Week 48

In my current role I get to supervise four amazing student staff who are student leaders for their respective communities.  One of our student staff this year was a leader in a dance company called "Silhouettes" which puts on a dance show at the end of every year.  The students dedicated all their time and effort into choreographing and practicing for this show, so I was super excited to attend!  I ended up going with my office mate, and my friend who happened to be an intern in our office over the summer.  Had SO MUCH fun!

Date: Friday, March 23, 2018
Event/Activity: Silhouettes Dance Company Presents "Walk Unafraid"

Capacity:  Student/Staff
Found: Word of Mouth
Host: Silhouettes Dance Company (Student Club)
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/404449090012877/

Description: 
Silhouettes Dance Company is so excited to share with you our 15th annual showcase, Walk Unafraid!

"Walk Unafraid" tells the story of a young woman on the brink of an adventure. The show begins with our heroine's brave choice to pack up and move to a new city, all on her own. Her journey is filled with trials and tribulations, to which many of us can relate. Our show features our members' original choreography in a variety of different styles including ballet, contemporary, hip hop, tap, and jazz. This year we are also very excited to welcome back some of our alumni, who have put together a special piece for our 15th year anniversary.

Experience: 

• Bought tickets ahead of time ($15 for students) and had a fun time out for dinner with my friends before heading over
• Holy. Smokes.  This production was absolutely incredible
• Professional theatre, professional lighting, amazing crowd, incredible dancing! 
• Two hours with an intermission - SO GOOD!
  

What I learned:

• I used to be involved in student productions - a reminder of that feeling; what it's like to pour your time and effort into a show and then see the outcome
• Also a reminder of what students can do without the help (and in some cases, hindrance) of staff! 

-M