Maura Gibson, a senior dual major in dance and theatre from Groves, Texas, will perform in the anticipated **Fresh Moves Dance Showcase** at **Slippery Rock University** (SRU). The event takes place on **December 5** at **19:00** and **December 6** at **14:00** in the Stoner West Dance Studio Theater, featuring a selection of student choreography and creative achievements.
The showcase highlights nine original performances created by current dance students at SRU. Tickets are priced at **$10** for general admission and can be purchased online at sru.edu/tickets or at the Smith Student Center information desk.
Showcase Details and Choreographic Contributions
The **Fresh Moves Dance Showcase** promises a diverse array of performances. Among the highlights are traditional Bharatanatyam pieces presented by students of **Jaya Mani**, an SRU professor of dance. The showcase will also include a historical reconstruction of **Trisha Brown’s** iconic piece, “Solo Olos.”
The participating student choreographers, guided by **Lindsay Viatori**, artistic director and associate professor of dance, along with **Erin Kouwe**, production coordinator and assistant professor of dance, have undergone a rigorous creative process. To have their works included in the showcase, students engaged in numerous labs and classes, receiving valuable feedback from peers and faculty.
Viatori expressed enthusiasm about the event, stating, “Each year we look forward to the Fresh Moves Dance Showcase as it features solos, duets, and ensemble works created by SRU dance students. We are so proud to feature student choreography. These works are the culmination of many hours of embodied and creative research and span multiple movement aesthetics.”
The student choreographers participating in this year’s showcase include:
– **Shea Cooper**, a senior dance major from Hanover, Pennsylvania
– **Maura Gibson**, a senior dual major from Groves, Texas
– **Brooke McCarthy**, a senior dance major from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
– **Lia Palermo**, a senior dual major in dance and sport management from Warrendale, Pennsylvania
– **Amber Price**, a senior dance major from Miamisburg, Ohio
– **Paula Rodriguez-Alvarez**, a senior dance major from San Rafael, Costa Rica
– **Summer Salos**, a senior dance major from Annapolis, Maryland
– **Mariella Sprague**, a senior dance major from Buffalo, New York
– **Mackenzie Sprowls**, a senior dual major in dance and English writing from Washington, Pennsylvania
About Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock University is recognized as a premier four-year public institution, offering over **150** profession-focused undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. Serving more than **8,000** students, SRU is noted for its quality, innovation, and affordability, frequently earning accolades such as “Best Mid-Atlantic College” from The Princeton Review and “Best Regional Universities” from **U.S. News & World Report**.
The university boasts a vibrant **660-acre** campus, equipped with modern academic facilities, a suite-style residential village, and athletic venues for its **17 NCAA Division II** teams. Accredited by the **Middle States Commission on Higher Education**, SRU is committed to inclusivity, hands-on learning, and preparing students for meaningful careers and engaged citizenship.
For more information on the **Fresh Moves Dance Showcase**, visit the SRU Dance Department webpage.
