Dance department introduces the next generation of dance artists in a bold new concert

January 11, 2002

WHAT: The Herberger College Department of Dance at ASU presents “Emerging Artists: Stop Standing Still,” a modern dance concert that highlights the creative work of graduating seniors.
WHEN: Feb. 7-9, 14-16, 2002, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 10 & Feb. 17, 2002, 2 p.m.
WHERE: Dance Theatre, PE East 132, 551 E. Orange St. on the ASU campus in Tempe.
TICKETS: $14 adults; $12 seniors, faculty and staff; $5 students.
CALL: 480-965-6447.

Fourteen innovative choreographers, 14 dynamic dance works, a myriad of today’s hottest young dance artists – our emerging artists arrive.

The Department of Dance in the Herberger College of Fine Arts at Arizona State University presents the creative work of graduating seniors in “Emerging Artists: Stop Standing Still,” a distinctive contemporary dance performance. The concert showcases the choreographic and performance talents of ASU dance students in this bold and enchanting evening of dance. Refreshingly honest as well as inventive, “Emerging Artists: Stop Standing Still” promises to delight in new and unusual ways.

Please note: Not all pieces that are presented are being performed at each show. Concert I is composed of eight pieces and runs Feb. 7-10; Concert II is composed of eight pieces as well, and runs Feb. 15-18.
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Sometimes striking, sometimes playful – but always evocative – the choreography for this evening of dance is as follows:

(Concert I)

  • “A Clone of Mine Own,” choreographed by Jennifer Currie and set on eight dancers;
  • “Relentless Hindrance,” choreographed by Michelle Linder and set on three dancers; 
  • “Wings,” a trio choreographed by Cliff Keuter;
  • “Apology Free,” a trio choreographed by Kristen Workman;
  • “Morango…Almost a Tango,” a solo choreographed by Mary Fitzgerald; 
  • “Snackshots,” choreographed by Rayn Hookala and set on 27 dancers;
  • An untitled work choreographed by Stacie Williams and set on five dancers; and
  • “Stop Standing Still,” choreographed by Kelly Kemp and set on 12 dancers. These 12 dancers are all of the graduating seniors performing in both concerts.


(Concert II):

  • “Wandering,” choreographed by Jennifer Tsukayama and set on Brandi Maples;
  • “Dissolving Iniquity,” choreographed by Richele Henry and set on eight dancers;
  • “Wings,” a trio choreographed by Cliff Keuter;
  • “Creatures of Light and Darkness,” choreographed by Jared Cardon and set on 11 dancers;
  • “in Limbo,” choreographed by Kelly Kemp and set on Jill Landon;
  • “A Way of Life,” choreographed by Amanda Peters and set on eight dancers;
  • An untitled work choreographed by Kimberly Graber and set on four dancers; and 
  • “Stop Standing Still,” choreographed by Kelly Kemp and set on 12 dancers. These 12 dancers are all of the graduating seniors performing in both concerts.

The Department of Dance is nationally ranked in the top 10 by Dance Teacher Now magazine. Its graduate program is ranked 5th and its undergraduate program is ranked 9th. The ARCO Performance Arts College Guide calls the department one of the “most highly recommended programs” in the country. 

Media Contact:
Megan Krause
480-965-8795
megan.krause@asu.edu