September 28 – 29, 2018
Rainier Arts Center
Sam-go-mu… Gloving… Lyrical… Latin… We got them all, and more!In the eighth installment of this annual production, “Dare to Dance 8: I Am | We Are” brings back many familiar performers along with some new faces. This eclectic collections showcases a range of vibrant and diverse voices and dance styles from around the globe. Take a trip with dancers and choreographers that could be your neighbor, barista, or one of the other parents at your kids’ school. This kaleidoscopic production will transport you to numerous worlds with each piece telling a unique story.
Videos
Credits
Artistic Director
Zheng Wang
Administrative Director
Sandi Olson
Stage Manager
Katrina Helle
Assistant Stage Managers
Jared Jones
Lighting Designer
Rob Falk
House Manager
Crystal Krippaehne
Box Office Manager
Luann Wells
Videographers and Photographers
Amie Kim
Ariel Bravy
Michelle Javan
Video Featurette
Green Carpet Studio
Poster & Program Design
Rebecca Jones
Choreographers & Performers
“SAM-GO-MU (삼고무)”
Coordinated by MiYoung Margolis
Modified by Wave Performing Art
Performed by Jin Sook Yang, Kang Hee Lim and MiYoung Margolis
“AINT NO SUNSHINE” by Bill Withers
Choreographed and Performed by Alaina Dale of Impulse Artistry
“MI GENTE” by J Balvin & Willy William
Musical arrangement/editing by Wendy Dang
Choreographed by Sandy Flores
Performed by Ankita Das, Parmida Ziaei, Kanesha Williams, Cindy Jacobs, Nivedita Awasthi, Renato Oliva, Wendy Dang, Gabby Gutierrez, Sasha Flores and Sandy Flores.
“HOW WILL I KNOW” by Sam Smith
Choreographed by Ali Vice
Performed by Amanda Radcliff, Brittany Maples, Katrina Helle, and Robin Campbell
Special thanks to Tori Campbell, Gretchen Conrad, Mahmood Miah, & Sandy Sonko
“FIX YOU” by Coldplay
Choreographed and performed by Tess Buchthal and Amanda Fischer
“NEVER GONNA BE THAT GIRL” by Daya, Meghan Trainor, and Madonna
Audio sample from Liz Abzug
Choreographed by Zheng Wang
Performed by Colby Solum, Crystal Pearson, Luann Wells, Lupe Galarza, Mariana Rios Bravy, Nina Reckinger, Tatiana Linardopoulou, Zheng Wang, and additional dancersSpecial thanks to Chareesa Graham, Nora Chiran
“MAD WORLD” by The Human Experimente feat. ILana Tarutina
Choreographed by Eury Rivera
Performed by Tatiana Linardopoulou, MiYoung Margolis, Stephanie Su, Luann Wells, and Nivedita Awasthi
“WHAT’S UP” by Linda Perry
Remixes by Gabriel Mounsey & Vlad
Choreographed by Sandi Olson
Performed by Ali Vice, Jill Hutchinson, and Sandi Olson
Special thanks to Brett Harbur and the team at Seattle Cascades Drum and Bugle Corps
“BLESSED” by Daniel Caesar
Choreography Jonathan and Vanessa Williams
Performed by Jonathan and Vanessa Williams
Special Thanks to all those who have supported our walk and journey through the years, and to the Lord for blessing us with each other.
“EIGHTO” by Jomekka (Etzer remix)
Choreographed by Vee Volante
Special Visual Performer Anthony Chanhdymany (Gloving)
Dancers: Venus Volante, Kirsten Brownrigg, Xiaoxuan Jin and Renato Oliva
“THIS IS ME” from The Greates Showman
Choreographed by Richard Knowles III
With special thanks to Tatiana, Vidette, Amanda, Ryley and Tess
Performed by Tatiana Linardopoulou, Vidette McDowall, Amanda Fischer, Ryley Fairbanks-Knowles, Tess Buchthal, Richard Knowles III, Katrina Helle, Sandy Flores, Jennifer Wold, Cindy Jacobs, Crystal Krippaehne, Mariana Rios Bravy, Ariel Bravy, Lupe Galarza, SiennaM-G, Michelle Jarvan, Tom Brazier, Colby Solum, Maddy Gutierrez, Gabby Gutierrez, Rebecca Jones.