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Welcome to Take the Air at IUP!Saturday, May 1, 2021
2-4pm, Continual Performance FREE to the public! Performances by:
Shana Simmons Dance IUP Dance Theater Company Amanda Morrison (clarinet) IUP Musicians Pittsburgh Ballet Theater Grad Students Music submission from Mumph (Hip-hop artist) + visual video |
Created and Directed by Shana Simmons
Choreography by Shana Simmons
Commissioned by IUP Lively Arts
Improvisational moments created by the dancers.
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What Do I Do and How Does This Work? (General Information)We are thrilled you've decided to investigate the arts while taking a stroll around the IUP Campus.
Take the Air is a walking tour with site specific performances at FIVE locations on the IUP Campus. You can start at Station A or Station E and work your way through the tour OR you can happen upon the artwork at your own leisure. Either way works! Stay and watch the performances or wander off and find the next one... this tour happens on YOUR OWN TIME in YOUR OWN WAY! |
Special thanks to the Hilton Garden Inn Indiana at IUP
As this event is offered for FREE to the public, we are asking for donations towards IUP future programming.
Follow the link below to donate today!
Follow the link below to donate today!
IN THE EVENT OF RAIN/BAD WEATHER:
In the case of rain or bad weather, we will be constructing a virtual performance to be aired May 8 in place of this live event!
In the case of rain or bad weather, we will be constructing a virtual performance to be aired May 8 in place of this live event!
GENERAL LAYOUT AND PROGRAM TIMING:
STATION MAP
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BUILDING TITLES
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LINK TO CAMPUS MAP AND DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS:
https://www.iup.edu/mapanddirections/
1011 SOUTH DRIVE
INDIANA PA 15705
https://www.iup.edu/mapanddirections/
1011 SOUTH DRIVE
INDIANA PA 15705
PERFORMANCES:
For program information and details on IUP alumni which inspired the pieces, scroll down for more detailed information!
Choreographed pieces will be performed at each station starting at:
2pm, 2:20pm, 2:40pm
3pm, 3:20pm, 3:40pm
All pieces were inspired by famous IUP students and alumni. These works run 5-7 minutes and are performed at the set times listed above.
In between these works improvisational performances will occur. These are in the moment inspirational responses to what's happening in the crowd, exploring the sites in new ways, and have elements of play!
STATION A- PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE GRAD STUDENTS
STATION B- SHANA SIMMONS DANCE
STATION C- IUP MUSICIANS
STATION D- IUP DANCE THEATER COMPANY
STATION E- SHANA SIMMONS DANCE/AMANDA MORRISON (CLARINET)/MUMPH (HIP-HOP ARTIST)
For program information and details on IUP alumni which inspired the pieces, scroll down for more detailed information!
Choreographed pieces will be performed at each station starting at:
2pm, 2:20pm, 2:40pm
3pm, 3:20pm, 3:40pm
All pieces were inspired by famous IUP students and alumni. These works run 5-7 minutes and are performed at the set times listed above.
In between these works improvisational performances will occur. These are in the moment inspirational responses to what's happening in the crowd, exploring the sites in new ways, and have elements of play!
STATION A- PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE GRAD STUDENTS
STATION B- SHANA SIMMONS DANCE
STATION C- IUP MUSICIANS
STATION D- IUP DANCE THEATER COMPANY
STATION E- SHANA SIMMONS DANCE/AMANDA MORRISON (CLARINET)/MUMPH (HIP-HOP ARTIST)
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COVID-19 PROTOCOLS: MASKS REQUIRED
University policy requires audience members to be masked at all times. Please practice social distancing and maintain a distance of 6ft from the performers and other audience members. |
STATION A- PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE GRAD STUDENTS
Inspiration: Patricia Robertson, NASA Astronaut
Patricia Roberston was a physician and NASA trained astronaut. She had both a medical and NASA career and received her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from IUP in 1985. This work is inspired by her ambitions in the medical and aerospace fields, continually reaching new heights, having to navigate the climb towards the top as a female in male dominated career paths.
Performers:
Sophie Powell
Maia Montgomery
Ava Griebel
Haley Mauldin
Chloe Olson
Grace Kimble
Music:
Run, by Tristan Barton
Patricia Roberston was a physician and NASA trained astronaut. She had both a medical and NASA career and received her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from IUP in 1985. This work is inspired by her ambitions in the medical and aerospace fields, continually reaching new heights, having to navigate the climb towards the top as a female in male dominated career paths.
Performers:
Sophie Powell
Maia Montgomery
Ava Griebel
Haley Mauldin
Chloe Olson
Grace Kimble
Music:
Run, by Tristan Barton
STATION B- SHANA SIMMONS DANCE
Inspiration: Farah Quinn, Indonesian Celebrity Chef
Farah Quinn is known for her television culinary shows and received the 2013 Panasonic Gobel Award as best presenter for hobby and lifestyle television programs. Farah attended high school in Pittsburgh, PA, and later received a bachelor's degree in finance from IUP, which she later extended her learning to receive a degree in pastry arts from Pennsylvania Culinary School. She spent her childhood in Indonesia. This piece takes is inspired by ideas of travel, experiencing new cuisines, and expanding your boundaries towards each other across continents.
Performers:
Allegra Golembiewski
JoAnna Dehler
Music:
Flight of the Inner Bird, by Sivan Talmor
Farah Quinn is known for her television culinary shows and received the 2013 Panasonic Gobel Award as best presenter for hobby and lifestyle television programs. Farah attended high school in Pittsburgh, PA, and later received a bachelor's degree in finance from IUP, which she later extended her learning to receive a degree in pastry arts from Pennsylvania Culinary School. She spent her childhood in Indonesia. This piece takes is inspired by ideas of travel, experiencing new cuisines, and expanding your boundaries towards each other across continents.
