Saint Mary's College Dance Company Presents 'Unveiling'

LAMORINDA, CA — The Saint Mary's College Dance Company presents "Unveiling," the fall dance concert created by nine senior choreographers from the Class of 2023, along with guest artist and alumna Micah Sallid.

According to a news release, "Unveiling" is a collective dance show that is motivated by the idea of finding grounding and balance within the dance community amidst readjusting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Returning to campus this fall and reflecting on the shared experiences of the last few years, these emerging choreographers are exploring concepts of familial warfare, changing love, women’s rights, time, self-divinity, power within marginalization, religious oppression, homesickness, and the instability of dance spaces.

The Saint Mary’s College Dance Company is excited to offer both in-person and live streamed performances during this fall’s concert, which runs Nov. 17-19 at LeFevre Theatre, 1928 Saint Mary's Road, Moraga. The Nov. 17 and Nov. 18 shows start at 8 p.m., while there are two shows Nov. 19, one at 2 p.m. and the final show at 8 p.m. (The 2 p.m. Nov. 19 show will also be live streamed.)

This showcase is produced, performed and choreographed by the Dance Program’s Senior Class of 2023: Faith Alexis, Sofia Amador, Trinity R Boykin, Rochelle Demelo, Sev Fisher, Andrio Jordan Fong, Olivia Rose Grimes, Alexa Janezell, Elena Prisco, and features a new work by guest artist and alumna Micah Sallid.

"I am honored and excited to be on this journey of choreographic exploration with this current group of SMC seniors," said Andrew Merrell, dance faculty and senior project advisor. "All of them are attacking their work with vigor and deep inquiry. They are on a fearless endeavor of making their voices heard in a world that needs very much to listen and take notice."

The creative team for "Unveiling" includes lighting design by Matthew Cohen, Andrio Jordan Fong, and Joanne Houston, production support by Dance and Music Production Manager Danielle Ferguson, live stream production by David Gaylord, and Stage Manager Joanne Houston with the support of the technical crew.

Each of the dances being presented has redefined the choreographic process, production and performance while strictly adhering to COVID-19 safety protocols set by the CDC and Saint Mary’s College.

Tickets will be sold online only; to purchase tickets visit: Stmarys-ca.edu/Unveiling.