Combining community participation, amateur and professional artistic talents, and the impactful influence of dance, Fluence Arts Organization presents The Missy Wyss Celebration of Dance. On Saturday, June 6th at 6PM in Goodrich Chapel on the Albion College campus, experience dance and movement in Albion like you never have before.
Thirteen amateur and professional dancers from the Albion community, HBY Ensemble from Detroit, and Demetrius Klein Dance Company from Hamilton, Ohio, will express over 160 years of combined dance experience with new choreographic work from Artistic Director, Kristy Clement.
While planning this collaborative evening, Clement shared that Fluence Arts envisioned an expressive way for the community to not only experience dance but for all skill level to be a part of it. Clement was a student of Missy Wyss, the founder and director of the former Albion College Dance Program, and the namesake of the celebration. Clement emphasized that Wyss played a major role in her dance career, sharing her mindset that “dance brings people together that wouldn’t cross paths otherwise. Dance allows human expression in one of the most primal forms, in ways that words fall short. All people can dance, not just experienced professionals.”
In honor of Missy Wyss’ impact, passion, and mentorship, The Missy Wyss Celebration of Dance is truly for all. Tickets are available online or at the door with a suggested donation of $10. Visit www.fluencearts.com for more information or to reserve your tickets.
Following the performance on Sunday, June 7th at 1PM, Demetrius Klein will teach a master class at In-Fluence Studio (600 E Michigan Ave, Room 204, Albion, MI). The class is free, open to ages 15 and up, and welcomes dancers of all experience levels.
