Upcoming performance ‘uncharted’: UCCS students collaborate with Ormao Dance

For the first time, UCCS Theatre & Dance company is joined by Ormao Dance company in a mainstage show. The original dance performance “uncharted” will be showing at the Ent Center from April 3 – 6.  

Ormao is a company of professional dancers who will be collaborating with UCCS students in the dance pieces. The show has been a year in planning, with auditions and rehearsals having begun in January. The performance features a total of 19 dancers, 11 of which are UCCS students. 
 
Rosely Conz, producer of the performance and UCCS’ Assistant Professor of Dance, said there will be three pieces that are about 20 minutes each. She calls the performance “an eclectic concert that is tied by using dance to explore uncharted ideas.” 

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Afro-Brazilian at Ormao Dance Company

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We're honored to host Rosely Conz for Afro-Brazilian Dances! Côco de Roda is a dance from the State of Alagoas in Brazil. It is a highly energetic, rhythmic, and inclusive form of dance. All are welcome!

Rosely has studied, performed and taught both nationally and internationally! She is currently an Assistant Professor of Dance at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and is excited to share her knowledge and experience with our community!

Go to www.ormaodance.org to learn more!

Colorado Springs dance, art, music festival celebrates land, raises awareness of water crisis

Experiences will feature Ormao and other Colorado-based dancers and choreographers performing works specifically created for the Coyote, including Justice Miles’ flamenco offering in the Coyote teahouse; dancers in plastic-bagged tutus; Laura Treglia’s movements with a string of clothing; and Brazilian Rosely Conz, an assistant professor of dance at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, doing work that speaks about immigration.

Read the entire article here: The Gazette.

Credit: Mary Ripper Baker