Choreography: Kyle & Allie Spinder

Music: Michael Jackson (Jordan’s Project Big Band Cover)

Lighting: Peter D. Leonard

The Utah Valley University Ballroom Dance Company is one of the largest and most prestigious public collegiate ballroom dance programs in the United States. The company consists of the Touring Team, a Backup Tour Team and two Backup Training Teams. The UVU Ballroom Dance Company is currently under the direction of Tara Boyd. [email protected]

Choreography: Mike Esperanza

Music: Biosphere, AGF, Craig Armstrong, The Knife, Trentmoller

Lighting: Pilar Davis

Contemporary Dance Ensemble (CDE) is a pre-professional level modern dance company and upper division course. CDE’s mission is to provide real world experiences as students develop and enrich their artistry and prepare for careers in dance. Company members’ work with a variety of nationally and internationally acclaimed choreographers and have opportunities to perform regionally, nationally and internationally. Mike Esperanza’s Coincidences was selected to be performed in the American College Dance Association’s National Festival. Director: Monica Campbell. [email protected]

Choreography: Tara Boyd

Music: Katy Perry

Lighting: Peter D. Leonard

Choreography: Jamie A. Johnson in collaboration with the dancers

Music: DeLane Doyle

Lighting: Matthew Taylor with Students from UVU’s Department of Theatrical Arts for Stage and Screen

Repertory Ballet Ensemble (RBE) is the ballet performing company of Utah Valley University. RBE aims to prepare students for working professionally in the dance field following graduation. Technical and artistic excellence in the dancers is fostered by performing a mixture of classical and contemporary dance styles. Dancers receive multiple performing opportunities each year. RBE is currently under the direction of ballet faculty members Jamie A. Johnson and Mark Borchelt.

Choreography: Tara Boyd

Music: Watazu

Lighting: Peter D. Leonard

Choreography: Andy Noble

Music: Nils Frahm

Lighting: William Peterson

Synergy Dance Company explores the creative, technical, and performance realms of dance by producing innovative concerts of guest artist, faculty, and student choreography. The company members are dynamic performers as well as imaginative choreographers who present dance as a wonderfully diverse and lively performance art. Synergy company members begin developing their choreography in August and delve into all aspects of producing a concert. Costumes, lighting, staging, and publicity are shared responsibilities that culminate in Synergy’s diverse concerts every December.