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May, 2002

Angelia Leung led this quarter's class, which was taught in conjunction with David Gere's Body Seminar. A heavy and exciting dose of theory (from Foucalt to Freud and beyond) informed the choreographic work. In the end, I tried to create a flowing exploration of gender -- how we learn how to be man or woman, how to enact these roles, how to overcome the limitations that gender roles often impose. I worked with an even larger cast this time (mostly my former TW students, but also a few more WAC kids joining the ensemble this time around), and the pieces were created in a workshop environment. The dancers were asked to write about their feelings and thoughts regarding gender, sexuality, and relationships. Later, these reflections were adapted and included in the final piece. In addition to text, including spoken word, our cast utilized martial arts, javanese-inspired movement, and danced a large group salsa number. Certain props became important to us in this piece as well: bed sheets became things we hide under and behind, hiding our secrets, as well as things that protect and comfort; shoes became identity, who we are-- different from all others.

A WAC 211C
1st Year MFA Final Showing

Don’t I Know You, Man…
a gender exploration in dance, movement and text
Directed by: Kevin Kane
Choreography and Text by: Kevin Kane and Full Company

Performed By:
Maria Celis, Helen Setyan, Jackie Lopez, Jocelyn Lopez, Diane Palaganas,
Cesar Garfiaz, Danny Galeon, John Spears, Evelin Manriquez, Diani Smith, Anthony Suncin, Michael Domantay, Jeffred Armas, Timmy Boonyarit, Amy Hattemer, Anna Lynn Terry,
Yeni Osorio, Cynthia Castillo, Guillermo Gamero, Alexie Agdeppa, German Osorio, Tittus Mendez, Lauren Ziminsky, Meredith Flores, LJ Nicolas, Joeffrey Sunga

Featuring the music of:
Radiohead, Thomas Newman, Tito Puente, Madonna, Pink Martini,
Cornershop, Buffalo Girls, Thomas Otten

Monday, June 3
4PM
11000 Kinross Building, Room 126
Limited seating

Directions into Westwood Village:
From 405 Freeway, Wilshire Exit Left (North) on Gayley,
Left Turn on Kinross
WAC Building on the left
(Street Parking, Underground or Aboveground Parking Structures-
within walking distance)

Also featuring works by:
Tamra-Henna & Peter Carpenter

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