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One four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the President unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble.
A store clerk and a salesgirl in a Hungarian parfumerie cannot stand each other but are unaware that they are conducting an anonymous romantic correspondence.
Celebration of Dance launches the dance production year in true celebratory fashion, presenting an evening of all dance major student work. The diverse program offers a multitude of dance styles, music genres and themes. Come celebrate dance with us during this exciting dance concert.
Witty words and romance play out against the disputes of divided pairs of brothers. Orlando’s older brother, Oliver, treats him badly and refuses him his small inheritance from their father’s estate; Oliver schemes instead to have Orlando die in a wrestling match. Meanwhile, Duke Frederick has forced his older brother, Duke Senior, into exile in the Forest of Arden.
Duke Senior’s daughter, Rosalind, and Duke Frederick’s daughter, Celia, meet the victorious Orlando at the wrestling match; Orlando and Rosalind fall in love. Banished by her uncle, Rosalind assumes a male identity and leaves with Celia and their fool, Touchstone. Orlando flees Oliver’s murderous plots.
In the Forest of Arden, Rosalind, in her male disguise, forms a teasing friendship with Orlando. Oliver, searching for Orlando, reforms after Orlando saves his life. Rosalind reveals her identity, triggering several weddings, including her own with Orlando and Celia’s with Oliver. The story draws to a close with the news of Duke Frederick’s spiritual transformation that leads him to return his crown to his banished brother Duke Senior – thus, ending their rivalry.
The flagship dance production of the year, features choreography and performances by some of our dance faculty, invited guest artists and companies, and selected student work. This fully produced program strives to present a balance of movement, music and thematic themes and genres. Showcasing quality, professionalism and creativity, this production epitomizes WVU Dance Program’s standing in collegiate dance education and training through excellence and leadership.
Inclusivity Statement: Inclusivity and diversity are at the forefront of the WVU Dance Program. Our work in the studio, classroom and on stage encompasses a diverse range of dance styles and genres including, but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, world dance, and tap. Inclusivity and diversity are at the core of our program. We strive to achieve this through our curricula, productions, our student body, and the audiences we serve.
A young sculptor and his fiancée borrow some expensive antique furniture from a neighbor’s flat without his permission to impress an elderly millionaire art collector. Due to an electric power cut, the neighbor returns early, other people also arrive unexpectedly, and matters descend into near-chaos. Hilarious, crowd-pleasing slapstick comedy, several colorful, duplicitous characters stumble around a pitch-black room – all in full view of the audience, who watch the events unfold in full light.
In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf. Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love.
This is the closing production of the academic year featuring all student work. The program is eclectic and showcases new and returning student choreographers. Styles range from tap to contemporary dance and everything in between. Join us as we close our creative and productive school year.
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