Through Nov. 20-22, students gathered in the Thomas H. Kean Black Box Theater at the Dorothy Young Center for the Arts to watch this semester’s dance show, “Homage: Roots and Returns.”
The dance show is hosted every fall and spring semester by the Drew University Theater and Dance department and the Drew University Dramatic Society. This fall, the show featured a special guest performance from the Company of Collaborative Artists. The company’s founder, Camille Moten Rennie, was the director of this fall’s dance show as well, guiding the choreographers’ vision for each of their pieces.
Auditions opened up to the student body back in September, where they were able to show off their dance moves to fellow students and student choreographers. Each choreographer then took time to select who they wanted as dancers in their piece. After that, rehearsals began in order to prepare for the upcoming show.
When asked about her experience being in the dance show again this semester, Annabelle Adversario (‘28), said, “Dance show is so incredibly fun. I loved meeting so many new dancers and bonding with them this semester. I always looked forward to dance practice and watching the other choreographers dances. I highly recommend auditioning to anyone interested in dance.” For many dancers, this was their first ever show and they were able to create memories that will stay with them forever.
So much hard work, dedication and passion goes into each piece of choreography, and it all comes together to make a spectacular dance show each fall and spring. The first night of this semester’s performance on Nov. 20 sold out fast. Students, faculty and alumni all came out to support the dance department yet again this semester.
Follow @drewudance on Instagram to stay up-to-date with information regarding the spring semester dance show such as audition and show dates.
Katie Germinder is a junior majoring in environmental studies and sustainability and minoring in anthropology and media and communications.
