Melinda Blomquist, Director of the Dance Program at CCBC, welcomed the students at the F. Scott Black Theatre. The concert showcased new works by CCBC faculty, alumni, and guest artists. Notably, CCF’s Adrienne Kraus Latanishen choreographed a dynamic hip-hop piece called “Ping Pong Pinball Free for All,” set to music by Ella Fitzgerald. The QACHS dancers were particularly excited to see Adrienne’s finished work, as she had been simultaneously developing a modified version of the same piece with the QACHS Dance Company during her CCF-sponsored residency. It was an invaluable educational experience for them to see the college dancers perform the same choreography they were learning.
The concert featured a diverse range of newly created dances, each reflecting the unique perspective of its choreographer. The students thoroughly enjoyed the program and had a wonderful time. They also had the opportunity to participate in a post-performance question and answer session with the CCBC dancers, moderated by Artistic Director Melinda Blomquist.
