within the CHRYSALIS
Creators: Michael Landez and Juliet Remmers, in collaboration with Allyson Kegel
Composer: Alyssa Morris
English Hornist: Allyson Kegel
Pianist: Mariya Akhadjanova
Full Title of Work: Chrysalis, Movement 2: Within the Chrysalis
Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing
Costume Designer: Juliet Remmers
Lighting Designer: LMN Architects and The Earth
Site: Voxman Music Building, designed by Neumann Monson Architects
Dancers: Juliet Remmers and Michael Landez
All filming was done in accordance with the Voxman Music Building health and safety protocols set in response to COVID-19.
Within the Chrysalis is an ode to our escape as artists from the cocoon of social isolation as we venture back into the realm of live performance. All of the proper mask, social distancing, and COVID-19 safety protocols, as outlined by the University of Iowa School of Music and Department of Dance, were followed for the creation and filming of this work. Thank you to our faculty advisors and administrators for aiding us in finding safe protocols for this collaboration.
Special thanks to Professor Beth Oakes for her continued support and the entire Voxman Music Building for access to their beautiful space.
Special thanks to Linda and Rick Maxson, for your generous contribution to obtain the rights for this special presentation.
Michael Landez is originally from San Antonio, Texas, where he began his training in ballet and tap. He enjoys performing, making, and teaching about dance through active participation with those that want the experience. He holds a BS in Biology, certification through the ABT National Teacher Training Curriculum (Pre-Primary - Partnering), and is currently an MFA candidate in Dance at the University of Iowa. He is a part of the Dance Farm Collective and Ballet Master for the Alamo City Performing Arts Association.
Juliet Remmers is a nuanced and expressive performer, dance maker, and teacher. She is currently in her second year of MFA study at the University of Iowa. Hailing from Lawrence, Kansas, Juliet discovered her love for dance at a young age through classical ballet, and studies modern dance, contemporary forms, and improvisational methods. Juliet is also a certified yoga teacher. She is currently creating and dancing with the UI dance department, and as part of Dance Farm Collective.
Allyson Kegel is an undergraduate senior currently pursuing her BA in Music Education and BM in Oboe Performance from the University of Iowa. Originally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she is a highly sought-after private lesson instructor and performer in the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids areas. Allyson enjoys collaborating with fellow artists and producing performances that push standard musical boundaries. In addition, she also serves as the Vice President for the University of Iowa’s National Association for Music Education Collegiate Chapter.