The Unburdening
Dress rehearsal for the 2023 Fall Faculty Dance Concert at Southern Utah University.
Title: The Unburdening*
Choreographer: Nancy Dobbs Owen
Dancers: Thursday evening and Saturday evening: Ashley Thormahlen and Olivia Willden
Friday evening and Saturday matinee: Ashley Thormahlen and Elley White
Music: Experience composed by Ludovico Einaudi, performed by Ludovico Einaudi, Daniel Hope and Virtuosi Italiani
(I do not own rights to the music. Educational use only.)
Intimacy Director: Dr. Scott Knowles
Artistic Staff:
Artistic Director: Alexandra Bradshaw-Yerby
Assoc. Production Manager/ Electrics Supervisor: Kyle Cook
Stage Manager: Dora Watkins
Costume Designer: Matthew Pedersen
Lighting Designer: Kolby Clark
Asst. Lighting Designer: Katie Rubio
Technical Director: Kyle Cook
Sound Designer: J. Rhys Kaiser
*Content Disclaimer: As Southern Utah University is an educational institution, the Department of Theatre, Dance, & Arts Administration assumes the responsibility to promote creative work inclusive of varying perspectives. This intellectual diversity is sure to challenge and disturb any centralization of particular worldviews, which affects some negatively and others positively. Patrons can expect social, political, and/or ideological commentary, questioning, and critique. If you believe it may be challenging for you to view any part of this performance, please quietly and discreetly walk to the lobby and return to your seat once the performance has concluded. We welcome and encourage any dialogue necessary as a result of these artistic endeavors.
Title: The Unburdening*
Choreographer: Nancy Dobbs Owen
Dancers: Thursday evening and Saturday evening: Ashley Thormahlen and Olivia Willden
Friday evening and Saturday matinee: Ashley Thormahlen and Elley White
Music: Experience composed by Ludovico Einaudi, performed by Ludovico Einaudi, Daniel Hope and Virtuosi Italiani
(I do not own rights to the music. Educational use only.)
Intimacy Director: Dr. Scott Knowles
Artistic Staff:
Artistic Director: Alexandra Bradshaw-Yerby
Assoc. Production Manager/ Electrics Supervisor: Kyle Cook
Stage Manager: Dora Watkins
Costume Designer: Matthew Pedersen
Lighting Designer: Kolby Clark
Asst. Lighting Designer: Katie Rubio
Technical Director: Kyle Cook
Sound Designer: J. Rhys Kaiser
*Content Disclaimer: As Southern Utah University is an educational institution, the Department of Theatre, Dance, & Arts Administration assumes the responsibility to promote creative work inclusive of varying perspectives. This intellectual diversity is sure to challenge and disturb any centralization of particular worldviews, which affects some negatively and others positively. Patrons can expect social, political, and/or ideological commentary, questioning, and critique. If you believe it may be challenging for you to view any part of this performance, please quietly and discreetly walk to the lobby and return to your seat once the performance has concluded. We welcome and encourage any dialogue necessary as a result of these artistic endeavors.
Floating, falling, flying.... a dance film
Floating, Falling, Flying ....a dance film
Director/Choreographer: Nancy Dobbs Owen
Dancer: Grace Horrocks
Composer: Fabrizio Paterlini
Pianist: Boris Karpuk
Videographers : Sam Chavez and Ramone Garcia
Editor: Sam Chavez
Additional Crew: Annie Grove and Ahmed Selim
Special thanks to Degas Dance Studio
Filmed on location in Malibu California
Director/Choreographer: Nancy Dobbs Owen
Dancer: Grace Horrocks
Composer: Fabrizio Paterlini
Pianist: Boris Karpuk
Videographers : Sam Chavez and Ramone Garcia
Editor: Sam Chavez
Additional Crew: Annie Grove and Ahmed Selim
Special thanks to Degas Dance Studio
Filmed on location in Malibu California
Hollywood Fringe Feature Film. Finale.
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I choreographed the dance finale for the indie feature Hollywood Fringe in 2018. Darby Epperson was my assistant and kind of rocked it all.
