What’s better than one sassy choreographer? Two sassy choreographers and that’s exactly what Marist College Dance Ensemble was lucky enough to have this semester when Kelsie Sprauge and Samantha Shaine decided to come together and choreograph a hip hop piece. This is the first time either them have worked with a partner not to mention…
Lauren Rubis, MCDE choreographer, is a sophomore who claims to be “boring.” This is very much a horrendous lie. If her positive attitude doesn’t entice you, her incredible choreography most certainly will. Rubis is known throughout Dance Ensemble for her interesting concepts and unique choreography and this semester is no disappointment. Rather than her typical lyrical…
Senior, Dana Maurano’s beautifully orchestrated 40-person dance is inspired by her long relationship with dance itself. Always wanting to choreograph to Imogen Heap’s “Hide and Seek”, she took this spring’s showcase as an opportunity to do so, and by mixing it with AWOLNATION’s “Sail”, she’s adds an entirely other contrasting dimension to the piece. During…
Believe me, you will not want to miss this attention-grabbing dance by Lauren Hoffman! Lauren has choreographed a hip-hop dance to a mix of “Sure Thing” by Miguel and “Poppin” by Chris Brown. This dance will make everyone want to jump out of their seats and try this unique groovy style of hip hop. Lauren…
Stephanie Ottomanelli, also known by her friends as “Stotto,” is so excited to be choreographing her second kickline dance this semester for dance ensemble! Stephanie is a sophomore and is from Westbury, New York and will be studying abroad in Florence, Italy next semester (during which time she will be greatly missed by MCDE). Ottomanelli…
If the soft and delicate pieces aren’t for you, don’t fret- MCDE’s spring show is bringing some hard hitting hip hop to the dance floor as well. Livia Celmaster is choreographing an intense hip hop number to a variety of “throwbacks” including “The Rockefeller Skank” by Fatboy Slim. How did she choose this song? It…
Megan Krysh, a sophomore, is thrilled to be choreographing a smooth hip hop number for MCDE’s spring show, “Forever on the Dance Floor.” As a second-time choreographer, Krysh aims to alter the hip hop expectations of MCDE. Her song for the dance is “Tonight” by John Legend. “My piece is a little more laid back…
Get ready folks, this semester’s showcase will feature a sassy and fierce Beyoncé number, naturally choreographed by MCDE’s sassy Jaclyn Navarro. She describes her number as “a Beyoncé concert.” Navarro, a senior, wanted to make sure that everyone involved with her dance has fun on stage for her last semester choreographing. She says that she…
MCDE is known for all of the unique dances we pull off in a matter of weeks and the choreographing duo of Soribel and Jason is no exception. Their dance includes the two songs “Propuesta Indecente” by Romeo Santos and “La Duena Del Swing” by Los Hermanos Rosano and the style is a mix of…
Senior choreographer, Jennifer Ford, was able to give me the details about the dance she is choreographing for her final semester here at Marist. She is choreographing to a mix of songs including “Waiting Games” by Banks, “Wicked Games” by The Weekend and an acoustic version of “Latch”. She explained that, “Each song represents a…
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