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University Dance Company leapt on for “One Last Dance”

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CSUSB’s University Dance Company (UDC) performed one last show with their current director, Janys Antonio who is retiring after having been UDC’s director for over 22 years. The show lasted from February 13 to 15 in the CSUSB Recital Hall. Dances ranged from solos to company numbers, and a diversity of different genres were incorporated into the show. This company consists of students, alumni, and other individuals who seek to be a part of UDC.

The opening number of the show was titled “Us,” and the dance was choreographed by Brandon Yerigan. (Karina Rodarte | Chronicle Photos)

 

Amanda Nicole (left) and Shanisa Pendgraft (right) were under spotlight at the end of the opening number performance, “Us.” (Karina Rodarte | Chronicle Photos)

 

Catalina and Gaby Pena also danced to “Que Rico” to honor their memory of their father. (Karina Rodarte | Chronicle Photos)

 

“The Masquerade” was a group dance performance choreographed by Walter Sinclair Ritter. (Karina Rodarte | Chronicle Photos)

 

“Tap Don’t Mean a Thing” was choreographed by Maria Lockhart and Rhonda Trask. (Karina Rodarte | Chronicle Photos)

 

Brandon Yerigan and Nicole Harman starred in the dance performance for “The Masquerade.” (Karina Rodarte | Chronicle Photos)

 

“Dreaming of Degas” was choreographed by University Dance Company’s Director, Janys Antonio. (Karina Rodarte | Chronicle Photos)

 

The number on “90 Days” was choreographed by Karen Martin. (Karina Rodarte | Chronicle Photos)

 

Terrill Corletto and Arthur Perez performed to “Dreaming of Degas.” (Karina Rodarte | Chronicle Photos)

 

UDC also performed a tribute to  the Queen, and their dance number was choreographed by Vinh-Huy Nguyen. (Karina Rodarte | Chronicle Photos)

 

“The Vigilante” was a solo dance performance by AC Cain. (Karina Rodarte | Chronicle Photos)

 

Karen Marting also choreographed “Jonah and the Whale” along with Deona Jones-Franklin and Theo Williams. (Karina Rodarte | Chronicle Photos)

 

University Dance Company closed the show with the “Perfect Drug,” choreographed by Janys Antonio, UDC’s retiring director’s favorite dance number. (Karina Rodarte | Chronicle Photos)

 

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