Savannah State's Spring Dance Performance is Collaborative Effort

Staff Report From Savannah CEO

Friday, April 15th, 2016

The Savannah State University Department of Fine Arts, Humanities and Wellness presents “Highly Visible/Invisible,” a faculty and student spring dance concert featuring performances by the Obsidian Dance Repertory and SSU jazz ensemble.  There will be two performances only on Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30, at 8 p.m. at New Hampstead High School in Bloomingdale, Georgia.  Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the door.

“Highly Visible/Invisible” is inspired by the historical significance and relevance of SSU as a cornerstone in higher education. The performance will showcase the institution's artistic excellence and contributions to high quality performing arts

This seasonal concert will feature a new piece by guest artist by Ila Conoley Paladino. Paladino earned her bachelor’s degree in dance from the University of Colorado at Boulder and her Master of Fine Arts in dance from Tisch School of the Arts at New York University

The performance will also feature a collaborative effort with the SSU Jazz Ensemble and a showcase of exceptional student choreography from Quinton Heyward and Marley Baugh, juniors in the SSU dance program. Kisha Cunningham, Ph.D., assistant professor of teacher education, and Wade Johnson, assistant director of bands, will make artistic contributions.