Artist in Residence https://dance.sitemasonry.gmu.edu/ en The Hylton Center Announces Engagement Activities with Acclaimed Dance Company PHILADANCO! https://dance.sitemasonry.gmu.edu/news/2024-02/hylton-center-announces-engagement-activities-acclaimed-dance-company-philadanco <span>The Hylton Center Announces Engagement Activities with Acclaimed Dance Company PHILADANCO!</span> <span><span lang="" about="/user/416" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Zoe Harr</span></span> <span>Wed, 02/28/2024 - 14:28</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--70-30"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><figure role="group" class="align-left"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq201/files/styles/medium/public/2024-02/philadanco2_0.jpg?itok=knptd6rP" width="448" height="560" alt="PHILADANCO! performs at the Hylton Center on March 15." loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> <figcaption>PHILADANCO! dancer</figcaption></figure><p>The Philadelphia Dance Company, better known as <strong>PHILADANCO!</strong>,<strong> </strong>is widely recognized for its artistic integrity, superbly trained dancers, and electrifying performances. On <strong><a href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/philadanco">March 15</a></strong>, PHILADANCO! will perform a dynamic program at the Hylton Center and, as a <strong><a href="https://hyltoncenter.org/programs/artist-residence-program?_gl=1%2A1f6kxo7%2A_ga%2ANzEzMjg0MjEzLjE2OTg4NjAzMzU.%2A_ga_HHWWM9D99E%2AMTcwOTE0Nzc3OC44Mi4xLjE3MDkxNDg2OTkuNjAuMC4w">Hylton Center Artist-in-Residence</a>. </strong></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Formed in 1970 by Joan Myers Brown, a barrier-breaking African American ballet dancer, PHILADANCO! launched to provide artistic opportunities for Black dancers who were denied membership in local dance schools. </span></span></span><span><span>In the company’s Hylton Center debut, PHILADANCO!’s “impressively skilled dancers” (<em>New York Times</em>) will present <span>Francisco Gella’s </span></span></span><em><span><span><span>Seasons</span></span></span></em><span><span><span>, set to Max Richter’s reimagining of Vivaldi’s "The Four Seasons;" Ephrat Asherie’s <em>out-side-in</em>, an exuberant, theatrical version of breaking and house dancing; Ray Mercer’s </span></span></span><em><span><span><span>This Place</span></span></span></em><span><span><span>, a festive and technically challenging work set to Bongi Duma’s music; and Anthony Burrell’s </span></span></span><em><span><span><span>Conglomerate</span></span></span></em><span><span><span>, which he calls “a rich history of Black Dance in Philadelphia.” </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>PHILADANCO!’s Artistic Director, Kim Y. Bears-Bailey, expands upon the company’s excitement to be a 2023–24 Artist-in-Residence. She notes, “</span></span></span></span></span></span></span>PHILADANCO! is thrilled to have an opportunity to connect with the Hylton and George Mason University communities of all ages through the Art of Dance &amp; Conversations. These interactions will have a long-lasting effect on all. PHILADANCO!’s performance will indeed be an exciting culmination of this amazing interactive week."</p> <figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>“PHILADANCO! is a legendary dance company with a strong and longstanding commitment to education. We are looking forward to the company sharing their expertise and artistic vision with our community members.”<br /> -Hylton Center Education Coordinator, Marit Majeske</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></figure><hr /><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>As an Artist-in-Residence, the artists will work with the community through classes and workshops </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>surrounding their Hylton Center performance, which includes the following engagement highlights<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>Lifelong Learning Institute of Manassas (LLI) Lecture Demonstration</span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul><p><em><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Company members will lead a class about the history of the company, along with a discussion of the repertoire that will be part of their </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Hylton Presents </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><em><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>performance on March 15. This class will also include gentle movement for those who wish to participate. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em></p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>Masterclass with George Mason University School of Dance</span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul><p><em><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Dance majors from Mason School of Dance will participate in masterclasses with members of the company. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em></p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>Visit to Hunters Woods Elementary School</span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul><p><em><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>First grade students from Hunters Woods Elementary School in Reston will participate in an interactive movement session and watch a short demonstration from members of the company. Students will also have the opportunity to ask questions from the artists. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em></p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>Colgan High School Dance Masterclass</span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul><p><em><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Dance students from Colgan High School’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts program will participate in a masterclass with members of the company. