Mark your calendars for Boston Youth Moves’ annual company
concert, March 15 and 16 at Boston University Dance Theater. The show will feature the Level 3 and 4
dancers performing a mix of new and previously performed works by BYM faculty
and guest artists. The intimate BU Dance Theater is a great place to get an
up-close look at the hard work that goes into this inspiring pre-professional
teen program, so be sure to get your tickets early.
Dancers, choreographers and BYM staff are still busy
planning and rehearsing, but here’s a quick look at some of the highlights thus
far:
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| BYM performing in Anastasis (Photo by Evgenia Eliseeva) |
The Level 4 dancers will perform one of my favorite new
pieces from BYM artistic director Jim Viera: Anastasis, a moving modern piece set to music by Dead Can Dance.
The piece’s swirling evergreen skirts and ritualistic movement beautifully
convey the themes of recovery and rebirth—a heavy task for teens, but this
group is up to it. Level 4 also will perform Chasing Time, which, like Anastasis,
debuted in December as part of the JNDS Not
the Nutcracker show. Guest artist and BYM alumna Stephanie Hilton—who has
performed with Giordano Dance Chicago, Cirque de Soleil and others—choreographed
this vibrant modern piece that showcases the group’s youth and strength.
The concert also will include works by BYM director
Jeannette Neill (I think a tango is in store), faculty member Devon Fitchett
(also a BYM alum), and guest artist and BYM alumnus Matt Anctil. Matt was in
residence earlier this month, setting a new piece on the teens and teaching a
jazz master class for adults. Among his
professional credits, Matt recently made his Broadway debut in La Cage aux
Folles.
Many thanks to all of the BYM donors, whose generous support
helps fund this annual show and keep this vital dance program going. Be sure to check back here for additional
updates and sneak peeks as the event draws near—and don’t forget to reserve
your tickets today!
Reserve your tickets
for BYM’s annual company concert by calling 617-358-2500; tickets are $25/$20
seniors and children under 12.
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