Project Description

Action

In a GroundWorks DanceTheater exCHANGE with The University of Akron, students were invited to attend the GroundWorks performance at E.J. Thomas Hall and use the experience as inspiration for visual art. Below are photos and video excerpts of the performances that inspired The University of Akron students.

Reaction: Interview

Reaction: Visual Art

Current Frame

  • Choreography: Amy Miller – in collaboration with Kathryn Wells Taylor, Gary Lenington, Felise Bagley and Damien Highfield
  • Music: Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber, Passacaglia from the Mystery Sonatas
  • Music Performed By: Nicholas Tavani
  • Lighting: Dennis Dugan
  • Costumes: Janet Bolick
  • Sound: Chuck Karnak
  • Dancers: Noelle Cotler, Damien Highfield

The Rub

  • Choreography: Robert Moses
  • Music: Robert Moses
  • Lighting: Dennis Dugan
  • Costumes: Kristine Davies
  • Dancers: Felise Bagley, Noelle Cotler, Annika Sheaff, Damien Highfield

House of Sparrows

  • Choreography: David Shimotakahara – in collaboration with Felise Bagley, Noelle Cotler, Damien Highfield and Annika Sheaff
  • Music Composed by: Steven Snowden
  • Music Performed by: The Aeolus Quartet
  • Nicholas Tavani – violin, Rachel Shapiro – violin, Greg Luce – viola,
  • Alan Richardson – cello
  • Lighting: Dennis Dugan
  • Video: Nic Petry, Dancing Camera
  • Set: Ian Petroni
  • Props: Ian Petroni
  • Costumes: Janet Bolick
  • Sound: Chuck Karnak
  • Dancers: Felise Bagley, Noelle Cotler, Annika Sheaff, Damien Highfield

More Action/Reaction Responses from The University of Akron Students

Works Performed at E.J. Thomas Hall