<p>José Limón based his technique on the natural rhythms of and dynamism between fall and recovery, underlining the idea that movement itself can create emotion and meaning. This season’s repertoire includes choreography by Limón, Brian Brooks, Talley Beatty and Mark Morris that explores the despair, thrill and humor intrinsic in the act of falling.</p>
<p><span>The UW Department of Dance is thrilled to present new works from nationally and internationally recognized choreographers Alethea Alexander, Rachael Lincoln, Adele Nickel, Dani Tirrell and "Majinn" Mike O’Neal Jr. in a concert featuring premieres of collaborations that question hierarchies in art and life. Accompanying new works generated from a diverse range of contemporary movement lexicons, t</span><span>he bill also includes original sound scores from </span><span>composers Ivory Smith and </span><span>Dr.
<p><span><em><strong><a href="https://dance.washington.edu/news/2020/03/10/novel-corona-virus-update"… Coronavirus Update</a>: Our concerts have been cancelled effective immediately. All purchased tickets will be refunded.
<p>Each week the UW Department of Dance will be featuring one or two dance films or performance footage that faculty have been involved with. Check this page <strong>every Tuesday</strong> to see the next video that you can watch from home.</p>
<h2>This week's films and performances are: </h2>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span><strong>Streaming Online & Free on your own time between March 12- March 28, 2021. </strong></span></p>
<p><span>The UW Department of Dance is excited to present new works from nationally and internationally recognized choreographers Rujeko Dumbutshena, Alana Isiguen, Rachael Lincoln, Juliet McMains, "Majinn" Mike O'Neal, and Jennifer Salk, with guest artists Alex Dugdale and Alice Gosti.</span></p>
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<p><span>The Dance Majors Concert will be online and free. Stream the concert on your own time starting April 16. </span></p>
<p><span>The 2022 annual Dance Majors Concert will present 11 student-choreographed works in Contemporary, Jazz, Tap and Street Styles. This platform gives students the opportunity to express their creative voices through all elements of production and performance including choreography, lighting and costume design, among others. Come experience the premieres of original work by these adventurous undergraduate students.</span></p>
<p><span><em>Wednesday, March 2nd, is a preview performance. </em><br></span></p>
<p><span>Described as a “pure, buoyant delight for audiences” by the </span><i><span>Seattle Times</span></i><span>, the Chamber Dance Company </span><span>celebrates its thirtieth anniversary in October 2021. This year’s concert investigates the empathy, intimacy and confusion that comprise human relationships. The program includes choreography by Camille A. Brown (2010), Joe Goode (2004), Zvi Gotheiner (1992), Shapiro & Smith (1999) and Doug Varone (1988).</span></p>
<p><span>The <span class="il">Chamber</span> Dance Company returns to the stage in October 2022. This year’s program, (<em><a href="#h6sl83aj2iv1dmhuqsja16s31ay3goq">see content advisory</a></em>) performed in the intimate Meany Studio Theatre, celebrates </span><span>a broad sweep of</span><span> contemporary dance</span><span> styles</span><span>.
<p dir="ltr"><span>The 2023</span><span> Dance Majors Concert presents 11 student-choreographed dance works in contemporary ballet, vogue, hip-hop, and contemporary modern. Through different styles, students explore themes of identity, gender, isolation, belonging, and celebration. This high-energy evening of dance is one you won’t want to miss</span><span>.</span></p>