welcome
Thank you for joining us this evening and supporting our local, Boston dance community!
about the show
OnStage Dance Company presents our 4th Annual* OnStage 360°, a performance series of dance work performed in the round!
Jennifer Kuhnberg ● Producer
Annamae Aurilio ● Stage Manager
Timothy Avery ● Photography
OnStage Dance Company Board Members:
Annamae Aurilio ● Teresa Dominick ● Angie Peguero ● Austen Starr ● Jessica Taddeo
Jennifer Kuhnberg ● Producer
Annamae Aurilio ● Stage Manager
Timothy Avery ● Photography
OnStage Dance Company Board Members:
Annamae Aurilio ● Teresa Dominick ● Angie Peguero ● Austen Starr ● Jessica Taddeo
funding
This show is funded by OnStage Dance Company, a non-profit organization.
program
ONSTAGE DANCE COMPANY ● Pay Your Way In Pain
Choreography by Sue Oziemblewski
Dancers: Maddy Dugan, Nadya Karpova, Sara Lodgen, Sue Oziemblewski, Alexa Romancewicz, Catherine Shortliffe [tap solo by Allie Hahn]
Trying to fit in on this planet can be really quite exhausting...
Music: "Pay Your Way In Pain" by St. Vincent
Instagram @onstagedanceco
Choreography by Sue Oziemblewski
Dancers: Maddy Dugan, Nadya Karpova, Sara Lodgen, Sue Oziemblewski, Alexa Romancewicz, Catherine Shortliffe [tap solo by Allie Hahn]
Trying to fit in on this planet can be really quite exhausting...
Music: "Pay Your Way In Pain" by St. Vincent
Instagram @onstagedanceco
BRETT BELL ● Between
Choreography and Performance by Brett Bell
As I pray for a deeper understanding of my faith, nothing will be clear until I am met with the in between space.
Music: “Arrival of the Birds” London Metropolitan Orchestra and The Cinematic Orchestra
Choreography and Performance by Brett Bell
As I pray for a deeper understanding of my faith, nothing will be clear until I am met with the in between space.
Music: “Arrival of the Birds” London Metropolitan Orchestra and The Cinematic Orchestra
KINISCAPE ● Luminescent Hope
Choreography by Lilly Reyes
Dancers: Lilly Reyes, Madison Florence, Jackie Bowden, Maddie Bonin, Sophie Nash
A dynamic contemporary dance piece that delves into the exhilarating joy of entering young adulthood. It captures the essence of a world brimming with opportunities and new experiences, inviting the audience to share in this vibrant journey.
Music: "Hopeful" by Odesza
Instagram @kiniscape / Kiniscape.com
Choreography by Lilly Reyes
Dancers: Lilly Reyes, Madison Florence, Jackie Bowden, Maddie Bonin, Sophie Nash
A dynamic contemporary dance piece that delves into the exhilarating joy of entering young adulthood. It captures the essence of a world brimming with opportunities and new experiences, inviting the audience to share in this vibrant journey.
Music: "Hopeful" by Odesza
Instagram @kiniscape / Kiniscape.com
SHRIYA SRINIVASAN ● In elasticity
Choreography by Sujatha Srinivasan
Performance by Shirya Kuppusamy
Inspired by spring blossoms, this piece explores the flow of energy through the body, juxtaposing graceful movements with sharp technique.
Music Credit: Pustakam Ramaa
Instagram @shriya.the.dancer
Choreography by Sujatha Srinivasan
Performance by Shirya Kuppusamy
Inspired by spring blossoms, this piece explores the flow of energy through the body, juxtaposing graceful movements with sharp technique.
Music Credit: Pustakam Ramaa
Instagram @shriya.the.dancer
ART UNEARTHS ● Look Up
Structured Improvisation by Brianna Antaya and Jeryl Palana
This structured improv explores what we may miss out on when we are face down in our phone screens.
Music: The Wisp Sings
Instagram @jerylpalana_ and art_unearths! / vimeo.com/artunearths
Structured Improvisation by Brianna Antaya and Jeryl Palana
This structured improv explores what we may miss out on when we are face down in our phone screens.
