Throughout the world, International Dance Day is a chance to celebrate dance, revel in the universality of this art form, cross all political, cultural and ethnic barriers, and bring people together with a common language – dance.
At Arts Access this year, we are spending International Dance Day reflecting on the theme United in Love.
Celebrating dance with Isabell, Luis, and Josh
Isabell Villacis, Luis Rodriguez, and Josh Handler have each honed their personal dance style in unique ways that speaks directly to their artistic sentiments. You can see their uniqueness not just in the different moods of their pieces, but the kinds of movements employed by the various dancers. A wide, sweeping gesture of the arm says something very different than a subtle turn of the head, the flick of a dancer’s wrist. A solitary figure onstage versus a crowd of dancers moving in sync with each other sends a different message to the audience.
Every choice and detail was decided by these choreographers and speaks to who they are as artists. Every dance they create is a conversation with the world around them.
Isabell Villacis - "Moments in Love"
“Moments in Love” is a passionate and enchanting dance by Isabell Villacis. Originally performed at Full Circle 2016, the dance features grand gestures and sharp lighting to emphasize the intense emotion of the choreography.
Luis Rodriguez - "Romeo & Juliet"
Luis Rodriguez shows off his tender sensibilities in his dance “Romeo & Juliet.” Originally performed at Full Circle 2016, this intimate duet features two wheelchair dancers journeying together around the stage, in sync and connected throughout the performance.
Josh Handler - "Lost in Your Eyes"
Josh Handler is known for using big sweeping patterns and intricate arm movements in his choreography. This is very evident in his dance “Lost in Your Eyes,” which originally premiered at Full Circle 2019.
Thanks to Isabell, Luis, and Josh for helping us celebrate International Dance Day this year!
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