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Inspired by physicist Arthur Eddington’s concept of Time’s Arrow, “Line Dance” questions how to freeze the ever-extending line by narrowing in on gestures and tropes of Western film, as well as country line dancing.

Premiere: Somerville ArtBeat, July 2025.

Dancers: Meghan D’Arcy, Lily Coady, Maggie Howe, Ashley Mareira.

Music: “Walkin’ After Midnight” by Patsy Cline. “Woosh” by ML Buch. “Almost - Lolina EDIT” by Astrid Sonne, Lolina. “Mw” by ML Buch.

Photo by Achxis Photos.

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“Distance” was selected to perform in the Young Voices In Dance showings of the 41st Annual Battery Dance Festival in New York City.

Date: August 14th, 2022.

Dancers: Cassidy Baratta, Sloane Burling, Julia Dawson, Emily Lesorogol, Hannah Littman, Jalene Medina, Abigail Rice, Yoshi Sanders, Laura Tylinska, Sophie Wang.

Music: “Blue Monday” by New Order.

Photo by Phil Mahabeer.

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An exploration of the varying depths that our daily interactions can take, juxtaposing superficiality and authenticity in relationships.

Premiere: Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre Final Showings, November 2021.

Dancers: Cassidy Baratta, Sloane Burling, Julia Dawson, Lily Gee, Dora Law, Emily Lesorogol, Hannah Littman, Jalene Medina, Abigail Rice, Yoshi Sanders, Laura Tylinska, Sophie Wang.

Music: “Blue Monday” by New Order.

Photo by Yesmina Townsley.

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Our avante-garde, sharp, sexy interpretation the iconic song. Celebrating strength and seduction, power and danger, empowerment from wholehearted and unafraid expression.

Premiere: Flypeople Spring Showcase 2023.

Dancers: Cassidy Baratta, Hannah Dagen, Jack Holloway, Emma Mazloom, Jalene Medina, Yoshi Sanders, Dana Tagliaferro, Rory Thompson, Caitlin Wong, Olivia Xiao.

Music: “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga.

Photo by Yesmina Townsley.

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A light and heartfelt commemoration of our time dancing at Vassar College, as well as the lasting friendships made.

Premiere: Dance Department Spring Showcase, May 2024.

Dancers: Cassidy Baratta, Julia Dawson, Naomi Fitzgerald.

Music: “September Fields” by Frazey Ford.

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With the original performance taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic and in a gymnasium, “If I Had A Heart” was reprised to give the dancers, some returning and some new, and the choreography an opportunity to be presented to a larger audience on stage.

Performance: Dance Department Spring Showcase, May 2023.

Dancers: Cassidy Baratta, Yoshi Sanders, Rory Thompson, Olivia Xiao.

Music: “If I Had a Heart” by Fever Ray.

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An anticipatory build-up of predation, wanting something so badly that you are eager to pounce.

Premiere: Flypeople Spring Showcase 2021.

Dancers: Zoe Bauland, Miku Migita, Yoshi Sanders, Rory Thompson.

Music: “If I Had a Heart” by Fever Ray.

Photo by Yesmina Townsley.

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A fun, flirty, groovy, and thirst-quenching music video inspired by youth and lightness of spirit.

Release: Flypeople YouTube Channel, March 2021.

Dancers: Zoe Bauland, Mia DiCostanzo, Harrison Gable, Lily Gee, Emily Lesorogol, Yoshi Sanders.

Music: “Runner” by Tennis.

Edited by Madison Powell.

Features improvisational work by the dancers.

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Choreographed during the height of social distancing, “Rediscovering Connectivity” analyzes the differences in interaction with and without physical contact.

Premiere: Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre Spring Showings, April 2021.

Dancers: Lily Gee, Hannah Littman, Natalie Junio-Thompson, Zoe Mueller, Maya Schiller, Camryn Spero, Courtney Spero, Nerissa Tunnessen.

Music: “Lantern” by The White Birch.

Photo by Yesmina Townsley.