LBCC Dance Program will launch a virtual dance concert on April 23rd at 6 p.m. through a YouTube link showcasing a variety of dance techniques.
The YouTube link will be sent out to students through the weekly LBCC email and will also be posted on the LBCC Dance Program social media pages.
Dance techniques that will be showcased include African dance, modern dance, jazz, and contemporary dance.
Stephanie Powell, an LBCC dance professor and artistic director, said, “Due to COVID-19, each piece will be a dance for the camera and feature a group of highly dedicated students that auditioned for the performance in February.”
The concert features 6 faculty choreographers and one student choreographer.
Choreographers were hand selected by Stephanie Powell and her colleague Martha Pamintuan, who was one of the choreographers for the virtual dance concert.
“All of our rehearsals took place on ZOOM and filming was done by students and faculty in local areas,” said Powell.
Since all rehearsals have been through zoom, the dance program has faced new challenges in putting together a dance concert.
According to Martha Pamintuan, “So we’ve been doing everything online and it’s been a lot of solo shots from students. It’s been a lot of back-and-forth process.”
“The students have all different recording devices, so then trying to put together the footage and we have to make sure that it matches,” said Pamintuan, “and when it doesn’t you can tell when you’re viewing it.”
Because of the pandemic, the choreographers have had to find new ways to get the right equipment for the students while still keeping a safe distance and practicing safety protocols.
“A lot of editing goes on and making sure everyone has the right costume, lighting, and makeup has also been one of the new challenges we have faced,” said Pamintuan.
The LBCC Dance Program is excited to showcase the hard work that the student dancers and choreographers have put into making this dance concert.
Stay connected with the LBCC Dance Program by following their instagram and facebook to learn about updates and performances.