By Sebastian Kuhn
Dance Corps, a student run dance club, will be holding their annual recital: “Classic Movie Theme,” at Beekmantown High School, Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3.
The upcoming recital will feature songs and dances from movies we all know and love. The Dance Corps executive board said that they valued and took great consideration when planning this year’s theme of classic movies because they wanted to capture moments of nostalgia and the personal growth that comes with college.
“Our upcoming recital is a fun, classic movie-themed show that we’ve been working on since the beginning of the semester. We incorporated songs from movies such as Dirty Dancing, Footloose, Grease and more. I’m excited to see our vision come to life in just a few weeks,” Dance Corps President Kaylynn Ryan said.
Dance Corps has spent a lot of time working on this recital from auditions and choreography planning to emotional senior solos. They have spent over 150 hours in and out of rehearsals preparing for this event. This year’s graduating class makes up almost the entire executive board, and all have been part of Dance Corps since their freshman year.
“Seniors are featured a good amount due to it being their last recital ever,” Junior Bella Lambert said.
This semester hasn’t been easy for Dance Corps though as there are a lot of steps that go into creating a recital and a lot of hours.
“As president, I see how hard all of the dancers work throughout the semester spending countless hours in the studio and it is so rewarding to see it all come together once we hit the stage,” Ryan said.
A few highlights of the show will include solos and duets from music students Lambert and Evan Field-Hoffman. They are strong voices in the music department and have been part of Dance Corps recitals as featured filler performers since spring 2023.
There will also be a wide variety of dance styles showcased by students from different dance backgrounds, including tap, hip-hop, lyrical and even a sprinkle of musical theatre.
“This recital holds a special place in my heart. It’s my final year performing, and while it’s bittersweet, I’m so excited to take the stage one last time with my team,” Ryan said.
Once the curtain rises, audiences will be met with the sparkle of sequined costumes, vibrant lights, and music that makes you feel like you’re part of the party. The show promises a mix of emotions, fun, excitement, nostalgia and familiarity.
“Dance Corps has given me a sense of belonging, a sense of family, and a feeling of being home,” Sophomore Faith Cruz said.
The Dance Corps executive board encourages the audience to come with high energy and support for the dancers.
“I hope the audience enjoys our take on these classic movies and leaves with smiles on their faces while watching the show,” Ryan said.
