Because of the ongoing COVID-19 safety precautions, the fall Great Leaps dance concert will be presented virtually Dec. 4-5.
The University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Department and the Hawaii Community College dance programs will showcase students from several dance classes, featuring different styles of dance including ballet, jazz, modern and environmental.
“We are so excited to be presenting this year’s first ever virtual Great Leaps dance concert!” said Kea Kapahua, UH-Hilo dance instructor. “The students of the University of Hawaii at Hilo and the Hawaii Community College have made tremendous leaps and bounds in learning dance through online methods despite the limitations of small bedrooms, dorm rooms, carpeted or concrete floors and both music and video delays on Zoom. It is so important for us to keep the performing arts alive and to maintain our human connection and expression especially in these challenging times.”
Kapahua invites everyone to “come out” virtually to the concert to “celebrate our wonderful dance students, dance instructors, theater staff and technicians who have given so much time, energy, creativity and heart to bring something beautiful to our community.”
The event will be presented free of charge.
To register for the performance of your choice, visit http://artscenter.uhh.hawaii.edu/special-events.