Stories in Motion: The Evolution of Ballet

My name is Connie Zhang and I have a passion for dance. I've been dancing for 14 years, choreographing for 2 years, and am trained primarily in classical ballet, modern, jazz, and partnering (with tap, theater, lyrical, contemporary, and East Asian styles on the side). 

Research Question: How do different styles of ballet change our interpretation of the same story?

I've been very lucky to have had the help and support from dance experts in the Syracuse community. A big special thanks to:

• Larry Crabtree - Ballet instructor, teaching over 40 years

• Cathy Mucci - Director of Dance Centre North, teaching over 45 years

• Julie Lombardi - Modern instructor, teaching 20 years

• Diana Torba - Modern instructor, teaching since 17 years old

As well as:

• Andres Valladares - Class of 2023 at Jamesville-DeWitt High School, dancing for 11 years

• Lillian Rothrum, Meghan Obleman, Camila Valladares, and Senior Capstone classmates/coaches