Dance is often not credited in film and this was no exception. Grateful that I finally have footage. Now to get it listed on IMDB. |
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My Blue Couch Ballet |
A meditation on the universal weight of solitude, inertia and depression balanced by a shadow of hope in 2020..... Choreography/Direction: Nancy Dobbs Owen Bach's Organ Sonata #4 Interpreted and performed by Chanelle Schaffer Edited by Puppett Dancers; Annie Grove Joyce Lo Kennedy Sizemore |
No Dominion.... a dance film
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No Dominion is a music video/dance film hybrid to music by AutoDealer (Matthew Richter). We created this piece during the Covid lockdown in reaction to, as artists, the destruction of our community, both internal and external. The insane forces of climate change, social upheaval and the unbelievable pain and isolation of months of social distancing and the closure of our arts venues were all almost too much to handle. Almost. This is our answer. Music: AutoDealer Choreographer/Costumes: Nancy Dobbs Owen Director: Bradley Bentz DP/Editor: Matthew Clay Dancers: Darby Epperson, Ryan Ruiz My assistant: Annie Grove MUA/Set Photographer: Charlene LeFever |
Finding Freedom in Restraint....a Covid Era Dance Film
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Choreographer and Dance Educator Christa Oliver invited me to contribute to this short film with an international cast of creators. I was so honored to create a phrase. My dancers and I were so overwhelmed with gratitude when we finally got together, in person, to shoot. We rehearsed entirely over zoom so to finally feel each other's energy was such a joy. I love what we contributed and am so moved by the entire project.
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Hollywood Fringe Feature Film
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The trailer for Hollywood Fringe just dropped and the feature is starting to hit the festival circuit. Produced by Sleeper Cell Films, it was written and directed by the married team of Megan Huber and Wyatt McDill. I choreographed the little dance bit. Posting the trailer and will add the entire scene when I can! The always awesome Darby Epperson assisted on this gig.
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Marina Del Rey Symphony, 2019: Dance in America
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Here is a short highlight clip from my version of An American in Paris, performed with the Marina Del Rey Symphony, conducted by Frank Fetta in July, 2019
Dancers: Aria Alexzander Spencer Ramirez Kate Coleman Michael Tomlin III Darby Epperson Jacob Byrd Eryn Orsburn Luis. (L.T.) Martinez Sarah Gomez JM Roderigues Footage shot by Cain DeVore and edited by Luis (L.T.) Martinez |
Too Many Bodies: Place Called Us
Too Many Bodies, Place Called Us has been released. This is such an important piece of work. Watch the video then head over to our website and take action. Full credits on the video. Created with love.
www.toomanybodies.org
www.toomanybodies.org
Bernstein at 100, A Concert Under The Stars In Marina Del Rey
July 26, 2018 at Burton Chase Park
Conducted by Frank Fetta
Choreographed and designed by me (Nancy Dobbs Owen)
Three Dance Episodes From On The Town
West Side Story Symphonic Suites
Dancers:
Kate Coleman, Darby Epperson, Megan Merry, Eryn Orsburn, Zach Bez, Jacob Byrd, Antoine Lee and Timmy Lewis
Conducted by Frank Fetta
Choreographed and designed by me (Nancy Dobbs Owen)
Three Dance Episodes From On The Town
West Side Story Symphonic Suites
Dancers:
Kate Coleman, Darby Epperson, Megan Merry, Eryn Orsburn, Zach Bez, Jacob Byrd, Antoine Lee and Timmy Lewis
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These first two clips are most of 3 Dance Episodes from On The Town. Eryn and Antoine dance the Pas de Deux in section 2.
This is cell phone footage, so view with that in mind!
This is cell phone footage, so view with that in mind!
The following clips are West Side Story Suites. What a glorious piece of music! There is the idea of the story but we did not assign characters nor sides to the dancers. Everyone was a Jet, a Shark, a young lover....
Once again, cell phone video so excuse the occasional head or additional phone in frame!
Once again, cell phone video so excuse the occasional head or additional phone in frame!
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Video One: Prologue Video Two: Somewhere and the Kids' Dream Ballet Video Three: Mambo and Cha Cha Video Four: Cool and the Rumble Video Five: Adage (Somewhere Reprise) |
F_ckYourPolitics: Dance Film produced by Blendid.tv
So proud of this short dance film.
