Paga 10
Daily Nebreskan
September 27, 1032
Aits & Eetertammeiit
Harlem Dance Theatre surprises, pleases
By C. Scott Thompson
Let me dispel some common miscon
ceptions. The Dance Theatre of Harlem,
Inc. is not an all-black group. They do
not do ethnic dances or depict 'scenes
from the ghetto.
I was amazed at how few people knew
what the company was all about until
I heard assorted comments in the lobby
Dance Review
Photo courtesy of Martha Swops
The Dance Theatre of Harlem, Inc.
at intermission of their Friday night show
at the Orpheum Theater in Omaha.
Technically, the company's choreo
graphy would be classed as neoclassic.
There are no "Swan Lakes" or "Nut
crackers," but the choreography and music
often have classical roots.
The company opened with "Concerto
Barocco," set to the music from "Con
certo in D Minor far 2 Violins," by J.S.
Bach. The stage dressing was consistently
simple with little variation from direct
white lighting. The dress was classic, with
performers in white tutus. Though the
choreography was neoclassic, the move
ment was not.
The ballet was not smooth and legato
as it is in stricter schools of dance. Rather,
the movement was staccato and athletic.
It was executed with a vigor not found in
other interpretations.
"The Four Temperaments," with music
by Paul Hindemith, was equally novel
in its use of choppy, angular execution.
"Banda," taken from Haitian religious
lore, probably gave the audience something
closer to what it was expecting to see,
with definite AfricanCaribbean influences
exploring Banda, a Haitian deity, sovereign
of the cemeteries and lord of eroticism.
I think the best example of what the
company excels at was "Le Corsaire."
Adapted from the story by the same
name by Lord Byron, this lyric pas de
deux was given a fresh adaptation. The
arabesques and entrechats were not idyllic.
They Were gutsy and driving. Aerial twists
by Eddie Shellman were breathtaking.
The sheer physical quality of their inter
pretation was sensational, and removed
some of the starch that sometimes ac
companies ballet.
The Dance Theatre of Harlem was
established in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell,
formerly of the New York City Ballet
Co. Since its inception as a community
school with 30 students and two dancers,
the group has expanded to more than
1,000 students and a company of 39
dancers.
M
usician teaches language of jazz
By Lori Sullivan
The Gary Burton Jazz Quartet gave an amazing
performance at Kimball Recital Hall Friday.
Burton, commonly credited as today's formost
vibraphone player, has a distinguished musical career,
' Concert Review
which includes two Grammy awards.
Brilliant improvisation is the key to his music.
During a demonstration for UNL percussion students,
Burton compared music containing no improvisation
to learning a foreign language by only writing it.
Improvisation is the "spoken word of music," he said.
He speaks with the authority of a man who has
devoted his entire life to his music, but he is
uncommonly modest. While demonstrating the
remarkable four-mallet "grip" named after him,
he discounted his fame by telling students, "if I hadn't
invented it, someone else would have."
His use of dynamics, sustained chording and move
ment give every musical phrase a life and are very much
like spoken words. Burton and his group have the
flexibility to play the whole spectrum of mainstream
jazz. The performance included selections from com
posers ranging from Duke Ellington to Chick Corea.
This wide range of ability may come out of the
composition of the group itself. Jim Odgren, composer
and alto saxophone player, and Mike Hyman, drums,
are both in their mid-20s., while Burton and bassist
Steve Swallow, Burton's long-time associate, are con
siderably older.
Corea's "Sea Journey" liften and flowed with
brilliant improvisations by Burton and Sallow.
Swallow's intricate rhythms provided the base for
Burton's delicate moves in and out of the melody
lines.
Burton's solo performance on Oscar Levant's
"Blame It On My Youth" was one of the highpoints
of the' evening. The bittersweet interpretation was
filled with ethereal beauty. Jim Hall's "Careful"
featured Burton in a loose, bluesy jazz style. The mood
shifted to hard-driving jazz on sax player Odgren's
"Skylight."
Odgren may be a rising star. His two compositions,
"Skylight" is an introspective high-tech jazz piece.
"Tiere del Fuego" featured drummer Hyman in an
energetic solo fitting the tight style of the piece.
Odgren is as much a gifted player as a composer.
Carla Bley's "Dream So Real" and other selections
proved him a sax player of rare talent.
'Uprising' showcases conflict
By Jeff Goodwin
"The Uprising," a film by Peter Lilenthal playing at
Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery, takes its subject matter
from the Nicaraguan revolution.
The film is propaganda, but don't avoid it for that
reason. In fact, it makes more of an effort to show both
sides of the conflict than most political films.
Lilenthal's personifies the national guard's dilemma
in the conflict as a young guardsman, Antonio Menor.
Movie Review
Menor isn't in the guard to kill people. He joined be
cause it offered him some income and the chance to
continue his education in the United States. At least,
that's what they told him.
Menor's service in the guard brings him into conflict
with his father, who is a Sandinista. His sister also has
run away to join the guerillas.
The plot centers on Menor and his struggle with his
conscience. He finally joins the Sandinistas after the
guard murders some unarmed Sandinistas in the town's
church.
The most striking part of the film, though, is the valor
displayed by the common people of Nicaragua. The
film shows that without their struggle the revolution
never could have succeeded.
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Attention AX'i
We had fun last year at
the Phi Psi 500. but we left
the Job undone. This year
with Sophomore support, we'll
win it all.
See ya tonight.
Boo Boo
Conni E. and Genenne G.
(A-Phi's)
Congrats on making liusker
ettes. Vre couldn't be prouder!
AEO -
Your Sisters
MOM.
I know you search through
these personals everyday In
hopes that there will be one
for you. Well here it is!!!
Have a GREAT day! 1 iovt
you and I mm you. .
Leslie
P S. HI to the rest of the clan.
To No. ft on the Volleyball
Team:
1 really enjoyed watching
you play over the weekend
and you have terrific smile.
Is there way we can meet.
RVF
Curious and Very Interested
Bergman,
what would I do without
you?! You're the greatest!!
Love always,
the purring, snoring pigmy
(alias Jelly Bean)
Negative.
Happy 20th a little early!
I'm really glad we are finally
in the same town together!
It's great to be able to see
you everyday and all that
other mushy stuff!
Luv ya gobs.
Zero
To Karla D.
So far we have seen the
Police, found missing keys,
gone to the State Fair, Nick's
Party with quarters and sex
manuals, freaked at P.K.'s Wall
then proceeded to Kevin's in
our Sunday's Best. And today
you. will be recovering from
the A.S.R. last night to end
the fifth week of school and
many more to come. What
next? You may ask. Well,
you'll have to lock to the
Rockies. I wonder if there
will be any snow?
Silly Me.
Lou
"Paul Small"
Roses arc red;
Violets are blue.
9 months ago today
i met you!!!
Love, M.J.
L6.
Thanks for Friday. It must
be Heaven, no place else coAild
feel this good or right. Look
for Spring break love.
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To the Lambda Chl's we saw
BRIEFLY Wednesday night:
Thanks for the good time.
P.S. Did you get your sheets
out of the tree.
Love,
Two of your Favorite Peopir
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Happy 2Itt Birthday!
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Annie,
Happy 21st. Now you're
legal in New Mexico. Have
Fun and drink one for us
minors.
Jay. Ras. Peg, Judy
Alpha Chi's, Mom It Ellen,
Thanks for the Senior sneak;
fun It laughter throughout the
week; and especially the Ne
braska hospitality you showed
my cousin Ron. You're all
the best!
Ed
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Both of us
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Congrats on your successful
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Hope you find your trumpet!
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