Twosomes
One person dancing alone is called a solo. Two people dancing together is a duet. When dancing with another person you establish a dynamic relationship, a partnership as you share a space, an emotion, or a story.
You could relate to your partner in a number of ways. You might have a movement conversation or ignore one another. You might lean on your partner, lift your partner, help your partner balance or keep your distance.
Dancing with a partner is a wonderful way to communicate without using words.
When you watch a duet, you should ask yourself some questions:
Was the dance BIG or SMALL?
Did the dance STAY IN ONE SPOT or TRAVEL?
Was the action LOUD or SOFT?
Was the movement FAST or SLOW?
Did the dance tell a STORY…communicate a MESSAGE?
What do you think INSPIRED the choreography?
Find some words that describe the relationship. Was it tense…friendly… combative …romantic…playful…competitive?
Grooming and Hat
Choreography: Marina Harris
Performance: REUNION (2013)
Performers: Alissa Thompson and Katherine Winder
D is for dancing as everyone knows
And everyone dances…some to and some fro
Dances take Energy. Just watch them go
Some require costumes, like an orange chapeau.
Our Love Affair
Choreography: Bill Evans
Performance: JUKEBOX (2013)
Performers: Katherine Winder & Aaron Wood
Nothing’s as graceful as Ginger and Fred
They know when to follow and when to be led
A Waltz or a Foxtrot, you glide, dip or spin
Just trust in your partner and fame you might win
Jitterbug
Choreography: Bill Evans
Performance: JUKEBOX (2013)
Performers: Sara Donahue & Tyler Orcutt
Most people like dancing. It makes people smile.
Please turn on some music…don’t worry about style
Just grab a fit partner and fling them around
But that which goes up must surely come down.
Gestures
Choreography: Susan Hadley
Performance: FIN AMOURS (2013)
Performers: Sara Donahue & Aaron Wood
It’s easy to understand someone from France
People use gestures. They don’t take a chance
They wave, smile and wigwag while taking a stance
Conversing in silence. It’s kind of a dance.
Feet
Choreography: Susan Hadley
Performance: FIN AMOURS (2013)
Performers: Katherine Winder & Tyler Orcutt
Some dance in a circle. Some dance in a line
Some square dance or folk dance and manage just fine
With practice and courage and music upbeat
Consider your partner. Don’t step on their feet
Für Elise
Choreography: by Nicholas Cendese
Performance: SOUNDS FAMILIAR (2019)
Performers: Jonathan Kim & Trung “Daniel” Do
It’s playful and witty. Surprises in store.
This classical music has rhythms galore.
Two spirited comrades are chums at the core
A dance about friendship. Can’t ask for much more.
Triptych (excerpt)
Choreography: Cherylyn Lavagnino
Performance: SOJOURN (2022)
Performers: Lindsey Faber & Jacob Lewis
Serenely expressive.
A mystery unravels
This couple seeks answers
On roads seldom traveled
Snack Pack (excerpt)
Choreography: Linda C. Smith
Performance: REUNION (2014)
Performers: Efren Corado Garcia & Ice cream cone
You could dance with the devil. Yes, dance if you dare
You could dance with your shadow, but people might stare
You could dance with your doggie or dance with its bone
Or find a cool partner…a big ice cream cone
Rolling Chair Duet
Choreography: Tim Hadel
Performance: SURPRISE PACKAGES (2008)
Performers: Colleen Hoelscher & Nicholas Cendese
A bus or a train might take you to town
A cycle or skates make a merry-go-round
When traveling use caution. Two feet on the ground.
A chair that has wheels might land upside down
