The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts April 5 & 6, 2025
these hands
“The dancer’s body is simply the luminous manifestation of the soul.”
~ Isadora Duncan
choreography ~ Carrie Gerow music ~ Govi introducing
The Belmont University Dance Company*
Julia Aguanno, Emma Ask, Xander Benton, Eliza Cook, Kathryn Crandall, Ashlee Elliott, Nina Greco, Grace Heinrichs, Rylan Helmer, Joy Huff, Sophia Jones, Kaylee Keeney, Olivia Lannin, McKenna Leasure, Meg Leffler, Julianna Malucci, Dylan James, Kate Steffan, Colby Van Gelderen, Laura Walker, Elise Wallin, Carson Williams, Tad Williamson, El Wilson Apprentices ~ Lauren Corrigan, Dee Pace, John Turelli
never now
choreography by Lisa Valeri music ~ M. Nyman featuring di Mossa
McKellyn Barber, Allison Hardee*, Molly Haslag, Marisa Pace, BU student apprentice ~ Emma Ask *BU Dance Alum and Faculty
come ye
choreography ~ Deb Belue percussion ~ Jeremiah Gascho
Julia Aguanno, Xander Benton, Eliza Cook, Grace Heinrichs, Olivia Lannin, Laura Walker, John Turelli swings ~ Dylan James, Elise Wallin, Tad Williamson
wading in choreography ~ Deb Belue music ~ traditional, J. Bhasker, E. King, C. Harper
reading ~ CJ Tucker
costume design ~ Ashlee Elliott and Eliza Cook
Emma Ask, Eliza Cook, Ashlee Elliott, Joy Huff, Julianna Malucci, Laura Walker, Elise Wallin
home
choreography ~ Julia Aguanno music ~ S. Strings
Xander Benton, Grace Heinrichs, Olivia Lannin, Kate Steffan, Tad Williamson (Saturday), John Turelli (Sunday) swing ~ Rylan Helmer
souffle de vie music ~ A. Gonzalez choreography and performance ~ Sophia Jones
heal choreography ~ Joy Huff music ~ T. Odell
Ashlee Elliott, Nina Greco, Julianna Malucci, Colby Van Gelderen, El Wilson swing ~ Elise Wallin
hatzilu music ~ A. Bird choreography and performance ~ Eliza Cook
train of thought music ~ G. Latchin choreography ~ Allison Hardee
Julia Aguanno, Xander Benton, Rylan Helmer, Olivia Lannin, Dylan James (Saturday 2pm), Colby Van Gelderen, John Turelli (Sunday), Tad Williamson (Saturday 7:30pm), El Wilson
rodin exhibit choreography ~ Maggie Pelton music ~ G. Fauré
Nina Greco, Grace Heinrichs, Joy Huff, Sophia Jones, Kaylee Keeney, McKenna Leasure, Meg Leffler, Kate Steffan, Carson Williams, Dee Pace swings ~ Lauren Corrigan, Kathryn Crandall
cold feets choreography ~ Deb Belue music ~ G. Morrison, L. Lambert music director ~ Shawn Knight Xander Benton and John Turelli
what a wonderful world choreography ~ Deb Belue music ~ G. Weiss, G. Douglas scenic art design ~ Eliza Cook featuring
the Belmont University Dance Company* “The truest expression of a people is in its dances and its music. Bodies never lie. ~ Agnes de Mille
Dance Faculty:
Debra L. Belue, Carrie Gerow, Ashlyn Hall, Allison Hardee, Isabella Lepp, Maggie Pelton, Beata Santora, Shabaz Ujima
Production Staff:
Production Director: Debra L. Belue
Technical Director and Facilities Manager: Jerry Stratton
Production Stage Manager: Julia Orr
Assistant Stage Manager: Laura Gracey
Lighting Designer: Richard K Davis, Ardee Design Group
Audio Engineer: Greg Malenovsky
Audio Assistant: Camden Daiker
Costume Designer: Jessica Mueller
Assistant Costume Designer: Grace McGovern
Wardrobe Supervisor: Reagan Lane
Wardrobe Crew: Lydia Baker
Deck Chief: Carter Stammel
Run Crew: Joshua Boyd, Ellie Ferrara, Whitney Johnson, Keegan McCarthy, Sarah Memmo, Jack Freedman
Front of House: Teige Brewer, Xander Kline
Dance Company Student Managers: Joy Huff, El Wilson
Guest Artists: di Mossa
Artistic Director: Lisa Valeri
Taken from the Italian word for move, “di Mossa” represents a moment of beginning, the impulse that precedes a move – a spark di Mossa is a dance company that sparks reflection and exchange through collective experiences. Moved by curiosity and compassion, we believe dance has the capacity to inspire and connect us, teaching vital lessons about life, relationships, and the self.
Special thanks to Greg, Bates and Spenser Malenovsky, Dr Stephen Eaves, Brent Maddox, Paul Gatrell, Jerry Stratton, Shawn Knight, CJ Tucker, Nancy Allen, Lindsay Ison, Caitlyn Bates, April Simpkins, Chelsea Lomartire, Jamie Zeller, Chaz Corzine and the Production Staff of the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Friends of the Arts at Belmont, Nashville Ballet, Rejoice School of Ballet, Lisa Valeri, Betty Wiseman, Marjorie Halbert, Paula Thielen, Dr and Mrs Steven Eskind
* Participation in the BU Dance Company is a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Dance Minor. All students are welcome to audition.
Auditions for the BU Dance Company 2025-26 will be held Saturday, April 12 from 10am-1pm in the Troutt Theater, and are open to all students.
For the safety of the performers flash photography is strictly forbidden during the performance. All choreography presented is the copyrighted property of the choreographers and may not be videotaped or reproduced, in part or in whole, without written permission
As a courtesy to the performers and the audience, please silence all cell phones and other electronic devices.
“I feel that the essence of dance is the expression of man – the landscape of his soul. I hope that every dance I do reveals something of myself or some wonderful thing a human can be.”
~Martha Graham