As a campus farewell before they graduate in May, nine University of Akron dance majors are presenting their own choreography in “Emerge” on Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, at 7:30 p.m., at Daum Theatre in Kolbe Hall, 328 Buchtel Common.
“Emerge: Original Choreographic Explorations by Senior Artists” will feature different styles and approaches to creating dance while demonstrating the strength within the UA Dance Program.
Student producers Kathleen Horrell, Erica Piper and Darcie Lemons, along with five other choreographers, have developed and organized all aspects of this unique performance. The choreographers include:
- Leah Anthony, Massillon, Ohio
- Amber Cherup, Delaware, Ohio
- Caitlin Dennis, Akron, Ohio
- Kathleen Horrell, Canal Fulton, Ohio
- Darcie Lemons, Marysville, Ohio
- Erica Piper, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Rachil Reynolds, Big Prairie, Ohio
- Sarah Sutherland, Akron, Ohio
Tickets are $5 for general admission, and free admission with a UA Zip Card. For reservations or more information, call 330-972-7895, visit www.uakron.edu/dtaa or facebook.com/TheArtsStartHere.
Media contacts: Lauren Sprowls 330-972-7895 or administration.arts@gmail.com, or Cyndee Snider, 330-972-5196 or cyndee@uakron.edu.