There will be a modern dance performance on Friday and a Ladybirds performance on Saturday, both in Shriver Hall.įor those of us who would like to watch more traditional dance, check out a ballet dance concert on Sunday at 2 p.m. There are several on campus dance performances coming up in the next few weeks, so if you missed out on Jaywalk’s recent performance, be sure to catch another. “Seeing the dance showcase really fostered a greater appreciation of the breadth of skill JHU has to offer,” freshman Kelly McBride said. While watching the show or performing in it, the academic rigors of Hopkins were momentarily forgotten, and students, faculty and the larger community were able to come together to celebrate endeavors that extend beyond what Hopkins is typically known for. However, this Just Dance show served as a post-spring break reminder of all the other activities in which students are involved on campus that extend beyond the classroom. Sometimes at Hopkins, students’ diverse talents may become overshadowed, especially given the University’s reputation of rigorous academics. I’m excited to get the videos and watch the show myself,” Victoria Gramuglia, a Jaywalk dancer, said. In the end, all of us could not have been happier - it went fantastically, and the hard work paid off.

We wanted to put on a show that everyone would really enjoy, and those last few weeks kicked things into high gear. “Well, we spent a ton of time working on the dances. The consensus across the board was a positive one, and this show provided a great kickoff to the weekend for Hopkins students, drawing on the artistic talents of students. These acts highlighted the innovative nature of dance, combining a multitude of classic genres with newer musical and artistic styles. This sheer diversity of the performances made the event truly special, as it appealed to everyone, showcasing both a few highly popular genres as well as introducing audience members to new genres. A few that stood out included the performance of Coldplay’s “Yellow,” choreographed by Jaywalk, JOSH’s Doctor Who performance and the performances by the guest troupes. There were several particularly memorable moments of this showcase. Jaywalk was gorgeous, as usual,” Annaka Stoeckel, an audience member, said. The showcase brought a lot of support from fans that knew a few performers, but by the end, fans had developed a greater knowledge and appreciation for the diverse dance groups on campus. This clearly resonated very well with the audience, which was lively and highly encouraging from start to finish. Both groups demonstrated a high level of technical skill, as well as an evident passion for the show they had spent so long putting together.

As a result, the passion these students demonstrated for their artistic showcase was clearly visible. Jaywalk focuses on jazz, lyrical and contemporary dance, whereas JOSH draws on different styles of Indian dance with a slight modern twist.īoth groups are entirely run and choreographed by students. Jaywalk and JOSH are both female dance troupes, each with genre specializations. This showcase brought together numerous members of the Hopkins community, parents of performers and members of the surrounding community for a night of lively music and beautiful artistic expression in Shriver Hall.

This past Friday, Jaywalk and JOSH - two student dance groups on campus - held Just Dance, a dance showcase that featured guest performances by Irish Dancers, SLAM and the Eclectics.

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