Direction: Issa Hourani

Choreography: Issa Hourani in collaboration with dancers

Performances: José Argueta, David Bernal, Edu Hernandez, Kevin Holland, Robert Huerta, Matthew Kinding, Sam Minnifield, José Velasco

Music: Submerge by Issa Hourani, You Like it by Gloria Tells, Ethereal by Peter Sandberg, Paradize by Xack, Frantic Capture by Truvio,

Solids by Ethan Sloan, Soul Single Serenade by Dusty Decks, Long by Molife, Don’t You Wish by Steven van Betten,

Wonders of Andromeda by Christoph Gorman

Poetry/Spoken word: Unmasking My Intimate Self by David Bernal, Bloom by Issa Hourani

Videography:  Insage Production

Video Editing: Seagge Loy Abella, Issa Hourani

Costume Design: Kelsey Vidic

Costume Technician: Erika Hansen

Thesis Committee: Rebecca Lemme, Brenna Monroe-Cook, Colleen Dunagan, Nguyễn Nguyên

Issa Hourani is an MFA Candidate at CSU, Long Beach. He began dancing at Fullerton College where he trained in a variety of genres such as ballet, jazz, African fusion dance, modern, middle eastern dance, and more. He transferred to UC San Diego, earning his B.A in Dance in addition to completing his pre-medicine requirements. Before applying for a graduate program, he continued to pursue training by taking dance intensives from world renowned artists and companies. He has participated in the American College Dance Association and had a couple of his works representing MiraCosta College at the adjudicated concerts. In 2018, his work “A Bar in Jerusalem,” was presented at the conference and was selected to be presented in the Gala concert, and later selected to perform at the John F Kennedy Center as a part of the National conference. His company, Issa Dance Co., has performed works nationally and internationally.D A N D Y / L I O N S

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Choreography and Direction: Sarah Elizabeth Stanley

Performance: Sarah Elizabeth Stanley

Music: The Rite of Spring for Piano Four Hands by Igor Stravinskyperformed by the Orpheus Duo’s Althea Waites and Mark Uranker

Cinematography: Michaela Ivey

Additional videography: James Christensen and Mark Christensen

Video Editing: Sarah Elizabeth Stanley

Costume Design: Kelsey Vidic

Thesis Committee: Keith Johnson, Betsy Cooper, Colleen Dunagan

Special Thanks and additional information can be found atdryboneshowling.com

Sarah Elizabeth Stanley was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona and resides in Long Beach, California. She is a currently a Dance MFA Candidate at California State University, Long Beach. She is a co-founder, director, choreographer, and principal performer with the x2 Dance Collective. Previously, Sarah has danced professionally with DIAVOLO2 and The Assembly.

She is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, where she studied dance under the direction of Sara Rudner and John Jasperse. Sarah was a Taylor School scholarship student for five years, member of the student company, and assistant to Taylor School director Raegan Wood. As a freelance artist, Sarah has performed at The Metropolitan Museum, Lincoln Center Festival, Lincoln Center Global Exchange, and Spoleto Festival USA.

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Choreography and Direction: Tashara Gavin-Moorehead

Performance: Tashara Gavin-Moorehead

Music Composition: Ahmad DuBose-Dawson, Michael Saucier, Chris Wilson 

Costumes: Kelsey Vidic 

Videography and Editing: Kevin Chung 

Sound Engineering: Ken Barrientos

Thesis Committee:Betsy Cooper, Marjani Forté-Saunders, Colleen Dunagan, Dr. S Ama Wray

Performance space provided by the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center

Thank you to the CSULB production faculty for your support and guidance, and my committee members. Special thank you to my family and friends for your unwavering support! Dedicated to the memory of Brent Alan Moorehead and Thais Gavin.

Tashara Gavin-Moorehead is a professional dancer, choreographer, and dance educator currently based out of Los Angeles. Tashara graduated Cum Laude from Virginia Commonwealth University with a B.F.A. in Dance and Choreography in 2008. In the last thirteen years she has danced with Inspirit Dance Company and Vissi Dance Theater in New York City, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater in Chicago, Lula Washington Dance Theater in Los Angeles, and is in her 3rd season with Pat Taylor’s Jazzantiqua Music and Dance Ensemble, also in Los Angeles. Tashara has presented her independent work through The Friendship Concert, The Reflect choreography showcase, and The Los Angeles Fringe Dance Festival, as well as creating site specific solos. Tashara is a huge advocate for dance education and has been teaching in public charter schools and community based programs for grades K-12, and emphasizes mindfulness in her curriculum. Tashara is currently earning her M.F.A. from California State University, Long Beach.A R E T U R N T O S P I R I T

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CHAIR Betsy Cooper

FULL TIME FACULTY Rebecca Bryant

Colleen Dunagan Keith Johnson

Rebecca Lemme Andrew Vaca

Brooke Winder

STAFF Gregory R.R. Crosby

Erika Hansen Stephanie Losleben

Jeniffer Mishica Don Nichols John Siegel

Kirsten Sumpter Kelsey Vidic

PART TIME FACULTYAmy Campion Queala Clancy

Raul Cruz Liz Curtis

Stacy Fireheart Marjani Forté-Saunders

Teresa Jankovic Lisa Johnson

Angela Jordan Sarah Leddy

Brenna Monroe-Cook Erin Reynolds

Rosanna Tavarez Pat Taylor

Lora Wilson Steve Zee

Concert Director: Rebecca Lemme Costume Design: Kelsey Vidic Production Coordinator: Stephanie LoslebenVideo Coordinator: Gregory R.R. Crosby Music Director: Don Nichols

For other performance presentations, please visit theCSULB Dance Event Webpage

Our next presentation will be the Spring Dance Festival 2021 premiering on the CSULB Dance YouTube Channel at 7PM on May 7th for Program A and May 8th for Program B.

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This program made possible through funds from CSULB’s Instructionally Related Activities

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Spring 2021 CSULB Dance Faculty & Staff

Production Staff and Crew

Closed Captioning: Gregory R.R. Crosby, Makhissa Sono, Bella Zeddies