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2018 NATIONAL COLLEGE DANCE FESTIVAL
ACDA/Dance Magazine Award Recipients

Awards Adjudicators: Dana Tai Soon Burgess, Douglas Sonntag, Lauren Wingenroth

AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY: 

Umbilic, choreography by Jared Doster (Graduate Student),
Sam Houston State University

“Seamless incorporation of stage design with choreographic phrasing. Conceptually complete exploration of the possibilities of set pieces. Intimacy of the choreography was brought about by the confines of the set.” 

AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING STUDENT PERFORMANCE  (split between a solo performance and an ensemble performance at the request of the panelists):

Performer:  Samantha Lin, University of California, Irvine in Shikata ga nai (2017), choreography by Vanessa Kanamoto (Graduate Student)

“Mature performer; excellent technician who was able to show nuance. Dramatic but not overly theatrical performance. Beautifully danced memory play.”

AND

Performers:  Divine Garland, Emily Ingersoll, Marsha Pierre,
Josue Prim, Kristian Real, and Tayler Riveron
Montclair State University in To Have and to Hold (1989), choreography by Danial Shapiro and Joanie Smith (Guest Artists)

“Great ensemble work. Each performer had beautiful technique. Each dancer
had soloist qualities but could move comfortably as a generous ensemble
member as well.”

2016 NATIONAL COLLEGE DANCE FESTIVAL
ACDA/Dance Magazine Award Recipients

ACDA/DANCE MAGAZINE AWARDS

Panelists Dana Tai Soon Burgess, Jennifer Stahl and Lisa Traiger determined the following:

AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY:

fourtold,  choreography by Alfonso Cervera, Irvin Gonzalez, Hyoin Jun,
and Maggie Sniffen 
University of California, Riverside

"for the sophistication of its comedic approach to voice and 
movement style. Comedy in dance is not easy, yet this piece 
pulled it off very successfully. The humor had a freshness that 
showed true ingenuity."

Outstanding Student Choreography Honorable Mention:

For Example, choreography by Hannah Ingwerson in collaboration with the dancers (James DeSoto, Kyle Her, Farrah McAdam, Maddie Watson)
Sonoma State University

"for its creative use of structure and changing configurations, 
particularly among partnerships. The dynamics of the movement 
highlighted new moments within familiar music."

AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

Tierra Foxworth in Curveless Smile
Choreographed by Tierra Foxworth
Coker College

"The dancer from Curveless Smile for the fearless way she 
embodied a powerful personal testimony. Her delivery had 
a vulnerability and openness, creating a genuine theatricality."

Outstanding Student Performance Honorable Mention:

Andrew Corpuz, Christopher Jensen, Jonathan Kim, and Kevin V Lopez in August
Choreography by Colin Connor (Guest Artist)
California State University, Fullerton

"The ensemble of August for their heroic and gracious movement. 
The dancers moved together exceptionally well, sharing a 
joyful energy onstage."

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