Best of the Appalachian Dance Ensemble

This virtual best-of showcase from Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance features works from faculty choreographers danced by App State student performers. All curated works were produced between 2011-2019 and highlight genres of modern dance, tap dance, dance of the African diaspora, and dance theatre. The selected works feature not only beautiful dancing and well-crafted choreography, but also lighting design by Mike Helms and John Marty, and costume design by Sue Williams. Videography by Bill Pivetta.

Michael Helms, Chair, Dept. of Theater and Dance:
“The COVID-19 pandemic has hit all of us hard. It has been especially hard for those of us who work and teach in the performing arts. Our theatres have been silent for some time now as live productions have been halted across the country.
So we are delighted at this opportunity to team up with our partner, The Schaefer Center Presents, for the opportunity to bring this virtual dance showcase to you. It represents a cross section of some of our best dance works from the past, choreographed by our talented faculty and performed by our wonderful students. This concert is the collaborative effort of dancer, choreographer, designers and videographers. All working together in the creation of moving art. That is what we do. We make art. The arts make us. The arts sustain life. That is what we need right now…more than ever.”