Group to perform 'No Small Feet'

Penn Dance's fall production "No Small Feet" is just that, combining many musical themes from rock to traditional Peruvian music. "This is a very diverse show," said Penn Dance Co-Chairperson Trish Kulash, a College junior. "We have ethnic stuff, we have jazz and modern. There is something for everybody." The show, which opens tonight, is a composite of seven separate pieces. Two of the dances are professionally composed, while the remaining five are student choreographed. "There is no overall theme of the show," said co-chairperson Allison Powell, a College senior. "Each piece reflects what the student is feeling. I think the show is a great oulet for student expression." Powell said that the diversity of the pieces is "incredible" and noted that each member of Penn Dance had input during the creative process. Kulash said one of the most intersting parts of the show is the South American dance. "This dance is typical Peruvian dancing with a little ballet incorporated in [it]," said choreographer Monique Byrne, a College senior. "The music and costumes are traditional Inca indian, stylized a little for modern taste." College freshman Alyssa Rheingold choreographed a modern piece titled "Slippery World." The dance troupe is composed of 20 females and one male, all of whom, according to Powell, rehearse five days a week and attend a biweekly dance class. "We want [the show] to be a lot of fun," said College sophomore Leora Saacks. "All of the dancers have a lot of energy and that's going to radiate into the audience." Powell and Kulash said they plan to end their term as co-chairpersons with this performance. "This is Trish and my last semester, I feel very attached to this show," Powell said. "I hope the audience enjoys it and is impressed by the students' work." Tickets are available on Locust Walk for the performances, which will be held in the Annenberg School Theater starting tonight and running through Saturday.