POLITICS ::
The total complex of relations between people living in a society - To all of you out there, wherever you are: believe in humanity, take it easy & #F_ckYourPolitics.
POLITICS ::
The total complex of relations between people living in a society - To all of you out there, wherever you are: believe in humanity, take it easy & #F_ckYourPolitics.
Credits: Created by: A. Selim
Choreography: Nancy Dobbs Owen in collaboration with
Dancers: Liz Bustle | Ana Cardenas | Darby Epperson | Sharon Logan | Luis “LT” Martinez | Brenda Parise | Brance William Souza | Chantal Sampogna | Ziara Smith | Sheridan Swayngim | Patrick Viloria | Jamal Wade | Racheal Yeomans
Director of Photography: Pratham Mehta
Steadicam Operator: Sam Law
Producer / 1st Assistant Director: Ibrahim Nada
Line Producer: Xiaoxiao Li 2nd Assistant Director: Yaser Hammad Associate Producer: Yusuf Abubakr 1st Assistant Camera: Noble Gray Gaffer: Josh Campbell Key Grip: Bryan Martinez Swing: Neal Kumar Original Music: ‘Egypt Strut’ by Salah Ragab Music Producer: Ahmed Abdelwahab Mastering: Steve Corrao / Sage Audio Mixing: Mostafa Negm & Ahmed Abdelwahab Production Designer: Ahmed Baagel Wardrobe & Makeup Supervisor: Nancy Dobbs Owen Art Assistants: Roberta & Jeraldin Islas Photographer: Forrest Leo Editorial House: Cumania.org Editor: Mohamed El Manasterly Colorist: Mahmoud El Touny / Pixel Post House
Executive Producer: A. Selim co-producer: Nancy Dobbs Owen
Directed by: El-Unkle
Choreography: Nancy Dobbs Owen in collaboration with
Dancers: Liz Bustle | Ana Cardenas | Darby Epperson | Sharon Logan | Luis “LT” Martinez | Brenda Parise | Brance William Souza | Chantal Sampogna | Ziara Smith | Sheridan Swayngim | Patrick Viloria | Jamal Wade | Racheal Yeomans
Director of Photography: Pratham Mehta
Steadicam Operator: Sam Law
Producer / 1st Assistant Director: Ibrahim Nada
Line Producer: Xiaoxiao Li 2nd Assistant Director: Yaser Hammad Associate Producer: Yusuf Abubakr 1st Assistant Camera: Noble Gray Gaffer: Josh Campbell Key Grip: Bryan Martinez Swing: Neal Kumar Original Music: ‘Egypt Strut’ by Salah Ragab Music Producer: Ahmed Abdelwahab Mastering: Steve Corrao / Sage Audio Mixing: Mostafa Negm & Ahmed Abdelwahab Production Designer: Ahmed Baagel Wardrobe & Makeup Supervisor: Nancy Dobbs Owen Art Assistants: Roberta & Jeraldin Islas Photographer: Forrest Leo Editorial House: Cumania.org Editor: Mohamed El Manasterly Colorist: Mahmoud El Touny / Pixel Post House
Executive Producer: A. Selim co-producer: Nancy Dobbs Owen
Directed by: El-Unkle
Nutcracker!!!
Choreography for students is it's own challenge and joy.
Here are my Ballet 4, 5, and 6 dancers in my version of the Waltz of the Flowers (2017)
Here are my Ballet 4, 5, and 6 dancers in my version of the Waltz of the Flowers (2017)
Nevada Line, produced with my creative partner Heidi Marie, is a dance passion project. I co-directed, choreographed, and costumed while Heidi co-directed, shot and edited. We also shared art direction duties, location scouting and pretty much everything else. Playwright Samantha Macher as worked on this two films as a producer and wrote the song Nevada Line.
Nevada Line from heidi marie photography on Vimeo.
Enjoy the following projects. Be prepared to cry at the Zombie Lullaby....
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Here are teasers from two shows choreographed for the Chaminade Players under the direction of the glorious Yvette Lawrence Bishop.
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Corey Blake hired Heidi, Samantha and I to shoot his short film about a highly anticipated comic release. The antics are epic.
WTF Comics from heidi marie photography on Vimeo.
This one will bring you so much joy. Just watch it. Seriously. Best.Job.Ever.