By Elisha Davidson-Yee — Contributor

Bishop’s dance club has once again been hard at work this past semester. The dancers have been practicing different dance styles like jazz, hip-hop and pop since September, and after dedicated practices all semester, the dance club performed on the stage of the Gait this past Saturday, Nov 26. 

The past couple months of rehearsals have been a great opportunity to develop dance skills for club members. These rehearsals consist of three aspects, a warm-up; across-the-floor exercises; and choreography. Warming up is very important, as it stretches your muscles and gets your heart-rate up before exerting yourself. Exercises across the floor allow the dancers to develop more technical skills that will be eventually integrated into the group’s performance piece. The jazz club had Kayla Vardy as coach and choreographer. 

The dancers had a dress rehearsal on the stage of the Gait on Nov 25. This rehearsal gives one last opportunity for the dancers to come together and put finishing touches on their pieces. Lights and sounds were finalized during rehearsal to make sure everything would go smoothly during the main show. 

Show night at the Gait was a success with over 120 tickets sold. Students and family members filled out the room very quickly, and after a slight delay, the show began. The audience was cheering and dancing on their seats while watching the seven performances. It was an intimate experience and allowed the performers to connect with their audience because they were dancing close to the public. During a short intermission, Caroline Homet, the dance club lead, announced an exciting fundraising raffle, and drew a winning ticket for a gift-card from Strom spa. 

The night concluded with a cypher on the dance floor, a type of dance circle where performers showcase their special moves. Audience members were also asked to join us on the dance floor. 

Thanks for coming out to support BU Dance, Gaiters.