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Song Analysis: I M Always Chasing Rainbows
The piece entitled “Critics of the Morning Song” was performed by Alex Karigan Farrior and Joshua L. Peugh. The song choice was “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” by Ray Conniff, Judy Garland, David Rose, and Perry Como. This piece was choreographed by the guest company, Dark Circles Contemporary Dance. This dance was included in this year’s Fall Collection which was performed in the University Theater at UTD. The dance shows through its use of lighting, costumes, specific choreography and emotion, a couple’s journey in overcoming the issues within their relationship. This piece featured two dancers and through certain gestures such as kissing and intimate touching, it was strongly suggested that the two were a couple. The costume choice really
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