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...singing in its first half, complete with colorful 80s attire. If you’re prone to siezures, though, you shouldn’t be lulled into a false sense of security. As soon as you see the rapper’s eyes go all spiral-like and the dancers?? colorful clothes turn to black and white (which is a very cool effect, if you don’t value your eyesight) get the hell away from that screen. For once, the duo that makes up Gnarls Barkley—Danger Mouse (Brian Burton) and Cee-Lo Green...
...leaped in stunning muscularity. Every part of the choreography was performed emphatically. In the middle of the piece, the two men unassumingly walked toward the piano. At that moment the simplicity of their white garments, the lighting, and the absence of a set contrasted with the difficulty of the dancers?? feats, underscoring the convergence of the secular and sublime in ballet...
...other TAPS numbers did not disappoint. Susan E. Maya ’08 choreographed a piece to “Crabbuckit” by K-Os that presented a fresh and compelling juxtaposition of the dancers?? refined steps and the funky, hip-hop vibe of K-Os’s sound. Caitlin D. Driscoll ’11, Jennifer N. Kurdyla ’11, Natalie J. Peters ’09, Jayne Wolfson ’08, and Maya herself admirably combined the music’s more laid-back elements with the choreography?...
...TAPS appeared again in a piece that McKenna choreographed to “I’m My Own Walkman.” Bobby McFerrin’s piece was an excellent musical choice, as his smooth and innovative vocals lent themselves to the dancers?? sophisticated stage presence and polished movements. The choreography’s greatest strength lay in brief moments of silence in which the dancers froze, creating a striking contrast to the rest of their movements...
...muscular number choreographed by Michaud. Wearing top hats, eye makeup, ripped shirts, and dance pants, the female performers were an uncommon sight but undoubtedly left the impression of being “dangerous,” just like the similarly-titled Michael Jackson song that accompanied the dance. The dancers?? bodies cleaved through the air at sharp angles as if preparing for combat, which made the musical transition to Kanye’s “Stronger” even, well, stronger!Another standout piece, “Southside,” featured Santoyo’s choreography...