The program this year promises to stretch the audience’s envelope as well. The line up is comprised of choreographers and dancers spanning a wide range of styles and techniques; primarily modern dance, contemporary ballet and cultural motifs. A number of choreographers will be performing their work as solos, and others will work as duets and trios. Among this stellar group are: Laura Ward’s Octavia Cup Dance Theatre, Hillary Jackson, Dorcas Roman from California returning after a four year hiatus, and Jane Carney returning after a 3 year gap. Local to the Hudson Valley choreographers Arianna Noble with Bella O’Connell, will return with new pieces. Olivia Idella Martin from Mass returns with a new piece. And returning to us this year are Sara Senecal, Laura Teeter and Haley Kwak. Also back this year is Clyde Forth with another integrated dance/film piece. New this year are Emily Gunter and Hannah Albin, both from the Albany area and Rachael Weber from the Berkshire area. And just added today: Erin Jennings from the Erick Hawkins Dance Company, Sarah Chien who recently moved to the area and returning choreographer Hillary Jackson. This show promises to be an excellent showcase for the best that the Hudson Valley has to offer.
