There you Go
Choreography: Dharmini Piekarska
Music: Various selections by Kai Engel
Costume Design: Dharmini Piekarska
Lighting Design: Dharmini Piekarska
Videography: Dharmini Piekarska and Ianka Hou
Dancers: Mackenzee Albert, Jaki Bass, Mary Grace Henderson, Talia Howard, Dharmini Piekarska
Faculty Advisors: Kristin Marrs and Tony Orrico
Special thanks to Giauna Neville for her contributions.
This work is not meant to draw opinions regarding feminism, or women taking over it is merely a look into what goes into the beauty of being both a dancer and a woman. The reflection, dissatisfaction, hopelessness concealed in the body of a dancer, and the protest and vehement joy that arises upon the realization that we are more than bodies in a space, but rather people claiming space. So go ahead, watch away; and when you're done, treat yourself to an a la Queens n' Lettos style clap and go kick some!
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Thank you to all my beautiful dancers for your willingness to dive into this work. It was a joy!
Dharmini Piekarska is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans multiple genres and modes of delivery. A former English Open Ten Dance champion, she hails from a background of dancesport competition. She holds a Certificate in Sports and Health Studies from LMU and is currently a student at the University of Iowa Department of Dance and a returning member of UIDC 2021. Outside of her education, she has also appeared in several film productions including Dr. Strange, Bourne V, and Ready Player One. She is keenly interested in exploring different somatic approaches to teaching dance. Through her studies, she hopes to challenge double standards and empower those from diverse backgrounds. Her favorite points of interest are body mechanics, and female empowerment through dance, be it through studio work, stage, or screendance content. As a student choreographer, she hopes to use this medium to bring joy and thoughtful reflection to her audience. She is proud and blessed to be a part of this dance community!