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_______________ L WedNEsdAy, M ay 9, 2001 TI he CI ac I camas P rint Kinetic comedy show captivates kids Kids seem to have an innate sense of physical comedy, and this was evident in the Saturday per formance of Do Jump! held at Randall Hall Gymnasium. Although about one-fourth of the audience consisted of children of various ages, there wasn’t any of the fidgeting and whining that sometimes occurs when they get bored. Instead, they were wrapped up in the low-tech performance designed to take place in a college gymnasium. Whether gasping at handstands performed on precari ously balanced chairs or laughing as tables moved themselves onto the stage for the next set, they were thoroughly entertained. Because of this, parents were able to let go and enjoy the show. Do Jump!, which bills itself as theater-in-motion, has been per forming since 1977. Choreographer Robin Lane created the first per formance when he was in high school some thirty years ago. In 1984, the company founded a school for children and adults to learn its unique performance style. It is the resident company at Portland’s Echo Theatre and has traveled across Canada and the United States. Last year, the com pany performed in New York. Their stated philosophy, “that people should strive for excellence, work to create community, and celebrate the uniqueness of each indi vidual,” is evident in all their work. The performance in Randall Hall was especially significant because they were able to share their first showing of a work exploring weight and weightlessness called “Wait Less” which was commissioned by Clackamas Community College. Although performed without the lighting, stage and sound embel lishments that will accompany the number when it is presented to the public, it was beautiful in raw form as three pairs of trapeze artists used their partners to counter-balance themselves. Do Jump! was fun and good fam ily entertainment, which is some times difficult to find. At one point in the show, the ringmaster entered the stage with a gigantic hula hoop, spinning it like a top. As the audience watches the spin go from rapid twirling to a slow- motion topple, they begin to get the idea that the spinning hoop is the ac tion. No one is going to run out and jump through it or tap dance around it. We were just going to watch the hoop spin and then slowly loose energy. At the point when the hoop is entering its final performance, a voice rings out from two rows be hind me, “Dat thing has a snake in it to make it act that way Daddy.” Sometimes it takes a kid to point out the obvious. Aries: Extravagance and overin Cancer: You are tempted to spread dulgence will result if you are feel ing sorry for yourself. Be prepared to deal with police officers. It’s a good week to surprise a close friend with news or a small gift. Your magic clothing item of the week: Striped socks. a rumor which could ruin your good reputation. A friend is wait ing for an answer. Answer! Don’t lend or borrow money if possible. Your magic clothing item of the week: Suspenders. popular this week. Something is wrong with the shower. Check it out! Your magic clothing item of the week: Ski pens. Do Jump ! does gym TAM OLIVER A&E Editor JENNY CHAVEZ / Clackamas Print Do Jump! Performer does balancing act and swift movement to the new work "Wait less" before a fall house. Tsaile! Come dance to the Latin American folk music of... Grupo Jfuevo! Friday, May 1112:00 -1:00 at the Gregory Forum 108 C Presented by The Spanish Club and The International Club. Donations accepted to help students study in Cuernavaca this summer. For more info call Irma C. Bjerre x 2381 Taurus: It’s time to let go of that rigid pattern in your life and do something spontaneous. 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