Hobart and William Smith Colleges

11 November 2026 24 Pieces, 27 Choreographers, 135 Dancers, One Stage

From flamenco to hip-hop, the Kinetic Dance Collective returns showcasing a range of styles and original interpretations at the Smith Opera House Nov. 13-14.

Kinetic Dance Collective (KDC) will present its annual Fall Showcase on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Smith Opera House in Geneva. The performances will feature 24 original pieces created by 27 student choreographers and performed by 135 student dancers.

Spanning a wide range of dance styles and creative approaches, the showcase reflects the breadth of student talent and interests at HWS. The student choreographers represent an equally diverse range of academic disciplines, pursuing studies in dance, biology, physics, geoscience, biochemistry, English, psychology, public health, education, anthropology, media and society, business management and entrepreneurship, architectural studies, theatre and other fields.

The program includes the following performances and their choreographers:

Act I

· “Let’s Go Crazy” — Ella Losani ’30 and Juliana Scialdone ’29

· “Rushed Feelings” — Joshua Ian Harrison ’27

· “Front Page News” — Isabella Iorio ’29

· “Bajo Perfil” — Ydenruby Facio ’28

· “Home: Dedicated to My Grandmother” — Julia Kinoshita-McCauley ’29

· “Missy Elliot Exclusive” — Lilly Andrews-Edwards ’29

· “Lost and Found” — Willow Lewis-Moskowitz ’27

· “Bow Down” — Tarik Williams ’29 and Nahzari Christopher ’30

· “Cosmic Love” — Greta Sanford ’28

· “Lemontini” — Vera ChenXi Dong ’27

· “All the Lonely People” — Cate Tenney ’29

· “Boasty” — Jahi Desormeaux-Williams ’30

Intermission

· “ASA AfroVibez: Azonto Ghosts” — Emmanuela Appiah ’27

· “Bury a Friend” — Simona Esposito ’28

Act II

· “Beginner Flamenco” — Anna Pedone ’27 and Elena Colegrove ’28

· “Cover Girl” — Ephra Hardy ’27

· “Goddess Complex” — Ilana Hope Neally ’27

· “Paper Bag” — Eily Gordon ’28

· “Somethin’ Bout You” — Tarik Williams ’29

· “Calentura” — Mia Inés Meneses ’29 and Jayla Volquez ’28

· “Can’t You See?” — Campbell McCormick ’28

· “Femme Fatale” — Ava Shiff ’27

· “HipNotiqs: Code Black & Blue” — Emmanuela Appiah ’27 and Doreen Asante ’29

· “Beginners: Back in Town!” — Caroline Gharibian ’27 and Campbell McCormick ’28

A student-run organization, KDC connects the Hobart and William Smith campus with the Geneva community through dance, fostering an inclusive and creative environment that values communication, teamwork and individual expression.

The organization traces its roots to 1969, when it was founded as Koshare Dance Collective. Its inaugural performance took place in the Winn-Seeley Gymnasium. By 1971, the group had established an annual performance tradition, presenting shows in both Bartlett Theatre and Winn-Seeley Gymnasium with guidance from the HWS Dance Department. As the organization grew, performances moved to the Smith Opera House in 2013, where the Fall Showcase has continued as an annual tradition.

Today, KDC continues to build on that history through student-created choreography and performances that bring together dancers from across the campus.

KDC is co-led by Caroline Gharibian ’27 and Campbell McCormick ’28. Jenna Terrell, Ed.D., director of Housing and Residential Life, serves as faculty advisor, and Georgia Craven ’25 is staff advisor. Special thanks go to Ryan Steinberg, director of student activities.

The showcase is supported by local businesses and community partners, including Darling’s Dahlias, Empire Coffee, Geneva Gelato, Kindred Fare, Lake Drum Brewing, Mark’s Pizzeria, Mirabilia Jewelry, Sweet Ki’s, Water Street Café and Working Class Coffee.

At top: Kinetic Dance Collective 2025.