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em></p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>Masterclass at the Dance Institute of Washington</span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul><p><span><span><em><span>The Hylton Center and Dance Institute of Washington (DIW) will collaborate to offer a masterclass with members of the company for Intermediate to Advanced D.C. dancers as part of DIW's Community on 14th programming—an initiative that provides networking and training opportunities through dance classes, seminars, workshops, talkbacks, and discussions that facilitates creative careers in dance and the arts for D.C. talent.</span></em> </span></span></p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><strong><span>Conversation with the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce</span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul><p><em><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>PHILADANCO! founder and Artistic Advisor Joan Myers Brown will participate in a moderated conversation with members of the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em></p> <hr /><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><a href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/philadanco" target="_blank"><strong><span>Get your tickets today</span></strong></a><strong> </strong><span><span>for PHILADANCO!’s </span></span><span>electrifying </span><span><span>Hylton Center performance on </span></span><a href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/philadanco"><strong><span>March 15</span></strong></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span><span><span>, </span></span></span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span><span><span>plus</span></span></span></span><span><span> enjoy watching their talented group of dancers below:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <div class="align-center" style="min-width: 50%;"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-video-embed-field field--type-video-embed-field field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="video-embed-field-provider-youtube video-embed-field-responsive-video"><iframe width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/F7FarJjKido?autoplay=0&amp;start=1&amp;rel=0"></iframe> </div> </div> </div> <hr /><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>A pre-performance discussion with PHILADANCO! Artistic Director Kim Y. Bears-Bailey and Rehearsal Director Tracy Vogt, moderated by Mason School of Dance Professor Lawrence M. Jackson, will take place one hour prior to the performance.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><a href="https://hyltoncenter.org/about/artist-residence-program"><strong><span><span>Learn more</span></span></strong></a> <span><span>about the Hylton Center's Artist-in Residence program and how these residencies<strong> </strong>create spaces for transformational experiences to happen.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_associated_people" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-associated-people"> <h2>In This Story</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-associated-people field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">People Mentioned in This Story</div> <div class='field__items'> <div class="field__item"><a href="/profiles/mmajeske" hreflang="und">Marit Majeske</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:call_to_action" data-inline-block-uuid="60dd4506-c5b7-4e8a-9c54-ad6fa82c25c6"> <div class="cta"> <a class="cta__link" href="https://hylton.calendar.gmu.edu/philadanco"> <h4 class="cta__title">Buy Tickets <i class="fas fa-arrow-circle-right"></i> </h4> <span class="cta__icon"></span> </a> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:call_to_action" data-inline-block-uuid="e1791d68-7d4d-48bb-b164-1635992b99ca"> <div class="cta"> <a class="cta__link" href="https://hyltoncenter.org/programs/artist-residence-program?_gl=1%2A1izppzs%2A_ga%2ANzEzMjg0MjEzLjE2OTg4NjAzMzU.%2A_ga_HHWWM9D99E%2AMTcwOTE0Nzc3OC44Mi4xLjE3MDkxNDg4NzUuNjAuMC4w"> <h4 class="cta__title">Learn More About Artist-in-Residence Program <i class="fas fa-arrow-circle-right"></i> </h4> <span class="cta__icon"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div > </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class='field__items'> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/351" hreflang="en">Hylton Center</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/801" hreflang="en">Artist in Residence</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/141" hreflang="en">Campus News</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:28:42 +0000 Zoe Harr 981 at https://dance.sitemasonry.gmu.edu Mason Artist-in-Residence A.I.M by Kyle Abraham Leads Events Across Campus and Community https://dance.sitemasonry.gmu.edu/news/2024-01/mason-artist-residence-aim-kyle-abraham-leads-events-across-campus-and-community <span>Mason Artist-in-Residence A.I.M by Kyle Abraham Leads Events Across Campus and Community</span> <span><span lang="" about="/user/416" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Zoe Harr</span></span> <span>Mon, 01/08/2024 - 15:40</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--70-30"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><figure role="group" class="align-left"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq201/files/styles/small_content_image/public/2024-01/kyle-abraham.jpg?itok=7hyVLYTR" width="350" height="350" alt="Kyle Abraham" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> <figcaption>A.I.M by Kyle Abraham performs at the Center on February 17. (Photo credit: Steven Pisano; Dancer: Donovan Reed).</figcaption></figure><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>On February 17, </span><a href="https://cfa.calendar.gmu.edu/a-i-m-by-kyle-abraham"><strong><span>A.I.M by Kyle Abraham</span></strong></a><span> presents works by acclaimed choreographers, as well as its artistic director and MacArthur Genius Award-winning choreographer Kyle Abraham, in an evening of visionary works using various dance and music styles that uncover the relationships between identity, history, and geography. