Spring Dance Concert
April 15, 2009
The WC Dance Company, directed by Professor of Physical Education Karen L. Smith, presented its annual Spring Dance Concert at Cain Athletic Center to kick off National Dance Week. The concert featured a wide variety of dance styles ranging from classical and contemporary to modern dance, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, and tap dancing. More than 25 Washington College students performed 24 dance numbers, including five solo dances, with most of the dances choreographed by students.
Click to enlarge photos by Thor Deegan '10.

Alyssa Velazquez '12 strikes a pose as the Smooth Criminal in one of the show's opening acts.

A solo by Riley Carbonneau '10 is the third dance of the show.

Riley Carbonneau '10 performs her solo dance.

Chris Smith '12 makes his first appearance during the show.

Jessica Hohne '12 puts on a stunning solo performance.

Freshman Jessica Hohne '12 during her solo.

Kathy Bands '10 and the Sho' Troupe strike a pose.

A dance performed by Sho' Troupe, choreographed by Lauren Thomas '09.

Sarah Hartge '12.

Megan Gentry '12.

Megan Gentry '12, Sarah Hartge '12, and Rachel Dittman '11.

Kathy Bands '10 performs a solo dance.

Kathy Bands '10.

Lauren Thomas '09.

Junior Ally Happel '11 leaps into the air during a solo dance.

Virginia Long '11, Lauren Thomas '09, and Mary Fletcher '10.

Emily Hordesky '12 reaches for the sky.

Junior Mary Fletcher '10 is featured in an elegant solo dance.

Mary Fletcher '10 puts on a brilliant solo performance.

Mary Fletcher, Hyemi Seok '12, and Riley Carbonneau '12.