Choreography II Program - Mercyhurst University

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We Put the Esses in God Choreography by Amelia Waddell Music by Edward W. Hardy: "Forever Yours," "Finding Love," and "Bonus Track" from The Woodsman Danced by Maeve Bishop (Artemis), Erin Leach (Hecate), Meggie Peterson (Aphrodite), and Danielle Tuomey (Athena) The dancers' crowns are courtesy of Elizabeth Waddell, Director of Royal Academy of Ballet and Dance "I'm a damsel. I'm in distress. I can handle this. Have a nice day!" ~ Megara, Disney's Hercules Seas of Unease Choreography by Katie Bleu Barkley-Mastalski Music by Edward W. Hardy: "Tinkers" and "Rusting Tin Man" from The Woodsman Danced by Maia Cieply, Hannah Dragan, Rebecca Jones, and Charlotte Meilaender It comes out of nowhere, taking you into its waves, you feel like you can't come up for air; don't forget there are others swimming with you that can help lift you to the surface to breathe. The Maid of Orléans Choreography by Meggie Peterson Music by Edward W. Hardy: “Rusting Tin Man,” “Finding Love,” and “Bonus Track” from The Woodsman Danced by Maeve Bishop, Erin Leach, Danielle Tuomey, and Amelia Waddell This is the story of St. Joan of Arc, a 19-year-old peasant who answered God’s call to lead the French to victory in the Battle of Orléans, but was sentenced to death because she wore sensible male clothing while doing it. Grains of Paradise Choreography by Rebecca Jones Music by Edward W. Hardy: “Whispering Munchkins—Dark Woods,” “Bonus Track,” and “Dorothy Arrives” from The Woodsman Danced by Katie Bleu Barkley-Mastalski, Maia Cieply, Hannah Dragan, and Charlotte Meilaender This piece is an exploration of the dreams that bless us in the darkness. The Subconscious Mind Choreography by Erin Leach Music by Edward W. Hardy: "Nimme and the Wicked Witch of the East" and "Nick Chopper & Nimmie Amee" from The Woodsman Danced by Maeve Bishop, Meggie Peterson, Danielle Tuomey, and Amelia Waddell We all have devils and angels on our shoulders telling us what to do, but if we focus on our minds, we become our own masters. Consternation in Illustration Choreography by Maia Cieply Music by Edward W. Hardy: “Nimme and the Wicked Witch of the East” and “My Heart is Gone” from The Woodsman Danced by Katie Bleu Barkley-Mastalski, Hannah Dragan, Rebecca Jones, and Charlotte Meilaender An exploration of anxiety and calmness through the eyes of The Scream by Edvard Munch and Wheat Fields near Auvers by Vincent van Gogh. Shooting an Elephant Choreography by Danielle Tuomey Music by Edward W. Hardy: “Whispering Munchkins--Dark Woods” and “Nimme and The Wicked Witch of the East" from The Woodsman Danced by Maeve Bishop, Erin Leach, Meggie Peterson, and Amelia Waddell Based on the short story by George Orwell Chosen Places Choreography by Charlotte Meilaender Music by Edward W. Hardy: "Nick Chopper & Nimmie Amee," "Finding Love," and "Dorothy Arrives" from The Woodsman Danced by Katie Bleu Barkley-Matalski, Maia Cieply, Hannah Dragan, and Rebecca Jones Chosen Places reflects on the places and communities we choose to call “home,” and how our backgrounds and past experiences affect those choices. When I Turned to Dance Choreography by Maeve Bishop Music by Edward W. Hardy: “Tinkers” and “Rusting Tin Man” from The Woodsman Danced by Erin Leach, Meggie Peterson, Danielle Tuomey, and Amelia Waddell When all else fails, I turn to dance. Crystalline Choreography by Hannah Dragan Music by Edward W. Hardy: “Forever Yours,” “Bonus Track,” and “Finding Love” from The Woodsman Danced by Katie Bleu Barkley-Mastalski, Maia Cieply, Rebecca Jones, and Charlotte Meilaender A unique personification of green aventurine, rose quartz, black obsidian, and blue sapphire and the healing powers they hold. The choreographers wish to express their gratitude to Andrew Ferguson, John Prior and Michael Gleason for their production guidance; the production practicum students for their support during the performances; Edward W. Hardy for his generous permission to use his music for this project; the Mercyhurst University Dance Department faculty for their encouragement; the Mercyhurst University marketing department for their assistance with projected materials; Emmaline Devore for her photography and poster design; and their family and friends for ongoing support.