Event: Illinois Wesleyan School of Theatre Arts presents: Human Instrument: Dance Concert 2003
Date: Jan. 28 – Feb. 2, 2003 (Tuesday-Sunday)
Time: Jan. 28 – Feb. 1 at 8 p.m.
Feb. 2 at 2 p.m.
Location: McPherson Theatre
2 Ames Plaza East, Bloomington
Admission: Tues., Wed. and Sunday, $6
Thurs., Fri. and Sat, $8
Senior citizens receive $1 discount
Students with valid ID $1
Background: Human Instrument: Dance Concert 2003 features choreography from resident dance professors Jean MacFarland Kerr, Sheri Bates, and Daphne McCoy, as well as pieces from two special guest choreographers: Michelle Kranicke, of Zephyr Dance, and Otis Cook, of the Pilobolus Dance Theatre. The concert will show a dynamic of intense and energetic physicality interspersed with controlled, fluid movement, and will explore the capabilities of the human instrument.
Kranicke began dancing in Chicago at age 13. After studying ballet for four years she decided to pursue a dance degree and attended Barat College in Lake Forest, Ill. Two years later she transferred to the University of Notre Dame and received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
Kranicke founded Chicago’s Zephyr Dance in 1989 as an organization committed to showcasing the strength of the feminine voice. Originally, the company was created as a group that could be hired by independent choreographers or small companies for productions, however as the company grew, it evolved from a vehicle for independent choreographers to a troupe having its own unique style of dance with Kranicke choreographing.
From Mt. Pleasant, Pa., Cook began his dancing career by Break Dancing, and studying architecture. A graduate of Kent State, Cook was an actor in Ohio and Kentucky while teaching gymnastics. He danced with Diavolo dance company in Los Angeles before joining Pilobolus in Connecticut. Cook says he’s planning one last year of touring before focusing on work in architectural design.
For tickets and information call the McPherson Theatre box office at 309/556-3232
Contact: For additional information, contact Danielle Drogos at 309/556-3442.
