Boston Conservatory at Berklee faculty.
Meet the Performers
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