The Kinkaid Dance Company premiered its fall production, “Reimagined: Songs and Stories You Thought You Knew,” on Nov. 15–16, inviting the Kinkaid community into an evening of movement that blended memory, creativity, and fresh interpretations of the familiar.
Through nine distinct pieces, DCO explored what it means to “see things differently,” offering audiences a performance full of stylistic contrast, emotional depth, and inventive storytelling.
The concert included a burst of energy in dance teacher Mrs. Mary Cable’s “Do Think Twice,” a clever reinterpretation of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean.”
With crisp musicality and imaginative staging, the dancers transformed a well-known track into an entirely new narrative.
Later in the program, a guest choreographer’s work, “The Great Debate,” used mirrored shapes, sharp dynamics, and contrasting movement qualities to embody the tension and chaos of an actual debate. The piece stood out as one of the night’s most visually striking moments.
Another highlight was dance teacher Mrs. Danyale Williams’ “Duel to Duality,” a bold fusion of multiple dance forms. Dancers moved from conflict to cohesion, with styles that began separate but gradually blended together.
Junior Lara Alp, who performed on pointe in the piece, described the experience as “very special,” explaining that the choreography represented “a battle amongst different styles that eventually become one.”
She added that preparing for the show required adaptability.
“Sometimes a lift or spacing didn’t work, and we had to adjust,” Alp said. “In the moment it’s frustrating, but in the end, everything works out.”
Junior Evie Kinsey, who performed in five pieces, shared similar reflections about the creative process.
“My favorite part has been getting to know everyone better,” Kinsey said. “We started with a simple idea for each dance and brought it to life together.”
One of her favorite moments came during dance teacher Ms. Anjaly Thakkar’s “A Twist of Fate,” when the dancers break into a joyful group moment.
“All of us come together to join as one,” Kinsey said. “It’s so fun to dance with all of my friends.”
Both dancers expressed how meaningful it was to perform the pieces after months of rehearsal.
Kinsey said the dance show was “new, interesting, and fun,” while Alp described the concert as “different, redefined, and freedom.”
