Friday, November 20, 2009

Photos "The Melodies Before Me" by Beth Megill 11/20/09

Performance by Moorpark College Music and Dance of The Melodies Before Me by Sean Arenas

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Melodies Before Me photos by Sean Arenas

The Moorpark College Music and Dance Department performed the 2009 Dance Concert "Speaking Movement," directed by Beth Megill, November 19-22, 2009.

Showcasing works by faculty and student choreographers with featured guests the CSUCI Dance Ensemble, the production performed for an audience of friends and fans alike.

This number, "The Melodies Before Me," features choreography by the show's director, Beth Megill.

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Melodies Before Me photos by Sean Arenas

From the show's program, we see these notes:

This piece is dedicated to three fantastic women who worked together to build the foundation for the Moorpark Dance Program we know now. Without them, we would not be here in this theater sharing our art and vision with you tonight. So in celebration of the Year or Service, I dedicate, this piece to the service of Margaret Hyun, Rene Baum, and Stella Matsuda. Thank you for paving the way. I am honored to continue the melody you have played before me.

Lighting Design: Lauren Cardenas

Music: Chopin's Prelude in E Minor, Chopin's Prelude in A Major, Salve Regina, Justorum

Pianist: Talin Ohannessian

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Melodies Before Me photos by Sean Arenas

Moorpark College Vocal Ensemble Directed by Vail Keck

Poems and Spoken Words written by the student performers

Dancers: Christina Abbatellio, Kelsey Alexander, Gina Chirichella, Brynn Cook, Sierra Cook, Geneva De Palma, Alexandra Eldridge, Luis Estrada, Angela Garcia, Helen Gutierrez, Stephen Guyette, Andrew Hernandez, Heather Johnson, Tray Kennedy, Kelsey Kleinman, Evangelina Lopez, Elisse Mendez, Kathryn Mix, Talin Ohannessian, Michael James Peterson, Kristine Purcell, Nicolas Angel Reid, Korinne Wilkening

All photos and video by Sean Arenas.  Sean Arenas is the band photographer for Arenas Promotions.

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