Music: The Wisp Sings
Instagram @jerylpalana_ and art_unearths! / vimeo.com/artunearths
ABIGAIL RIPIN ● Ode to Armpit Hair
Choreography by Abigail Ripin
Dancers: Talia Hazard & Loghan Nace
An upbeat conversation between two hairy sets of armpits navigating the topics of shame, hiding, exposing, and acceptance. This pieces exists within the world of a longer show called "Unkempt” which functions as a love letter to the soft mammal fuzz on our skin, a middle finger to shame and stigma, and a retrospective on why we've come to groom how we groom.
Music: “Gray Matter” (originally by Oingo Boingo), Instrumental cover by Silent Observer
Instagram @abigailruthcreates
Choreography by Abigail Ripin
Dancers: Talia Hazard & Loghan Nace
An upbeat conversation between two hairy sets of armpits navigating the topics of shame, hiding, exposing, and acceptance. This pieces exists within the world of a longer show called "Unkempt” which functions as a love letter to the soft mammal fuzz on our skin, a middle finger to shame and stigma, and a retrospective on why we've come to groom how we groom.
Music: “Gray Matter” (originally by Oingo Boingo), Instrumental cover by Silent Observer
Instagram @abigailruthcreates
MOSAIC DANCE INC ● Yeah!
Choreography by Mosaic Dance Inc
Dancers: Greg Dunlap, Cory Fazio, Cortney Hannula, Taylor Lombard, Kayla McLaughlin, Melissa Webster
A full company piece that features all of our groups: Bside, Embrace, Linx, and Tribe. This dance is a fusion of Jazz, Hip Hop, and Breaking.
Music: “Yeah!” by Usher ft. Lil Jon and Ludacris
Instagram @mosaicdance_inc / Facebook @Mosaic Dance Inc / mosaicdanceinc.org
Choreography by Mosaic Dance Inc
Dancers: Greg Dunlap, Cory Fazio, Cortney Hannula, Taylor Lombard, Kayla McLaughlin, Melissa Webster
A full company piece that features all of our groups: Bside, Embrace, Linx, and Tribe. This dance is a fusion of Jazz, Hip Hop, and Breaking.
Music: “Yeah!” by Usher ft. Lil Jon and Ludacris
Instagram @mosaicdance_inc / Facebook @Mosaic Dance Inc / mosaicdanceinc.org
AVA D’EON ● Steeped
Choreography by Ava D’Eon
Dancers: Ava D’Eon & Sydney Dietz
"Steeped" embodies the metaphor of a tea bag to explore the social norms women must navigate when expressing themselves in various settings. The dancers reflect on what it means to be contained in their authenticity versus when they can expand and flourish, much like tea leaves unfurling in water; this expansion often occurs in the presence of trusted female relationships.
Music: “Arabesque 3” by Harold Budd, “At Last” by Etta James, “retire (final)” by Alvedon, Edited by Ava D’Eon
Instagram @avagdeon / avagdeon.com
Choreography by Ava D’Eon
Dancers: Ava D’Eon & Sydney Dietz
"Steeped" embodies the metaphor of a tea bag to explore the social norms women must navigate when expressing themselves in various settings. The dancers reflect on what it means to be contained in their authenticity versus when they can expand and flourish, much like tea leaves unfurling in water; this expansion often occurs in the presence of trusted female relationships.
Music: “Arabesque 3” by Harold Budd, “At Last” by Etta James, “retire (final)” by Alvedon, Edited by Ava D’Eon
Instagram @avagdeon / avagdeon.com
SOPHIE CONSTABLE + ISABELLE FRANCO ● Jeremiah 33:3
Choreography and Performance by Sophie Constable + Isabelle Franco
Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.
Music: "Plastic 100C" by Sampha
Instagram @pilates.sophie & @belleerosee
Choreography and Performance by Sophie Constable + Isabelle Franco
Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.
