BB Jones Theatre
| Thu, Apr 6 | Fri, Apr 7 | Sat, Apr 8 | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Show A | Show B | Show A |
| 7:30 p.m. | Show B | Show A | Show B |
Artistic Director
Jamie A. Johnson
Stage Manager
Samijo Kougioulis
Lighting Designer
Peter Leonard
with students from Lighting and Production
under the instruction of Jacquelyn Potts
Faculty Mentors
Sarah Donahue
Brian Gerke
Nichole Ortega
Christa St. John
Corrine Wallentine
Dr. Lyndsey Vader
Welcome to Utah Valley University’s Senior Capstone performance, Epilogue. This performance is a denouement of our years of study, and a celebration of our
accomplishments. Each senior has experienced their own journey at UVU and has invested
significant energy in contributing their voices to the ever changing world of dance.
Come experience with us the soul and personality of Epilogue as we turn past this
chapter in our undergraduate lives.
This concert culminates years of growth in choreography and performance. Many of the works you will be witnessing tonight have personal and special meaning to the choreographers. Our life experiences, good and bad, have influenced this concert. You will find themes that relate to celebration, healing, support, love, and many more.
We are grateful for tonight's audience and your passion and support for the arts. The show is lovely and has a dance for everyone. Tonight's performance is possible with the help and support of the department of dance faculty, production team, dancers, and you, our audience. The Senior Capstone show encapsulates the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of how we are entering the world on our new path as artists. A book contains many pages filled with rich words and meanings; thank you for allowing us to share these words with you in our personal choreographic stories.
We hope you enjoy the performance!
- The 2023 UVU Department of Dance Senior Class
Music
Raindrops Falling On My Head, B.J. Thomas
& Bring Me Sunshine, Willie Nielsen
Chauncey Bricker
Nataly Dockstader
Adam D
Penn Duncan
Aldrin Fisher
Ancel Haroldsen
Arienna Lamb
Alyssa Olds
Kapono Rokobuludrau
Raelyn Sharp
Emarie Thomas
“Come Rain or Shine” is a two part dance that celebrates sunshine after rain. It represents the hope that life will get better after a difficult time. I anticipate my life after graduating as being full of sunshine since my experience in college has felt like a rainstorm.
Music
Prelude (00.00), Between and Taylor Deupree; Tinder by Origamibiro;
and Für Elise, reimagined by Alexander Joseph
Choreographed in collaboration with dancers
Ariana Castañeda
Meshayla Gardinier
Zachary Marshall
Natalie Petersen
Thomas Perkey
Elysabeth Rada
Olivia Stewart
“In a world that is constantly demanding more and more of our attention; we can’t forget to give ourselves to what matters most: a glimpse at what’s happening right now.”- Brianna West
Music
Shadow Journal, Max Richter
Choreographed in collaboration with dancers
McKayla Browning
Quinn Coates
Aubrey Fisher
Melanie Grob
Madelyn Smith
“When the Music Stops,” is inspired by a particular traumatic experience that has caused overwhelming emotions through the process of grieving. The piece reflects the feelings of my individual journey through grief, specifically how life continually moves on regardless of tragedy. Through this performance, my wish is for connections to be established through the act of being vulnerable as we continue to undergo our own difficult experiences.
Music
Internal Exploration by Taggart Bradbury
Choreographed in collaboration with dancers
Keagan Bartlett
Kaarina Butler
Evyana Hill
Brooklyn Johansen
Taysia Kessler
Andy Sefcik
Madelyn Smith
The vibrations and exhilaration of the body's anticipation to move. Movement transcends the dancer physically, mentally, and spiritually, moving them away from the craziness of the outside world to a joyful, calm state.
Music
Reha, Travis Lake; Julie in My Heart, Honeybus;
and Love Me With All Your Heart, Ray Charles Singers
Lilly Barrington
Kiyah Clements
Quinn Coates
Emilee Cook
Emma Crow
Tabitha Harston
Zachary Marshall
Elysabeth Rada
Natalie Petersen
Ellie Springfield
Moriah Welling
Taken by the conforms of society, we yearn for a sense of belonging and security. In order to attain this sense of belonging, we push ourselves to become what others value.
Music
Romain Garcia and Nicholas James
Choreographed in collaboration with dancers
Nia Hellewell
McKenzie Madison
Richelle Rindlisbacher
Breelyn Smedley
Olivia Stewart
Gabby Williams
“From Trepidation to Composure” is a dance inspired by a personal experience with something that was quickly and constantly disrupting my life. This resulted in negative thought patterns and strange behaviors that caused physical distress in my body. In overcoming this event, I learned how important it is to have a support system to lean on in difficult times.
Music
Me & My Rhythm, Johny M,
and Awoo, Sofi Tukker
Chauncey Bricker
Nataly Dockstader
Adam D
Penn Duncan
Aldrin Fisher
Ancel Haroldsen
Arienna Lamb
Alyssa Olds
Kapono Rokobuludrau
Raelyn Sharp
Emarie Thomas
Vivace is a musical term that means fast and lively. Up tempo, rhythmic pieces of music compliment the quick footwork and spirited movements of the Latin Samba and Cha Cha. My intention in choreographing this piece was to create a dance that is as much fun to perform as it is to watch.
