Kean University Dance Ensemble

Jannahlyn Mijares
12/17/2014
Actuality
Professor Mirrer
Host Intro:
Something big is cooking up for Kean Stage Spring 2015 and everyone is anticipating
what it is. This year marks Luis Martinezs 25/35 year directing Kean Dance Theatre and Kean
University Dance Ensemble. Luis first started directing KDT in 1997 later on turning over his
position to Sharon McKenzie to create KUDE which is a more rigorous program for dancers
with prior dance experience and passion for growth. Shows in the past were always filled with so
much diversity and different styles in the art of dance. He has been able to create such
captivating shows that leave a lasting impression on friends, family, and even potential members.
Later he hopes to build a foundation in KUDE for future dance minors to become a part of this
experience, to educate and further their passion in dance with possible career opportunities. So
what can we expect from KUDE being that it is the 25/35 year anniversary? Here is Luis himself
giving us the scoop.

Luis Martinez In-Cue:

Well since its our 25/35 anniversary were going to celebrate it by presenting several dances
from the past.
Luis Martinez Out-Cue:
.and another one would be a piece that we did back in 2001 called In Mourning that was a
piece memorializing those loved ones who past during the 9/11 tragedy.
Host Transition:
We also have one of the KUDE Officers of Public Relations, Taylor Beattie, with her thoughts
on the upcoming show.
Taylor Beattie In-Cue:
Yeah Im really excited about the show.
Taylor Beattie Out-Cue:
.Its gonna be great.

Host Close:
There is a lot to look forward to for both the audience and dancers performing. You definitely do
not want to miss the show, so make sure you pick up tickets. The dates for the show will be April
10th and 11th at Kean Universitys Wilkins Theatre with a general admission of $10 and $7 for
students, seniors and children.
Tune in next time with us, this is Jannahlyn Mijares, with WKNJ 90.3 FM Cougar Radio.

Sound Bites:
Luis Martinez
Well since its our 25/35 anniversary were going to celebrate it by presenting several dances
from the past that weve done in the past 25 years. There will be a broad variety of different
styles youll see. Theres one thats ballet based and its with music by Bach performed by all the
girls in the company. Another one were going to do is a swing piece, thats a fun piece and up
tempo number from the musical Swing thatll be pairs and couples, guys and girls. And
another one would be a piece that we did back in 2001 called In Mourning that was a piece
memorializing those loved ones who past during the 9/11 tragedy
Taylor Beattie
Yeah Im really excited about the show, Im excited about the pieces that are going to be in it,
theres going to be some old some new. And you know its just such a blend of so many different
things but yeahIts gonna be great!

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Name: Jannahlyn Mijares

Date: 12/17/2014