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The Performing Arts Department of Saint Mary’s College presents the Saint Mary’s College Dance Company’s annual spring dance concert “Soaring.”  

“Soaring" showcases a variety of works choreographed by our esteemed Dance faculty and performed by our students of the Saint Mary’s College Dance Company and Baile Folklorico Guadalupano. The concert will feature Baile Folklorico (Mexican folk dance), Hip-hop, Modern/Contemporary Dance, Tap and West African Dance. Join us for this special dance concert, and enjoy the talent of our award-winning students. 

The faculty have been reflecting on various topics related to the idea of soaring. Micah Sallid is creating a dynamic tap piece about love and how we move through it. Through comfort, instability, joy, and insecurity, we find ways to experience love at its fullest. Pope Flyne will once again showcase Ghanaian culture which affirms each dancer's journey weaving a tale of tradition, empowerment and self-discovery. Baile Folklorico Guadalupano will feature the regions of Chihuahua, Tamaulipas Norte, and Nayarit led by Rogelio Lopez. Our Hip Hop ensemble will debut with choreography by Riy Mutakabbir. For the modern and contemporary works of the evening, Shaunna Vella is creating a work that is a reflection of dealing with uncertainty, building relationships through turmoil, and learning to trust. Rogelio Lopez is exploring how many voices can lead to chaos when no one is listening, asking us to make choices to move through it. Dana Lawton is portraying the deep connection between nature, feminine power and collective unity. Crystaldawn Bell is discovering the way forward when dealing with trauma. The evening culminates with a tribute to our graduating Seniors with a piece choreographed by CatherineMarie Davalos in collaboration with them. This work features both student companies and blends several dance genres as a love letter to the graduating class of 2025. Our Lighting is designed by the remarkable guest artist Michael Sundquist. 

Buy TICKETS below for in-person performances in LeFevre: 

High school juniors and seniors who are prospective Saint Mary's students are eligible for a free ticket to any of these performances. Please contact Tara Sundy at tms8@stmarys-ca.edu to make this reservation.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

• Will call/check-in is located in LeFevre Theater (across from the entrance to the SMC Bookstore). There are no physical tickets for this production: to check in, come to the LeFevre's glass front doors (Will Call), and we will match your name against the list of reservations; or you can show your receipt on your phone. Walk-up tickets are also available at the Box Office half an hour before each performance, via cash or check only.  If you want to pay via credit card, use the links above by choosing the date you want to attend.
• If you need to change the date or time of the performance you are coming to see, just bring your original proof of purchase to the door, and we will let you in. No need to let us know ahead of time, and we don't anticipate being sold out for any shows. Also, if you need to switch from in-person to live-stream tickets, just email me by Saturday at 10am for the url link. If you need to switch from live-stream to in-person, just show your proof of purchase of the livestream at the door.
• Parking is in the Soda Center parking lot or the gravel lot next to Syufy Performing Arts. Text "PAY" to 77447 and then enter SMC as the zone. It is 50 cents per hour via credit card at the parking kiosk. Please arrive early as parking can be difficult to find at times.
• Program: One-sheet paper programs will be available at the theatre, but the full virtual programs can be found on the red button at the top of this page by May 8 and via the QR code on the one-sheet program at the event.
• Please note Crystaldawn's piece "End of an Era" has the following content warning: the soundtrack includes gunshots and the subject matter of the work is violent
• Running time: Approximately 2 hours.