BOX-hemian Rhapsody
Company: Crossroads Dance Indy
Choreographer: Brittany Gaither
Music: “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
Cast: Taylor Brown, Nicole Mikesell, Jacob Stumpf, Elly Kauser, Sara Williams, Zoe Lowden

BOX-hemian Rhapsody explores what happens when the grandeur of Queen’s iconic “Bohemian Rhapsody” is squeezed into a space that is anything but grand. Big music, big emotions, and big movement are packed into a tiny box as dancers push, stretch, twist, and maneuver to discover every possible inch. How much movement can fit inside a box? Apparently, a lot.

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Bharatanatyam - Jathiswaram
Choreographer: Dr. Divyasena S
Music: Srikanth Gopalakrishnan
Cast: Vimina Bagavath

Jathiswaram is a pure-dance piece from Bharatanatyam, a classical dance of South India. Set to the melodic raga Hemavathi, Vimina brings the music to life through rhythmic footwork, expressive hand gestures, and swift, intricate patterns, celebrating the joy of rhythm and melody.

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Altar/er: Going Home
Choreographer: Hannah Meyerson Crane
Music: "Saudade" written and performed by Hannah Meyerson Crane, "Mirror Dance - Yoruba Soul Remix" by Afefe Iku, OVEOUS, Osunlade
Cast: Hannah Meyerson Crane

Now that I can’t go back home, how do I build a home within myself? “Altar/er: Going Home” is an embodied process of creating space for me to mourn, remember, celebrate, and transform—both alone and in community with my dance family.

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C-Jam Blues
Company: Ashley Lain with INtime Tap Productions
Choreographer: Ashley Lain
Music: “C-Jam Blues” by The Oscar Peterson Trio
Cast: Ashley Lain

C-Jam Blues by the Oscar Peterson Trio is an upbeat rendition of Duke Ellington’s classic 1942 jazz standard. Tap dance thrived during this era, pairing beautifully with swing music. A slightly comedic interpretation of the playful chorus mirrors the spunk and lively rhythms of this fast-paced tune.

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Something Heavy
Choreographer: Erica Lohman
Music: “Something Heavy” by Jacob Collier
Cast: Erica Lohman

Grief is a messy emotion. Eventually, we’re forced to confront the heaviness and choose to either continue carrying our baggage or respectfully let it go. This often looks like time alone with your thoughts, experiencing struggle and relief simultaneously while sifting through them.

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Sisters at Arm’s Length (and That’s It)
Company: Dance2Connect
Choreographer: Makenzie Lukas, Macey Lukas
Music: “Sisters” by Rosemary Clooney; “Twitches” by Melissa Gould
Cast: Makenzie Lukas, Macey Lukas

We present a piece that celebrates the unbreakable bond, but also the chaos of growing up as close sisters. A lighthearted musical theater piece about sisterhood, inspired by Rosemary Clooney’s “Sisters” and its satirical look at loyalty, sticking together, and the boundaries that come with it.

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Shoes
Choreographer: Jennifer Kathleen Sutton
Music: “Corporate Uplifting” by leech
Cast: Jennifer Kathleen Sutton

“Shoes” is a playful solo exploration of four pairs of shoes, including intricate technical moves sure to fill the audience with intrigue and giggles as we explore the concept of “right,” while exploration can feel or look so “wrong.”

 

figure
Choreographer: Zay
Music: Zaymango
Cast: Zay

Someone experiencing—and it doesn’t have to make sense—how you figure it out.

 

Animated waters
Company: King Koi Roi
Choreographer: Cuong Tran
Music: “Paint the Town Red” by DJ Combat; “Cherry Blossom”
Cast: King Koi Roi

Improv piece showcasing the contrast between soft and smooth to hard and fast movements. Viewers will feel emotion and power from this performance.

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