Dance Co Fest

From the archive: Without Remedy, Without Regard
Choreographed and performed by the luminous

Photos by Katie Bruce Sorenson www.dancenerdphotos.com

From the memory archive: the truly unparalleled BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble! joined us at the 2023 to share personal stories about the dancers on the company, and also to present the beauty of the many cultures the students showcase. Endless thanks go to Director Jeanette Geslison, (in photo one), for talking with the high school companies about the folk dance program, and for teaching masterclasses!
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Photo Two: chatting about tap shoes ☺️
Photo Three: dancers showcasing costumes from the Romanian dances Calusul and Plaiuri Oltensti.
Photo Four: Dancers showcasing costumes and movement from Mexico, specifically the Fandango Veracruzana.
Photo Five: Dancer Makalia Latapu shares the story behind her culture and Fotu’i He La’A dance hailing from Tonga, a tradition which is still practiced today.
Photo Six: traditional dress for two dances from India called Terah Taali and Ganesha to honor Hindu deities.

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