Music: "Plastic 100C" by Sampha
Instagram @pilates.sophie & @belleerosee
JACKIE BOWDEN ● Weaponized Empathy
Choreography and Performance by Jackie Bowden
Weaponized Empathy recently debuted on the Tiny Stage at Salem Arts Festival. This piece is reconstructed and explores the experiences of complex relationship dynamics and sorting through the feelings of confusion, rage and eventual peace of acceptance of what they are.
Music: "Cry" Benson Boone
Instagram @jackie.d.bowden / jackiebowden.com
Choreography and Performance by Jackie Bowden
Weaponized Empathy recently debuted on the Tiny Stage at Salem Arts Festival. This piece is reconstructed and explores the experiences of complex relationship dynamics and sorting through the feelings of confusion, rage and eventual peace of acceptance of what they are.
Music: "Cry" Benson Boone
Instagram @jackie.d.bowden / jackiebowden.com
LAURA SÁNCHEZ FLAMENCO COMPANY ● Fandangos de Alosno
Choreography by Laura Sánchez Flamenco Company
Dancers: Andrea Uribe, Lisa Amaya Price, Lupita De La Torre, Mariana Paes, Valentina Romero
A celebration of the multicultural roots of Flamenco.
Music Credits: “Calle Real” by Camerón de la Isla
Instagram @laurasanchezflamenco / Flamenco.com
Choreography by Laura Sánchez Flamenco Company
Dancers: Andrea Uribe, Lisa Amaya Price, Lupita De La Torre, Mariana Paes, Valentina Romero
A celebration of the multicultural roots of Flamenco.
Music Credits: “Calle Real” by Camerón de la Isla
Instagram @laurasanchezflamenco / Flamenco.com
CARLENA OSGOOD ● Stuck
Choreography by Carlena Osgood, with dancer collaboration
Dancers: Carlena Osgood, Mollie Osgood, Cece Peacock
A contemporary piece with many ballet elements and has an abstract story open to audience interpretation. The choreography is based on the idea of being trapped in a trance and seeking release from it.
Music: "A Blessing" by Max Richter
Instagram @carlena.osgood
Choreography by Carlena Osgood, with dancer collaboration
Dancers: Carlena Osgood, Mollie Osgood, Cece Peacock
A contemporary piece with many ballet elements and has an abstract story open to audience interpretation. The choreography is based on the idea of being trapped in a trance and seeking release from it.
Music: "A Blessing" by Max Richter
Instagram @carlena.osgood
KEVIN TENORIO ● Farther Along
Choreography and Performance by Kevin Tenorio, Director of Kairos Kollective
A reminder to live with the hope and assurance that, in time, we'll gain understanding and clarity about life's trials and tribulations. In the meantime, we should live in the light and allow that light to shine through us.
Music: "Farther Along" by Josh Garrels
Instagram @kevin10oreo
Choreography and Performance by Kevin Tenorio, Director of Kairos Kollective
A reminder to live with the hope and assurance that, in time, we'll gain understanding and clarity about life's trials and tribulations. In the meantime, we should live in the light and allow that light to shine through us.
Music: "Farther Along" by Josh Garrels
Instagram @kevin10oreo
ONSTAGE DANCE COMPANY ● Stronger
Choreography by Jennifer Kuhnberg
Dancers: Annamae Aurilio, Mykayla Cohen, Teresa Dominick, Kellie Johnson, Jennifer Kuhnberg, Alana Lally, Sue Oziemblewski, Shendl Pratt, Victoria Rousseau, Catherine Shortliffe, Jessica Taddeo, Liza Tremsina
A contemporary lyrical work celebrating joyful dance and community.
Music: "Stronger" by Thunderstorm Artis
Instagram @onstagedanceco
Choreography by Jennifer Kuhnberg
Dancers: Annamae Aurilio, Mykayla Cohen, Teresa Dominick, Kellie Johnson, Jennifer Kuhnberg, Alana Lally, Sue Oziemblewski, Shendl Pratt, Victoria Rousseau, Catherine Shortliffe, Jessica Taddeo, Liza Tremsina
A contemporary lyrical work celebrating joyful dance and community.
Music: "Stronger" by Thunderstorm Artis
Instagram @onstagedanceco