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Show Life The College Times B1 MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2008 Ken HCKilund /Coilcg-j UVSC students put on another great performance full of grace and emotion. UVSC defines Synergy: A mutually advantageous conjunction of distinct elements Michael Morrow r Life writer V Ken Hoglund / College Time* Using d wide variety of costumes, dancers put together a truly magnificent performance. Synergy Dance Company's March 6-8 concert, "Refract," confirmed the modern dance program's ongoing commitment to bring a high level of performance and choreographic artistry to the stage. Diverse musical pieces and edgy images energized and inspired spectators and performers alike. Two highlights of the evening were "Umm...So... Yeah," choreographed by guest artist, Nicole Bridgens, a graduating senior from California State University, Long Beach, and Synergy's concluding piece, "In Command," choreographed by dance department faculty member Kate Monson. A sweet, youthful piece. "Umm...So...Ycah" exposed far more than the light-hearted prom night jitters in her portrayal of female/male life as a "tweener," that is, any age "tween" puberty and death. Bridgens' distinctive modern dance savvy and simplicity brought together complex elements of relationships. The setting was a dance floor located tween "Some Junior High School—Anywhere" and "Any Retirement CenterSomewhere." Nate Broberg and Fiona Nelson danced their way into hearts of every age as they expertly demonstrated awkwardness, naivete and the resolute fun of getting manly-tuxedo ineptness acquainted with feminineball-gown elegance. The beautifully paired couple's gentle handling of crashing hormones meeting face to face with fondled, emotional innocence was indicative of youth at all ages. Their interpretation of everlasting male-female magic was enacted and revealed with class, creativity and sensitivity. A good time was had by all. Synergy's final performance of the evening, "In Command," created a most gripping and powerful modern dance statement. Monson's ideas and insight exquisitely used creative movement to innovatively sketch a satisfying interpretation of the Haiku poem recited at its culmination. The poem titled Evasion Haiku states. I'm working my way Over to figuring out How 1 won't answer. At times the dancer's synchronized movements were relaxing and pleasing, as when observing the rise, swerve, drop" and unpredictable turn of a flock of small birds in flight. Unified movements provide a break from the possibility that there may not be a fixed answer to even mundane questions known, expected or even appropriate. Like a perfectly attuned flight of apparently nonverbal birds, answers often come as nothing more than feelings: "go" or "no go." Other limes, the danceflock became disjointed. See S Y N E R G Y - 8 3 Signs of spring International Sportsmen's Expo returns to Sandy Ray Cheatham Life writer Like daffodils and budding trees, the International Sportsmen's Expo is a sign that spring is here. From March 13 through the 16, the expo was held at the South Towne Exposition Center in Sandy. The quarter-million square foot exhibition hall was a sea of exhibitors, demonstrations and activities dedicated to outdoor recreation. Since 1998, Sportsmen from throughout the west have come to Utah to participate in the expo. As attendees entered the exhibition hall, they were teased by the alluring aroma of cast-iron cuisine. Classes and demonstrations on the art of Dutch oven cooking were offered as part of the expo, as well as a chance to see the International Dutch Oven Society World Championship Cook-off. Attendees watched as teams competed in the preparation of desserts, breads and main dishes. A lucky few tasted the work of the com- peting teams. At the opposite end of the hall was a massive houseboat from Lake Powell. Attendees toured the houseboat to see multiple sleeping quarters, bathrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, and a family room, as well as incredible features on the roof, such as a hot tub. From that vantage point one could look over the entire expo and scout one's route through the hall. In the center of the exhibition hall were the demR,iy Chatham / College Times See SPORTSMEN'S EXPO • BA Trout Unlimited demonstrates fly-tying. |