Whitemarsh Township Day

 IDA Reps all pulled through and showed their professionalism in another challenging yet successful performance.  Even on a cement slab with the wind blowing and the horn of the passing train, IDA Repertory Companies dazzled the crowd.  A special standing ovation for Hip-hop Company and Lafayette Hill Senior Rep who both were unexpectedly down a dancer but did whatever it took proving that “the show must go on” and making it happen no matter what.  Stefanie killed it with her AMAZING improvisation in Beggin’ brining the crowd to a cheer.  The premiere of Miss Sarah’s new Lafayette Hill Rep was a great success and left everyone wanting to see the full version in the upcoming spring concerts.  Junior Rep’s premiere of Terrible Things was also a hit and Lucy in the Sky was better than ever.  Watch out for J-Rep.  They are up and coming!  And Mein Herr was as solid as ever as the finale piece.  Even though the banner read “Institute of Dance & Artistry”, yesterday was a great day for Institute of Dance Artistry (IDA does not offer painting or sculpture for any confused first time blog readers).  On to Relay!

“You can dance anywhere, even if only in your heart.”- Author Unknown

Spring Update

It’s been a while but I am officially back! Year 10 carries on with lots of excitement leading into the spring. Next Sunday is one of our favorite annual performances- Abramson Center. It’s the official kick off to the 2011 Rep performance season where many of the new pieces will debut. Look out for a sneak peek of the Tuesday 5:15 FW lyrical piece as well as a beautiful duet by 2 of the LH Senior Rep dancers. We will also premiere Mein Herr which is definitely going to be a spring show stopper! And of course it’s another opportunity to see one of Generations’ favorite pieces- Hip-hop Company’s Beggin’ as well as Elizabeth’s solo which got her accepted to the DeSales dance program for college next year. Speaking of Generations; Congrats to everyone who helped this year’s concert raise $5,200.00 which was donated to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Breast Cancer Research Foundation. It was the most successful Generations to date!
And as the spring approaches, all the Rep Companies begin work on their final pieces for the year. Can’t wait to see Amy’s FW Junior Rep, Lindsay’s LH Junior Rep, Kelli and Lindsay’s FW Senior Reps, Kate’s Hip-hop Company piece (I hear there is a table involved), and Sarah’s LH Senior Rep piece. And of course the always AMAZING Tap Extravaganza! Here’s to spring!

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“It is not so much upon the number of exercises, as the care with which they are done, that progress and skill depend.” ~ August Bournonville