Santa Monica College’s innovative and widely praised Synapse Contemporary Dance Theater will showcase new works Nov. 14-15 by award-winning faculty artists, professional guest artists, and student choreographers. The performances include dances choreographed by guest artists David Lee, Ariel Scott, and Robert John Whidbee. Performances are on Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage at the SMC Performing Arts Center, located at 1310 11th Street (at Santa Monica Boulevard), Santa Monica.
The concert features Modern, Dance Theater, Contemporary Ballet, Hip Hop, Fusion, and more. In addition to works by guest artists, the program will present dances by faculty choreographers Seda Aybay, Angela Jordan, Jae Lee, Sophie Monat, Mark Tomasic, and Roberta Wolin-Tupas, as well as student choreographer Sophia Aponte.
• Guest artist and SMC alumna Ariel Scott will showcase eight dancers in “All the While,” a vibrant and energetic Contemporary ensemble work.
• Guest artist David Lee’s Hip Hop/Commercial Dance choreography “Cadillac” is an exploration of the dualities that exist inside all everyone.
• Guest artist Robert John Whidbee and faculty choreographer Roberta Wolin-Tupas will present and perform in “Transcending,” which examines how one finds inner peace and broader perspective when facing one’s own mortality.
• Student choreographer Sophia Aponte will present the abstract Contemporary work “Memory Lane” that explores conflicting emotional landscapes between an ensemble of dancers.
Synapse Contemporary Dance Theater has a longstanding reputation for artistic excellence and innovation. Since it was founded more than 50 years ago, the student ensemble has performed throughout the nation, including the Electric Lodge in Venice; the Cast Theater in Hollywood; the Getty Center in Los Angeles; and the American College Dance Association Conference in Arizona, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New Mexico, and Utah.
Advance tickets are $20 for general admission (a modest service charge applies) and may be purchased online at smc.edu/ticketsor by calling 310-434-3005 (Monday-Friday; limited hours). Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the performance for $23 (a modest service charge applies) at The Broad Stage Box Office at the SMC Performing Arts Center. Free parking on premises. Seating is strictly on a first-arrival basis. More information is available at smc.edu/dance or by calling 310-434-8763. All performances subject to change or cancellation without notice.
