Choreographer Julisa Figueroa is developing a new contemporary dance for Santa Monica College’s upcoming Synapse Dance Theater. Figueroa’s untitled work features six SMC student dancers: Brittany Ganiere, Giulia Perri, Kennadi Davis, Letxia Cordova, Noemi Nuernberger, and Taylor Sun. Synapse Dance Theater will be performed on the Broad Stage at SMC’s Performing Arts Center on Friday and Saturday, May 24 and 25.
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