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>In a 2023 </span><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/05/arts/dance/review-kyle-abraham-joyce-theater.html"><em><span>New York Times</span></em><span> article</span></a><span>, the company’s goals are emphasized, stating, “Kyle Abraham has a mission—and it’s bigger than himself. He likes to spread the love with his company, A.I.M., and, in doing so, broaden the viewer’s experience of what a dance concert by a choreographer-led company can be." </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>This Black-led contemporary dance company aims to create a body of dance-based work that is galvanized by Black culture and history while promoting the power of dance and diverse perspectives.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>“As an artist born in the late 1970s, I’ve experienced a change in society that brings me hope. My choreography is a reflection of that hope, but also lives in the reality of my experiences and the cultural work that still needs to be done,” says <strong>Kyle Abraham, artistic director</strong>. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Want to learn more about A.I.M by Kyle Abraham’s mission and core values? Read more on the company’s </span><span><a href="https://aimbykyleabraham.org/about"><strong><span><span>official website</span></span></strong></a></span><span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></figure><hr /><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>As a </span><span><a href="https://cfa.gmu.edu/about/artists-residence"><span><span>Mason Artist-in-Residence</span></span></a></span><span>, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham company members will also work with the community through classes and workshops surrounding the performance, which are detailed below.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul><li><span><span><span><span>In a classroom visit to </span><a href="https://dance.gmu.edu/"><span>Mason School of Dance</span></a><span>’s “Senior Synthesis” course taught by instructor Susan Shields, senior dance students will be joined by A.I.M company members and discuss career opportunities, professional development, and advice, through the lens of A.I.M company members lived experiences. </span></span></span></span><br />  </li> <li><span><span><span><span>The company will engage with the students of Mason’s <a href="https://aaas.gmu.edu/">African and African American Studies (AAAS) program</a>.</span></span></span></span><br />  </li> <li><span><span><span><a href="https://www.fairfaxcitytheatre.org/"><span>City of Fairfax Theatre Company</span></a><span> members and A.I.M artists collaborate in a workshop titled “Unifying Uniqueness.”</span> <span><span>Part conversation and part movement workshop, “Unifying Uniqueness” investigates the ideologies surrounding uniqueness and likenesses in each participant. Led by A.I.M company members, students of all levels will learn phrases of material from A.I.M repertory; engage in a dialogue centered around early memories; and integrate movement with ideas of perception, family, and freedom.</span></span></span></span></span><br />  </li> <li><span><span><span><span>A.I.M. company members will lead an A.I.M Movement Workshop with local high school students at Fairfax Academy and Colgan High School, as well as Mason School of Dance students and Washington, D.C.’s <a href="https://www.danceplace.org/">Dance Place</a> adult students of both intermediate and advanced skill level.</span></span></span></span></li> </ul><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>In addition to these special residency events, a pre-performance discussion with A.I.M by Kyle Abraham Rehearsal Director Jessica Tong will take place on Monson Grand Tier prior to the performance on February 17. The discussion will be moderated by School of Dance faculty member, Lawrence M. Jackson.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <figure class="quote"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><a href="https://cfa.calendar.gmu.edu/a-i-m-by-kyle-abraham"><span>Get tickets today</span></a><span> and experience “one of the most consistently excellent troupes working today” (<em>New York Times</em>), A.I.M by Kyle Abraham on February 17.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></figure></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_associated_people" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-associated-people"> <h2>In This Story</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-associated-people field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">People Mentioned in This Story</div> <div class='field__items'> <div class="field__item"><a href="/profiles/sshields" hreflang="und">Susan Shields</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/profiles/ljackson" hreflang="en">Lawrence M. Jackson</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:call_to_action" data-inline-block-uuid="b9f4e64c-8009-4b8c-8e04-5cf4e9a83b5e"> <div class="cta"> <a class="cta__link" href="https://cfa.gmu.edu/about/artists-residence"> <h4 class="cta__title">Learn About Mason&#039;s Artist in Residence Program <i class="fas fa-arrow-circle-right"></i> </h4> <span class="cta__icon"></span> </a> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:text" data-inline-block-uuid="10aaedf0-f839-46d5-8762-85a69c51865a" class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-blocktext"> <h2>Black History Month at the Center for the Arts</h2> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The A.I.M by Kyle Abraham residency is part of February Black History Month events at the Center for the Arts. <a href="https://cfa.gmu.edu/news/2024-01/honoring-black-history-month-upcoming-performances"><strong>Read more about the offerings</strong></a>.