Emerson Stage
Choreographed by Nelly Calhoun, Mark Wolf Roberts, Michael Chancellor
Costume Design by Jez Insalaco

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The first piece focused on four friends deeply connected to each other. His dance featured long leaps, spinning, and grounded and extending motions that were enhanced by the flowy and translucent quality of all the costumes. Each color was specifically chosen and dyed to match each character’s personality.

First love and loss was the central theme of Q & A (second piece). The choreography was bright, poppy, and had quick tumbles and jumps, but also slower ballads and organic movement. To match this feeling, soft pastel colors were picked, along geometric silhouettes, and a mod 60s look.

The theme of Frontier (third piece) was outer space and our own journey within ourselves. Galaxy print and sequined fabric represented stars, and black chiffon layered over created the imagery of a night sky. Each dancer represented a different quality in ourselves so the costume needed to reflect that difference as well.

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Photography by Anneliese Danielle Du Boulay and Emerson College