SFSU School of Theatre & Dance presents: University Dance Theatre 2023

SFSU School of Theatre & Dance presents: University Dance Theatre 2023 Featuring new work from guest choreographer Marlayna Locklear March 30-April 2, 2023 Guest choreographer Marlayna Locklear creates new work from her extensive contemporary and jazz dance background. After graduating with a BFA from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, she performed with the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, Dallas Black Dance Theatre II, Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre, and Dayton Contemporary Dance. Acclaimed dance faculty choreographers ArVejon Jones and Ray Tadio present new works. For assuage means to soften, Jones dedicates his piece to those who have spent their entire life as the foundation for others, giving without being asked. Loving without expectation. To those who have forgotten who they are, what they’ve done, and who they have affected. Alzheimer’s disease affects 5.8 million Americans and is one of the most difficult conditions to witness. Tadio's new work Roxy pays homage to prolific pop artist Keith Haring. The choreography features late1980s music from Haring’s NYC club hangouts and a short film directed by Dance and Cinema major Johan Casal. Joining the program is Master of Arts in Theatre Arts student Aikaterini Bousleli, who hails from Greece. Based on the tragedy The Suppliants by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus, her new work is titled Iketis (pronounced hikétēs). She examines the undying hope of each Hiketis or migrant/refugee to create a new life under dire circumstances. University Dance Theatre 2023 comprises an ensemble of 19 dancers in this exciting new choreography showcase. The San Francisco State University School of Theatre & Dance is the fertile ground where dance and theatre students of the 21st century thrive. With a faculty of distinguished artists, scholars, and teachers, SFSU students learn the practical skills, knowledge, compassion, and spirit of artistic inquiry to create collaborative, resonant, viable art. SFSU is a community partner with the vibrant Bay Area theatre and dance community, offering its students opportunities to work and grow at the university and within the local art community. University Dance Theatre 2023 Thursday, March 30, 2023-Sunday, April 2, 2023 There will be a talkback following the performance on April 2. Thursday & Saturday @ 7:00 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 p.m. The Little Theatre, SFSU Creative Arts building 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 415-338-1341 Tickets: $5 for students; $8 general admission Information and ticket links: theatredance.sfsu.edu/events

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