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...second piece, “Untitled (Baroque in Black Dresses),” was the greatest disappointment of the night. With thoughtful choreography by Diana L. Limbach ’05, many of the simple movements originated from minuet dancing, perhaps commenting on old-fashioned dance forms. However, this choice limited the complexity of the performance, and the dancers’ long, obtrusive skirts covered the few challenging steps they executed. Moreover, the sporadic use of a plastic folding chair as a prop looked awkward and arbitrary. Despite the beautifully illuminated, single-file exit of “Untitled...
...Dance Festival: Diana Limbach, Lithuanian Club, City Step
...fifth movement, “Water,” is a choreographic collaboration between Diana L. Limbach ’05 and MIT junior Sejal Patel. A cross between traditional Indian dance and modern ballet, the piece is striking and fun to watch; even though most of the music is in a foreign language, it’s easy to pick up on the exuberance of the performance. The dancers themselves are like droplets of water, flowing among each other as smoothly as (Hindu god) Shiva himself...
Meanwhile, back at the rehearsal, the girls are still a bit confused about the specifics of their move. After a few failed practice moves, they all look to Limbach for advice. “Okay, it’s like walk, walk, smack, smack.” She accompanies the statement with the appropriate sashay across the room and sweeping arm movement. Within moments, the girls are manically giggling once again. Limbach finishes the move and says, “It’s just like that.” And just like that, the Mainly Jazz Dance Company...
Production by Mariecel Pilapil; direction by Nell Hanlon, Melissa E. Miller, and Diana L. Limbach. Presented by Mainly Jazz Dance Company, Alayna M. Miller, executive member at large...