</p> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class='field__items'> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/441" hreflang="en">CFA</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/946" hreflang="en">Mason Artists-in-Residence</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/801" hreflang="en">Artist in Residence</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/201" hreflang="en">College of Visual and Performing Arts School of Dance</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/141" hreflang="en">Campus News</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/941" hreflang="en">Black History Month</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Mon, 08 Jan 2024 20:40:32 +0000 Zoe Harr 941 at https://dance.sitemasonry.gmu.edu Mason School of Dance students collaborate with Doug Varone and Dancers in upcoming performances https://dance.sitemasonry.gmu.edu/news/2022-11/mason-school-dance-students-collaborate-doug-varone-and-dancers-upcoming-performances <span>Mason School of Dance students collaborate with Doug Varone and Dancers in upcoming performances </span> <span><span lang="" about="/user/476" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Shayla Brown</span></span> <span>Wed, 11/30/2022 - 14:18</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_associated_people" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-associated-people"> <h2>In This Story</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-associated-people field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">People Mentioned in This Story</div> <div class='field__items'> <div class="field__item"><a href="/profiles/kreedy" hreflang="und">Karen Reedy</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><figure role="group"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq201/files/2022-11/Varone-80.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="Mason School of Dance students rehearsing for &quot;Double Octet.&quot; Photo by Jessie Ferguson" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Mason School of Dance students rehearsing for upcoming performance of "Double Octet." Photo by Jessie Ferguson</figcaption></figure><p>Dancing is in Morgan Olschewske’s blood. “I was dancing around the house since I could walk. My mom is a dance teacher, and she also went to school for dance.” </p> <p>The George Mason University junior and 16 of her peers were selected by esteemed <a href="https://www.dovadance.org/" target="_blank">Doug Varone and Dancers</a>, one of Mason’s artists-in-residence, to participate in the upcoming performances. Eight of the students will perform alongside the company in February, and all 17 will perform at the Center for the Arts at the annual <a href="https://dance.gmu.edu/dance-gala-concert" target="_blank">Mason Dance Company Gala</a> in the spring. The students will be performing a version of the piece, “Double Octet." </p> <p>Auditions took place in October, and all 70 School of Dance majors participated.  </p> <p>“Casting is completely up to the artist who comes in. We try to make this as real-world as possible for our field,” said <a href="https://dance.gmu.edu/profiles/kreedy" target="_blank">Karen Reedy</a>, director of Mason’s School of Dance. “All of the students would give anything to be in that room working, so it’s a real highlight for these dancers who were selected.” </p> <figure role="group" class="align-right"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq201/files/2022-11/F94EE435-906A-4279-901D-6B5C15308037.jpeg" width="400" height="288" alt="Morgan Olschewske (front) and Michael Cherry rehearsing for the dance number, &quot;Double Octet.&quot;" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Morgan Olschewske (front) and Michael Cherry rehearsing for "Double Octet." Photo by Jessie Ferguson</figcaption></figure><p>Guest artist residencies are intense and invaluable artistic experiences for our dancers, said Reedy. </p> <p>Sophomore Joseph Schuman has been dancing for 16 years and was cast by Doug Varone and Dancers as a cover in the performance.  </p> <p>“I am covering two main roles in the work. So, in the case of injury or any other issue that pulls one of those dancers out of the performance, I would go in for them,” Schuman explained. “It’s a hugely important and integral part of choreographic work, especially now after what we’ve seen through COVID. Things change quickly, and it’s better to have more bodies than less.”  </p> <p>Olschewske and Schuman said they both admire Varone’s creative process, particularly his style of movement and composition. They found mentors in company dancers Daeyana Moss and Ryan Yamauchi who led the students through the audition process. </p> <p>“They were so kind and down to earth. I loved just watching them move because they’re professionals in the company,” said Olschewske. “That was a highlight for me in the lesson of what kind of dancer I want to be.” </p> <p>“I think what makes instructors and auditioners special is when they offer you the same vulnerability that they expect from you. Some people can be cold and unfeeling and still ask you for this very sensitive part of yourself,” said Schuman. “As artists, we’re meant to offer these parts of ourselves, and it’s comforting to have them offer that same level of being vulnerable with us, and making it a space where we can really dive into what we need to.”  </p> <figure role="group" class="align-left"><div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq201/files/2022-11/9BEB9285-6D74-4644-BD04-845267154E86.jpeg" width="400" height="267" alt="Mason School of Dance students rehearsing for &quot;Double Octet.&quot; Photo by Jessie Ferguson" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> <figcaption>Mason School of Dance students rehearsing for "Double Octet." Photo by Jessie Ferguson</figcaption></figure><p>"The fact that Doug Varone has invited our dancers to perform with his company is a big deal," said Reedy, who is also a Mason alum with an MFA in Dance. "It says a lot about the respect he holds for our School of Dance and the professional level of our incredibly talented young artists." </p> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class='field__items'> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/341" hreflang="en">Dance</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/801" hreflang="en">Artist in Residence</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/251" hreflang="en">Dance Gala Concert</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/201" hreflang="en">College of Visual and Performing Arts School of Dance</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/221" hreflang="en">Students</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:18:42 +0000 Shayla Brown 841 at https://dance.sitemasonry.gmu.edu