Performers:
Allegra Golembiewski
JoAnna Dehler
Music:
Flight of the Inner Bird, by Sivan Talmor
STATION C- IUP MUSICIANS
Performers:
Ludamus Tuba Quartet
Jay Mills & Evan Honsel, euphoniums
Isaiah Buzdygon & Jesse Stewart, tubas
Music:
Six Choral Folksongs, Gustav Holst arr. Carroll
Duet No. 1-10, Zach Collins
Fifteen Safari Duets, Gregory Fritze
Duets, Himie Voxman
Advanced Duets for Tuba, Walter Sear
Dance Oriental, Timofei Dokshizer
Ludamus Tuba Quartet
Jay Mills & Evan Honsel, euphoniums
Isaiah Buzdygon & Jesse Stewart, tubas
Music:
Six Choral Folksongs, Gustav Holst arr. Carroll
Duet No. 1-10, Zach Collins
Fifteen Safari Duets, Gregory Fritze
Duets, Himie Voxman
Advanced Duets for Tuba, Walter Sear
Dance Oriental, Timofei Dokshizer
- Jay Mills/euphonium
- Isaiah Buzdygon, tuba
STATION D- IUP DANCE THEATER COMPANY
Inspiration: Nellie Bly, Investigative Journalist
Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman (aka Nellie Bly) was a pioneer in investigative journalism. She attended IUP (then known as the Pennsylvania Normal School) in 1879 for one term, but was forced to drop out due to lack of funds. She began her journalism career in Pittsburgh, PA, but since they only wanted her to write about fashion and pieces that related to women, she moved to New York City in 1886. Since finding journalism positions as a woman was hard at that time, she faked mental illness in an insane asylum for ten days, wrote a feature article on the experience, and the New York World published it as a 6-part series. A new style of investigative journalism was born. Bly is also famously known for her trip around the world in 72 days and her hands on approach to journalism. This piece represents the struggle females had in that time period to be seen as equals and to make their voices heard on a wide scale.
Performers:
Brianna Adkins Brooke Ippolito
Madison Bauman Amy Kukula
Sierra Cramer Danielle McCormick
Gabriella Harley Amanda Valinotti
Brooke Henshaw Bricelyn Webber
Understudy: Elizabeth Garraway
Music:
Brotherhood, by Young Rich Pixies
Maculelê, by RAIZ
Tribal Splash, Thundering Drums
Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman (aka Nellie Bly) was a pioneer in investigative journalism. She attended IUP (then known as the Pennsylvania Normal School) in 1879 for one term, but was forced to drop out due to lack of funds. She began her journalism career in Pittsburgh, PA, but since they only wanted her to write about fashion and pieces that related to women, she moved to New York City in 1886. Since finding journalism positions as a woman was hard at that time, she faked mental illness in an insane asylum for ten days, wrote a feature article on the experience, and the New York World published it as a 6-part series. A new style of investigative journalism was born. Bly is also famously known for her trip around the world in 72 days and her hands on approach to journalism. This piece represents the struggle females had in that time period to be seen as equals and to make their voices heard on a wide scale.
Performers:
Brianna Adkins Brooke Ippolito
Madison Bauman Amy Kukula
Sierra Cramer Danielle McCormick
Gabriella Harley Amanda Valinotti
Brooke Henshaw Bricelyn Webber
Understudy: Elizabeth Garraway
Music:
Brotherhood, by Young Rich Pixies
Maculelê, by RAIZ
Tribal Splash, Thundering Drums
STATION E- SHANA SIMMONS DANCE, AMANDA MORRISON (CLARINET),
MUMPH (HIP-HOP ARTIST, PRE-RECORDED) + Video Montage to View
Inspiration: Jimmy Stewart, Actor
Jimmy Stewart never actually attended IUP, but he grew up in Indiana, PA, and received the Honorary Degree of Letters from IUP in 1974. He began acting at Princeton University and was considered by American Film Institute as one of the greatest American male actors. His career spanned 80 films from 1935 to 1991. This piece is dedicated to acting personas, interaction between musician and performer, and is a playful celebration of theatrics.
Performers:
Jamie Erin Murphy
Emily Jaikaran
Music:
Clarinet Performance by Amanda Morrison
Composition "Arabesques" by David Martynuik
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Pre-recorded track by Mumph played in between live clarinet/dance performance
Recommended video montage for viewing while track is playing below
Jimmy Stewart never actually attended IUP, but he grew up in Indiana, PA, and received the Honorary Degree of Letters from IUP in 1974. He began acting at Princeton University and was considered by American Film Institute as one of the greatest American male actors. His career spanned 80 films from 1935 to 1991. This piece is dedicated to acting personas, interaction between musician and performer, and is a playful celebration of theatrics.
Performers:
Jamie Erin Murphy
Emily Jaikaran
Music:
Clarinet Performance by Amanda Morrison
Composition "Arabesques" by David Martynuik
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Pre-recorded track by Mumph played in between live clarinet/dance performance
Recommended video montage for viewing while track is playing below
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Grant "Mumph" Mumper is a hearing-impaired rapper and producer from Pittsburgh, PA. Grant has been making original hip hop pieces for over half a decade and has had his music play all around the world. Grant is currently studying healthcare management at Case Western Reserve University, where he continues to create music on the side.
Website: shop.spreadshirt.com/mumph |
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