What would it look like seeing Wonderland performed by dancing? Telling the story through movement and the different genres of dance.
Friday and Saturday night, Dance Studio B will be performing “Wonderland” at the Gryphon Theater doing just that.
One of the most challenging things is the dance aspect of not telling the story without saying words and conveying that through movement said Brianna Boyle, owner and instructor at Dance studio B. She said she is excited to share the story of Wonderland through dance.
“Wonderland is a story about a young girl who goes through several life changing dreams,” said Boyle. “We portray the story of Alice in wonderland through different genre of dance studies. We start out with classic ballet and as we progress move into tap, jazz and other genres.”
Dance Studio B is a local dance studio that works with a wide range of students. According to Dance Studio B’s website, the dancers, faculty and supporting families of Dance Studio B are a vibrant community dedicated to fostering dance education to the beating heart of Laramie.
“We teach to inspire the next generation,” the website reads. “We teach to create our story and yours. We teach to make a difference by offering a studio built on Love.”
With a wide range of ages performing in the production of “Wonderland” it will help embody the idea of the play and about what “Wonderland” is about. The versatility of dance and performers has gotten the public excited for the event.
Kevin Sitell, a sophomore English major, is looking forward to seeing how dance will work with the classic story of “Wonderland” and how it will add into the artistic expression.
“Lately it seems like people have been taking classic stories and reworking them or making them modern to today’s audience,” said Sitell. “I’m really looking forward to see how Dance Studio B is going to take this classic and incorporate dance into it while telling the story.”
As the weekend approaches Boyle hopes the audience leaves knowing they had fun and to see various types of dance and the artistic expression that the many students and instructors have put together.
“I hope that the audience gets to enjoy some family time,” said Boyle. “It’s Mother’s Day weekend and I just wanted to have a fun experience and get to see all the growth. I want them to walk away seeing an artistic performance and having a great time with their family.”
There will be two showings of “Wonderland” taking place Friday and Saturday. Both starting at 7 p.m. at the Gryphon Theater.
