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Dance Defined

Towsley Auditorium hosts dance showcase

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Washtenaw Community College recently held its annual choreographer’s showcase at Towsley Auditorium, called Defining Movement. The event was hosted by Dance 4 Unity, which offers a variety of free dance classes to students, taught by WCC alumni, throughout the semester.

More than a dozen talented groups of students from WCC performed their choreography throughout the evening on Feb. 21. They showcased a wide range of dance styles, including several hip-hop numbers and a few contemporary pieces.

The event was a two-hour energy packed night, filled with many talented student choreographers and dancers.

Just folkin’ around

Dawes, a self-described ‘American rock and roll band,’ brings a classic rock edge to the evening.

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An eclectic mix of performers gathered at the Hill Auditorium and delighted the sellout crowd at the 35th Annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival.

The evening’s line-up included bands like Elephant Revival, a five-piece neo acoustic quintet and a folk girl with a guitar, Sunny War. Headliner Ryan Adams closed the Jan. 27 show with a very intimate, all-acoustic solo performance, playing some of his most popular songs and bringing a satisfying finale to a night of amazing music.

Devotchka showcases their blend of Eastern European gypsy punk.

Heywood Banks, the Ann Arbor Folk Fest MC for the night, entertains the crowd in between sets with a variety act of musical comedy and one-liners.

Last-minute touches are put on lighting and sound before the show.

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Dance Defined

Towsley Auditorium hosts dance showcase

Just folkin’ around

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