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Essay / Dance Concert Analysis - 1167
This piece was lightly based on swing dancing as evidenced by the costumes and choreography. The choreographer was Joshua L. Peugh. The composers of the music used are Tommy Duncan, Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh and Bob Wills. My favorite part of the play was when one of the performers walked across the stage carrying a cactus that grew bigger each time she walked across the stage. This helped separate each little dance from one another, but also added a sense of comedy and a familiar transition throughout the piece for the audience. The performer did this five times and at the final entry, the cactus easily cleared his head. I liked how this piece going from group dances to couple dances flowed very well. The overall vibe of this dance was lively and fun. Another notable moment was when the fairy lights came out at the end of the piece. This added a touch of warmth and added to the swing and country feel of the dance. Because I am classically trained in ballet, I enjoy the movements and piles between steps; however, I thought this piece successfully told a story. It seemed very well rehearsed and the effort put in showed. The dancers also represented the emotions of the piece. Above all, I found that the costumes were very suited to the theme as well as the