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IDT to present ‘Fast Forward’
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Chaos in our lives often leads us to fast forward life and take
everything along the way for granted. Idaho Dance Theatre (IDT)
presents this very vision in “Fast Forward,” along with
the underlying theme to slow down and appreciate life and the
uniqueness in people.
Marla Hansen, artistic director and choreographer has two pieces
in the performance. The first is titled “Calculate,”
and is broken into three sections: Models, Calculate and
Revolution.
“A lot of what we do in our lives is very calculated. We
do it for a reason, so I chose the middle section as the
title,” Hansen said.
Ann Hoste of the theatre arts department designed the futuristic
costumes.
“The costumes are like the Jetsons cartoon,” Hansen
said.
“Calculate” takes a look at the contemporary
pressures forced upon us in a humorous way.
“The piece is about … these hectic times in which we are
bombarded with a media overload telling us we have to look great.
Rather than individuality, we all look the same. Is it time for
another revolution?” Hansen said.
The piece is set to original music by the Balanescu Quartet.
“The music is a very rhythmic and dynamic string quartet.
It’s very contemporary, almost jazzy, and
lighthearted,” Hansen said.
This piece features the whole company with the women on pointe
performing a blend of ballet and fashion modeling, revealing the
influences of pop culture and technology on our society in
today’s world.
Hansen’s second piece is titled “Romanza.”
This piece is in two parts with a section for four women and a solo
for Yurek Hansen. “Romanza,” the most classical
performance in the show, is set to the gorgeous music of Andrea
Bocelli.
“It is very romantic with lush, passionate
movement,” Hansen said.
“Romanza” is more simplistic than
“Calculate.” It reflects how we face challenges in our
lives.
“Life is full of changes, and with the good comes bad.
‘Romanza’ is essentially about loving and caring for
one another,” Hansen said.
Carol Rowe, artistic director and choreographer, will also
display two pieces.
Rowe’s first piece is set to the music of Zap Mama, a
unique European group who has blended African, blues and Avant
Garde styles into an unclassifiable sound.
The dance coincides with the music, as it is varied with a sense
of freedom in the movements, lighthearted and perfect for
spring.
Rowe’s second piece encourages us not to take the beauty
of life for granted. It is set to the dark music of Chanticleer, an
all-male chorus, using the text of an E.E. Cummings poem. Loss and
remembrance are echoed throughout this performance.
Finally, Thax von Reither, a senior company member and
choreographer, will premier a mysterious ballet that deals with the
“gray area” of life.
Reither’s piece, set to the music of Prokofiev, questions
the line between right and wrong and the distance between familiar
and strange. This piece is set to the music of Prokofiev.
IDT is very proud to present this performance and could not have
done it without several private donations from individuals in the
community.
“We had kids as young as 18 save their money and make $100
donations,” Hansen said.
“We’re still having to fund raise to help us meet
our budget.” Further donations will help this wonderful dance
company continue to put on spectacular shows.
If you go…
Fast Forward will be performed April 25 at 8 p.m. and
April 26 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the SPEC.
Ticket prices are $14-18 for adults, $10-14 for students,
seniors and Boise State faculty and staff. Directors Seats cost
$22.
Tickets may be purchased at Select-a-Seat or by calling
426-1494.
Free parking will be available in the Liberal Arts and Library
Parking Lots.
Donations may be sent to: Idaho Dance Theatre P.O. Box 6635
Boise, ID 83707.
Tammy Sands, The Arbiter
