Mêlée reinvents movement and expression
Laura Streyle
Issue date: 5/29/09 Section: Arts & Entertainment
After swinging the gals through their legs and spinning them around their bodies, the two suspendered guys leapfrogged over the upright gals. Their routine was packed with rhythm, light steps and that swing.
In another number, dancers clicked onto a dark stage with flashlights in hand. When the music started, the dancers used their flashlights to create individual spotlights for their tapping feet. The visual effect was sharp and impressive.
Mêlée is led by board presidents Franny Steiner, Beka Vite, Krissy Rhyme and Jamie Gajewski. These students choreograph, teach, organize and dance. They also brought in President Jill Beck to give a master class to the troupe.
When asked how she felt about the performance, Steiner enthusiastically responded, "I felt this was our strongest show by far."
Gajewski agreed that Mêlée has "grown significantly in the last few years." She also said the show was strong because it "had quite a bit of variety."
With a standing ovation from the crowd, Mêlée should be proud, and the group is probably already scheming for new ways to reinvent movement for next year's program.
In another number, dancers clicked onto a dark stage with flashlights in hand. When the music started, the dancers used their flashlights to create individual spotlights for their tapping feet. The visual effect was sharp and impressive.
Mêlée is led by board presidents Franny Steiner, Beka Vite, Krissy Rhyme and Jamie Gajewski. These students choreograph, teach, organize and dance. They also brought in President Jill Beck to give a master class to the troupe.
When asked how she felt about the performance, Steiner enthusiastically responded, "I felt this was our strongest show by far."
Gajewski agreed that Mêlée has "grown significantly in the last few years." She also said the show was strong because it "had quite a bit of variety."
With a standing ovation from the crowd, Mêlée should be proud, and the group is probably already scheming for new ways to reinvent movement for next year's program.
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