News Story
December 02, 2014
La Roche College to Host Bodiography Center for Movement Performance on Dec. 13
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 2, 2014 – La Roche University invites the public to a
free, on-campus performance by Bodiography Center for Movement’s classical and
contemporary student companies on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Beginning
at 7:30 p.m., the event will be held in the Zappala College Center Square at La
Roche’s main campus in the North Hills. Students from the University Preparatory
Dance program will perform a variety of works under the direction of
Bodiography Program Director Kirstie Corso and Company Artist Amanda Fisher. With
several surprise guests from professional dance companies and affiliates in the
community, the event will feature new work by Karen Dacko, Greer Reed and a
performance by Czarniak Tap.
La
Roche’s unique partnership with Bodiography allows students to expand their
artistic development and technical refinement in a real-world setting. By
performing with a company of esteemed artists on a regular basis, students
become proficient in performing at a high level in a professional environment. Bodiography
also offers the University Preparatory Program for high school students to earn
college credits for dance requirements and core academics.
About La Roche
College: A
private, Catholic, co-educational college north of Pittsburgh founded by the
Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche welcomes students of all
religions, ethnic origins and talents. Undergraduates may choose from more than
50 majors, including the top 10 majors most in demand among today’s college
students. La Roche combines a quality educational experience with clubs,
athletics, social and community volunteer activities, spiritual well-being and
more to prepare students for life in a constantly changing global society.
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