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Dancers' Viewpointe 11

By Karen Zhou

March 28, 2011

- Prior to the performance, dancers mingle among audience members as people trickle into the auditorium. As the lights dim, dancers run to the stage from the audience to begin the eleventh season of Dancers' Viewpointe, a program of contemporary dance and improvisational art featuring dancers from across Harvard University. By Karen Zhou

- Dancers improvise movements and formations during the opening act of the program titled "Way Much." In the true spirit of collaboration, dancers feed off of one another's movements to create a dynamic and entertaining performance that is unique every time. By Karen Zhou

- "RE +," a product of collaboration between artists and dancers during Harvard University's January 2011 Performance Intensive, incorporated red props and spoken word into dance. The dance centered around the theme of distraction, and the extent to which the audience is able to pay attention to the speaker's words while other performers interact with the red props. By Karen Zhou

- Whitney Fitts '12 and Kevin Shee '11 perform an elegant and romantic duet in "Two and One." By Karen Zhou

- Dancers face off in "Solitary/Solidarity," a routine pitting individuals and groups against one another. The emotionally dynamic dance conveyed a story of rivalry and ultimate reconciliation. By Karen Zhou

- Annie Piatt GSE '11 performs an aerial routine to begin "Elegy," infusing acrobatic elements with modern dance. Piatt's descent down the aerial silks signals the start of the onstage routine. By Karen Zhou

- Dancers leap in "Gamble Away," a routine choreographed and performed by students Natalie Cameron '11, Whitney Fitts '12, Merritt Moore '12, Kevin Shee '11, and Elizabeth Walker '11. The goal of the routine was to move dancers beyond their natural comfort zones. By Karen Zhou

- Dancers aren't fazed by winter! They dance jubilantly in warm coats and winter accessories in the first half of "sprangsprungspring," complete with a backdrop of falling snow. By Karen Zhou

- After winter's passing, dancers welcome in spring and summer. Amanda Hameline '12, Charlotte Chang '14, Mackenzie Dolginow '13, and Jun Shepard '14 perform in beachwear in the second half of "sprangsprungspring," a routine complete with music of the tropics and sunny lighting. By Karen Zhou

- Audience members and friends congratulate the dancers after the show for their dynamic performance. Dancers' Viewpointe is the largest dance production of the Office for the Arts at Harvard. By Karen Zhou

- Harvard’s talented ballet and modern dancers come together with fellow student and professional choreographers in the Harvard OFA’s showcase of artistic collaboration. By Karen Zhou

Dancer's Viewpointe, a dance program combining contemporary and classic techniques and choreography, is in its eleventh season at the New College Theater. The program features modern dancers from across Harvard University in routines choreographed by professional artists and students.

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