2008 Woodie Awards
F.O.R.C.E brings sexy back
Lisa Brown
Issue date: 4/26/07 Section: A & E
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SHU F.O.R.C.E. Dance Ensemble performed their fourth Annual Recital "Bringing Sexy Back," on Saturday at 7 p.m. and Tuesday.
Dancers performed in the Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts with a wide variety of dance styles including jazz, hip-hop, tap, lyrical, and musical theatre.
"I really liked how they incorporated so many different genres of music, I was excited throughout the entire show about what was coming up next," said Kelly Simpson, freshman, Wappingers Falls, N.Y. "I have a lot of friends on the team and they never fail to put on a great show."
The 42 dancers on F.O.R.C.E put a lot of time and effort into their recital and to the overall growth of the team. They practice for six hours a week and have recently participated in fundraisers including the MS and Diabetes walks.
"It felt really great that so many people came out to support us tonight," said Nicole Gomes, sophomore, Waterbury. "It's nice to see that people are so interested in what we're doing because we really put in a lot of effort to make all of our performances the best they can be."
During the recital, the president of the team, Katrina Rose Torres, who has danced for 15 years, presented roses to the Executive Board and thanked the team for their hard work and dedication.
"I love that people are able to see all of our hard work, the time we put into practice is all worth it when everyone enjoys the show," said Stefanie Townsend, sophomore, Smithtown, N.Y.
The crowd consisted of supportive parents, relatives, and students who cheered the dancers on as they demonstrated their practice, preparation and enthusiasm.
Tremendous energy was put into endorsing their recital on campus and supporting the event, including the bake sale they held April 19.
"The event was really well promoted, everyone knew about it so it made me really want to come see their performance, I'm really glad I came," said Lauren Meberg, freshman, Stewart Manor.
"I think it was an overall success, you could definitely tell they put a lot into the show and it paid off," said Meberg.
Many dancers on the team have been dancing as long as they can remember and take pride in their performances.
"I've been dancing since I was three, I'm proud to be a part of F.O.R.C.E, we are one of the hardest working clubs," said Stephanie Serenita, freshman, Merrick, N.Y.
"We always perform with all our hearts and put passion into everything," said Serenita.
SHU F.O.R.C.E. has grown over the past years, and according to Torres they have grown into something that they never thought they could be.
Dancers performed in the Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts with a wide variety of dance styles including jazz, hip-hop, tap, lyrical, and musical theatre.
"I really liked how they incorporated so many different genres of music, I was excited throughout the entire show about what was coming up next," said Kelly Simpson, freshman, Wappingers Falls, N.Y. "I have a lot of friends on the team and they never fail to put on a great show."
The 42 dancers on F.O.R.C.E put a lot of time and effort into their recital and to the overall growth of the team. They practice for six hours a week and have recently participated in fundraisers including the MS and Diabetes walks.
"It felt really great that so many people came out to support us tonight," said Nicole Gomes, sophomore, Waterbury. "It's nice to see that people are so interested in what we're doing because we really put in a lot of effort to make all of our performances the best they can be."
During the recital, the president of the team, Katrina Rose Torres, who has danced for 15 years, presented roses to the Executive Board and thanked the team for their hard work and dedication.
"I love that people are able to see all of our hard work, the time we put into practice is all worth it when everyone enjoys the show," said Stefanie Townsend, sophomore, Smithtown, N.Y.
The crowd consisted of supportive parents, relatives, and students who cheered the dancers on as they demonstrated their practice, preparation and enthusiasm.
Tremendous energy was put into endorsing their recital on campus and supporting the event, including the bake sale they held April 19.
"The event was really well promoted, everyone knew about it so it made me really want to come see their performance, I'm really glad I came," said Lauren Meberg, freshman, Stewart Manor.
"I think it was an overall success, you could definitely tell they put a lot into the show and it paid off," said Meberg.
Many dancers on the team have been dancing as long as they can remember and take pride in their performances.
"I've been dancing since I was three, I'm proud to be a part of F.O.R.C.E, we are one of the hardest working clubs," said Stephanie Serenita, freshman, Merrick, N.Y.
"We always perform with all our hearts and put passion into everything," said Serenita.
SHU F.O.R.C.E. has grown over the past years, and according to Torres they have grown into something that they never thought they could be.
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