The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) Conservatory of Classical and Contemporary Dance is preparing performances of “Threads of Resilience,” a showcase of original dance works that explore personal transformation and strength.
The performance takes the stage on Dec. 12 and Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center at 650 D Ave. Tickets are available at www.cosafoundation.org/events.
“Adversity and resilience are innate to the human experience,” said Caryn Ipapo-Glass, CoSA dance director. “In times of divisiveness and polarity it can be difficult to hold on to empathy, or to remember that we collectively have lived experiences that unify us. Our journeys may be vastly different, but joy, fear, love and loss are universal; and the opportunity for personal growth is always present. Cathartic connection is one of the most powerful aspects of dance, and one of the things I love most about it. When artists are brave enough to share, and audiences are brave enough to be present and to feel, that is when powerful human connections are made.”
The event features 10 original dance works, choreographed by both faculty and student artists, and will also include six short dance films that push the boundaries of artistic expression, featuring “Resilience Poems” written by several CoSA dance students.
Each dance piece represents a personal narrative, capturing moments of life experiences where individuals have confronted adversity. The choreographers explore themes of resilience, personal growth and the human spirit’s capacity to overcome challenges.
For more information, visit CoSASanDiego.com.
