Solidarity
Choreography: Isabella Buscaglia
Music: Ocean Waves, composed by Siddhartha Corsus
Costume Designer: Isabella Buscaglia
Video Collaboration: Cathy and Marco Buscaglia, Isabella Buscaglia
Beautiful Mural Artwork:
Moose Bubblegum Bubble-Jacob Watts
In Dreams-Jennifer Cronin
From Bloom To Doom-Collin Van Der Slujis
Dancer: Isabella Buscaglia
Creating this work has been a very special and intimate experience for me. From reflection to research to creation, each aspect of this piece holds a special place in my heart. Art inspires art and I tried to capture that shared experience in this piece. Chicago is also my home—it’s where I was born, where I live and where I first fell in love with dance. The city has crafted me into the artist I am today and for that I am so thankful.
Thank you to the amazing faculty that has been by my side since the start, always pushing me to my fullest potential.
It has been a joy and a privilege to work alongside the BFA class of 2021. Thank you all for being there every step of the way, even when we were faced with challenges beyond our control. I also want to thank Mindy Myers for being a constant light and inspiration in my life. Her dedication to her own craft has driven me to continue doing what I love.
And lastly, thank you to my parents, brothers, and sister for constantly believing in me. Your love and support has driven me to always keep going. I would be nowhere without you guys.
Isabella Buscaglia was born and raised on the northwest side of Chicago. She began dancing at the age of three at Dance and Music Academy in Chicago under Krissie Odegard-Geye. Later, she was a member of Extensions Dance Company in Chicago, studying under Lizzie MacKenzie for eight years. She also studied dance while a student at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Illinois, Isabella also participated in numerous classes, workshops and intensives in the Midwest.