The University of Idaho Dance Program is hosting “Creativity in Motion,” their ninth annual Idaho Dance Education Organization conference on Sept. 26-27. The conference is open to all and includes workshops on dance and movement for high school and college students, movement educators and dance professionals.
Tickets for the two-day conference are $50 for students, $75 for IDEO members and presenters and $85 for general admission. Tickets for one day, Sept. 27, are $40 for students, $65 for IDEO members/presenters and $75 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased online.
Conference registration includes admission to an opening “Celebration of Dance” concert, lunch on Sept. 27 and the closing concert by Portland-based professional dance troupe push/FOLD.
George Staib, a professor of dance at Emory University, will be the keynote speaker, and many others will give exciting presentations and performances, including a closing performance by push/FOLD.
The troupe push/FOLD will do an opening performance with the UI Dance Ensemble at 7 p.m. on Sept. 27 at the Hartung Theater.
Many other performances by push/FOLD will occur throughout the night. “Ozymandias,” the opening performance, exudes themes of the self, heritage and community that many can relate to and connect with.
Following this, an excerpt from “Vespers” will portray a tale that meshes contemporary dance with choral soundscapes. This piece reflects devotion and transformation.
The night of performances will close out with a piece called “Illum.” This represents a mythical journey accompanied by light, textures, visual art and nature. This performance uses vivid stage imagery to capture the audience’s attention and create an immersive experience.
After the performances end, attendees may enrich their experience by engaging in a brief Q&A with the artists.
Brooklynn Jolley can be reached at [email protected]