Photo by John F. Russell
Steamboat Springs — In its 17 years of existence, the student-run Steamboat Springs High School Dance Showcase hasn’t had a reputation for being a male-dominated event. Nor is it known for being a risky or dangerous activity compared to other sports.
#But country dance choreographer Landen Mertz talks about all the rehearsals they held on the wrestling mats practicing lifts, dips and throws to prepare for this week’s performances.
#“It’s been intense,” he said about choreographing the country swing moves with a group of 10 high school boys who were new to dancing. “It’d be great to get more guys involved.”
#Jessica Bertrand, one of the show’s two directors, said it’s been a boon sharing the stage with a growing number of male dancers, including freshman Parker Temple, who appeared in a goofy hip-hop piece as the only male dancer outside the country piece.
#“They bring a boy charisma to it,” Bertrand said. “Boys are so crazy and silly, it’s fun having them around.”
#Dance Showcase performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $8 for students, $12 for adults and $15 for reserved seating. Tickets are available at All That Jazzand at Steamboat Springs High School.
#The program runs the gamut of dance genres with belly dance, hip-hop, contemporary, country and jazz styles set to music touching on everything from 1990s rap to indie rock to dubstep.
#Every piece is the blood-sweat-and-tears product of local high school students (some dancers came over from The Lowell Whiteman School), who choreographed every bit of the 60-person show.
Twenty-two high school students poured their heart, soul and time into choreographing the 18 pieces, while the four-woman production team (Bertrand, Sydney Finkbohner, Miranda Salky and Liesl Lord) was responsible for orchestrating a smooth, cohesive show onstage.
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