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im Courtesy Pamela Geber and Eric Handman will present four dances and two films at the Dougherty Dance Theatre on Friday and Saturday. Utah faculty bring ‘Palpate’ dance and film to University Pamela Geber and Eric Handman will perform at the Dougherty Dance Theatre beginning Nov. 21 By Natasha Chilingerian Pulse Reporter Two modern dance faculty mem bers from the University of Utah will show a collage of contemporary dance and film this weekend at the Dougherty Dance Theatre. Pamela Geber and Eric Handman will present four new pieces by sever al renowned choreographers and two of Handman's modern dance film creations in "Palpate: An Evening of Dance and Film." Dance department chair Jenifer Craig called Geber and Handman's performances "breath taking." "They're athletic but still beautifully graceful," she said. "They're riveting on stage." The dancers will couple up on stage for one number, "approaching no' calm," which Geber said will be an animalistic, dimly lit representation of their relationship. Geber, who fo cuses on modern and eclectic danc ing, has danced professionally in New York City and was a visiting faculty member at the University in both 1998 and 1999. "Dancing is just something I've al ways loved," she said. "I come from a family of artists — mostly musicians. I've been dancing for a really long time." Geber will present two solos in the concert. In the first, "Attic," she will portray a woman haunted by her un pleasant memories. The piece was in spired by the texts of writers Ihumpa Lahiri and Milan Kundera. Geber said her work is open to interpretation. "There isn't one set meaning [to any dance)," Geber said. "But there is always a distinct mood and texture." Her second solo, "Material," was created especially for Geber by chore ographer Sara Rudner, who has worked with celebrated dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov. "'Material' has some movements that are quiet and meditative, some that are flurried and panicked and some that are coy," Geber said. Handman, who has taught dance internationally and performed profes sionally in New York City, will per form one solo, "Spectre." This piece will highlight improvisational move ments and lighting. His interest in producing dance for film was a reac tion to the lack of modern dance in existing film. "I wanted to empower my area of dance," he said. "I create choreogra phy specifically for films. The camera and the editing process are active parts of the choreography." He'Mil be presenting "White Room," a film that takes viewers on a journey from a finished film product to a rough process of choreographing and film making. The second film, "Exile," is an abstract narrative about a man and his relationship to a white salt desert landscape. Geber and Uandman recently re ceived the Boekelheide Creativity Award, which was founded by the late chemist Virgil Boekelheide and his wife Caroline — both avid supporters of the Eugene Symphony and the Eu gene Ballet Company. The award ro tates annually to honor achieved chemists, musicians and dancers and funds an educational visit for the re cipient to the University. Both dancers will teach modern and ballet classes in the Department of Dance during the week following the event. Geber will also be working with the University of Oregon Reper tory Dance Company. Associate dance Professor Walter Kennedy said Geber and Handman are "very exciting, wonderful dancers." "The show will have an intimate feel," he said. "It will be right to the moment, with cutting edge choreog raphy." "Palpate: An Evening of Dance and Film," will begin af 8 p.m. on Nov. 21 and Nov. 22. The Dougherty Dance Theatre is located on the third floor of the Gerlinger Annex. Tickets will be for sale at the door starting at 7 p.m. and cost $10 for general admission and $5 for students. Contact the Pulse reporter at natashachiiingerian@dailyemerald.com. pulse.create Life Isn't By Joe Osborne Life isn't great It isn't about fate It isn't about fame It isn't about shame It isn't about money It isn't about the honies It isn't about pain It isn't about gain It's life Joe Osborne is a sophomore studying teacher education. Any artistic submissions should be directed to pulse@dailyemerald.oorT>. * • • Student Groups! 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