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Show The Daily Utah Chronicle, Thursday, December 2, 182 Arts Eight D A C N E U girad vosots firoinni Students present dance showcase Broadway byAnnJardine Chronicle stafT Barbara Hanks graduated from the University in 1973 with a bachelor's degree in musical theatre with an emphasis in ballet Since then she has danced as Mary Poppins in "Disney on Parade," performed in the United States, Mexico and Canada, won the Miss Utah pageant in 1975, accompanied Miss America in the USO tour through Europe, and performed for 6,000 U.S. military men on an aircraft carrier. "Finally, by that point, my talent was dancing ... I could prove and do what I loved doing best," Hanks said. She was in Salt Lake City last week choreographing a new piece of movement for the dance company Jazzin'. Hanks moved to New York in 1976, knowing only two people in the city. "To get that performing experience, I knew that I either had to go to California or New York," she said. m tow Five-foot-6-in- ""1 r Chronicle photo by Hobart Bennington Barbara Hanks, the first University musical theatre graduate, has made a name for herself on Broadway. "The business in New York is a very stressful business. The tension, anxiety and pressure is tremendous and you have to have confidence about what talent you have," Hanks said. Hanks was in town last week to teach in the University ballet department and to choreograph a piece for the dance company Jazzin. SKI RENTAL Serving Skiing Needs with Quality Lines and Personal Service Since 1963 THE FINEST t CROSS ALPINE COUNTRY of dances choreographed by undergraduate and graduate ballet students, and guest choreographers is presented each quarter, performed by ballet majors. Before being accepted into the concert, each piece goes through a screening process and the choreographers may spend a great deal of time adjusting them. This showcase combines a wide variety of dance styles ranging from very classical ballet to jazz and tap. self-confiden- five-positio- FRI & SAT ROSES $8.95 DOZEN EQUIPMENT 208. A showcase Hanks has danced in such Broadway ch 8 p.m. The program opens with an abstract ballet titled "Threshold," choreographed by Marsha Bodily; the culmination of her graduate work. Bodily is using 21 dancers for this eight-pa- rt piece including several children in addition to University dancers. Graduate student Linda Westby has choreographed a "jazzy" ballet titled "Strive" with a theme of a striving for different aspects of life. Elizabeth Brody choreographed a classical ballet titled "Les Ombres du Bois." This is a simple piece, danced by six women to an original composition by Ballet Department pianist, Hidemi Matsushita. John Mead, of Repertory Dance Theatre has choreographed two modern ballets for this concert. The second half of the conceit will open with an Astaire piece, choreographed by graduate student Rogers-sty- le Patricia Bodell. Matsushita has choreographed a comedy ballet which pokes fun at professional ballerinas and the famous ballet "Serenade." An jazz piece, choreographed by Susan Parker, to the "Root beer Rag" by Billy Joel closes the all-m- en concert. Tickets are available at the door; $1.00 for students, $2.00 general admission. ns o A OPENING SPECIAL IN BALLET SHOWCASE I The Ballet Department will present Showcase I Friday at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Saturday at 8 p.m. in Dance Building, productions as "Sugar Babies," "Perfectly Frank," "Oh, Kay!" and "Spotlight" as well as doing film, television and stock work. Hanks has had to learn to ride a unicycle, bellydance and jump rope. She said everyone currently in the and production of "Barnum" in New York is tightrope-walkin- g f juggling. "You have to sing, act and dance on Broadway or you don't make it back there," Hanks said. She also said that "in New York, producers are not just satisfied with talent, but you have got to have some extra tricks up your sleeves." Hanks, 31, was the first graduate from the University with a degree in musical theatre. She trained with Rowland Butler and has since studied with the New York School of Ballet. She said before she ever arrived in New York she gained performing experience at the Pioneer Memorial Theatre. "I don't think I have great technique, but I've learned to use what I have to suit my body," she said. Hanks said that in New York "they don't care if you blow a step, but rather want to see life coming through . . . the business in New York is a very stressful business. The tension, anxiety and pressure is tremendous and you have got to have confidence about what talent you have." Hanks said that all it takes to "make it" in the Big Apple is and guts. She said there is . something for everyone back there. However, she emphasized the tremendous competition that exists there. She said that anywhere from 200 to 500 people audition for four or in a production. Hanks said that Broadway shows require eight hours of rehearsal a day, six days a week for six to seven weeks. Then, on top of that, Hanks said the last week of rehearsals require 10 to 12 hours of practice each day. Hanks said she is now spending a lot of time and energy developing her voice. "They do everything live now and they will take a strong singer over a strong dancer," Hanks said. Looking into the future, Hanks said she would like to be more geared toward film and television. She said, "I'd like to do straight plays too. I love acting." 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