Music
The Way Luv Goes by Ricky Razu
Fiona Barnard
Kamryn Daughters
Darcie Day
Yuka Fuji
Sarah Hutchinson
Anna Ivie
Daisy Jeffers
Alli Kirk
Savannah Peterson
Lexie Pitcher
Ileah Washington
Maren Wood
Choreographic Facilitator
Sara Pickett
Music
Dynamite, BTS
Alyssa Arnold
Chauncey Bricker
Adams Dimond
Ancel Haroldsen
Alyssa Olds
Kapono Rokobuludrau
Brayden Topham
Ashley Wilcox
“Life is like a dynamite! My message in this dance is that nothing is normal in this life. Being able to dance and perform again on stage after the restrictions of COVID-19 is an amazing miracle and joy for dancers. The Cha-Cha is the perfect fit for this dance to share positive energy and hope!”
Music
Myself Through You, Michael Wall, and The Ecstatics, Explosions in the Sky
Choreographed in collaboration with dancers
Lillian Barrington
McKayla Browning
Karrina Butler
Ariana Castaneda
Elysabeth Rada
Emma Rains
Olivia Stewart
“Whole” contemplates the path of healing through full body connectivity. It emphasizes the importance of movement in the healing process— a concept that is gaining momentum. This work is a representation of actively finding connections that unite the mind, body and soul.
Music
Palpatine’s Teachings, John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra;
Armada, Hans Zimmer; The Fog and District 12 Ruins, James Newton Howard
Edited by Heath Edwards
Choreographed in collaboration with dancers
Anahi Aguilar
Ciera Duersch
Herby Fullmer
McKenzie Madison
Gabby Williams
The title: “Panophobia” means the fear of everything. My piece shows how despite being afraid, you can overcome and face your fears.
Music
Libertango, Yo Yo Ma, and Bordoneo y 900, Juan José Mosalini
Brooklyn Johansen
Olivia Perry
Bailey Phillips
Hannah Roberts
Andy Sefcik
Kenady Vereen
Brynn Whiting
Maren Wood
"Persuasion" dramatizes the playful attitude of the tango to illustrate the conviction of others. This work was choreographed to cater to the sass and vigor that comes with unapologetic personalities. Utilizing bold yet lively statements, the conversation "Persuasion" presents is one of genuine individuality.
Music
Evacavation (Part 1), The Haxan Cloak,
and TV News Channel in Background with White Noise for Rest, SleepTherapy
Choreographed in collaboration with dancers
Ciera Erekson
Melanie Grob
Tabitha Harston
Heather Morley
Natalie Petersen
Ethan Pitcher
Elysabeth Rada
Richelle Rindlisbacher
Olivia Stewart
Moriah Welling
Ashley Wilcox
“Your Burdened Absence” shares the complexity of codependent relationships from the giver’s perspective. In pursuing this piece, I wanted to physicalize vivid memories of a kaleidoscope of witnessed and personal experiences within these relationships. All of the lies, manipulation, addictiveness, and reliance from the taker inevitably causes the giver to experience extreme exhaustion, pressure, pain, and emptiness.
Music
You Raise Me Up, Josh Groban
Stephanie Arias
Tanner Cole
“I dedicate this dance for my studying abroad life and memories in US. The song “You Raise Me Up” always made me strong and gave me courage and hope to keep going when I was weak. This beautiful song -and the dance together, it reflects and shares the memories.
Music
Last Train to London, Electric Light Orchestra; I Will Possess Your Heart, Death Cab for Cutie; Chariot, Beach House; and Glimmer, Tame Impala
Choreographed in collaboration with dancers
Lily Barrington
Emma Crow
Aubrey Fisher
Hope King
McKenzie Madison
Thomas Perkey
Luciano Schroeder
The ego is in battle with the self, always needing to prove identities and attitudes whilst causing internal conflict. If you are tethered to voice inside your head, the only way out is to let go and sink back into the flow of life.
Music
The Way Luv Goes by Ricky Razu
Fiona Barnard
Kamryn Daughters
Darcie Day
Yuka Fuji
Sarah Hutchinson
Anna Ivie
Daisy Jeffers
Alli Kirk
Savannah Peterson
Lexie Pitcher
Ileah Washington
Maren Wood
Choreographic Facilitator
Sara Pickett
Our mission is to produce and present artistic excellence, which would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. We thank them and express our deep gratitude to all patrons, supporters, and friends of The Noorda.
The arts possess the unparalleled power to inspire, educate, liberate, and transform. They elevate moments, mark milestones, soften edges, and generate profound meaning. Experience the beauty and wonder of the arts with us this season at The Noorda and begin at once to live!
Courtney R. Davis, J.D., M.A.
Dean, School of the Arts
Utah Valley University acknowledges that we gather on land sacred to all Indigenous people who came before us in this vast crossroads region. The University is committed to working in partnership—as enacted through education and community activities—with Utah’s Native Nations comprising: the San Juan Southern Paiute, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, Uintah & Ouray Reservation of the Northern Ute, Skull Valley Goshute, Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, Northwestern Band of Shoshone Nation, Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation, Ute Mountain Ute-White Mesa Community, and urban Indian communities. We recognize these Native Nations and their continued connections with traditional homelands, mountains, rivers, and lakes as well as their sovereign relationships with state and federal governments. We honor their collective memory and continued physical and spiritual presence. We revere their resilience and example in preserving their connections to the Creator and to all their relations, now and in the future.
With this statement comes responsibility and accountability. We resolve to follow
up with actionable items to make the School of the Arts at UVU and The Noorda Center
for the Performing Arts an inclusive, equitable, and just space for all. There is
much work to be done, and we are committed to putting these words into practice.
Artwork by Shane Walking Eagle (Sisseton Dakota).
