ucharted - UCCS Dance

For the first time UCCS Theatre and Dance has partnered with Ormao Dance Company to co-produce and direct a dance concert called "uncharted," a
groundbreaking work that unites professional dancers from Ormao Dance Company with students from the UCCS Theatre and Dance program. Co-directed by Rosely Conz of UCCS and Janet Johnson of Ormao, this production runs from April 3 through April 6, 2025, on the Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater stage at the Ent Center for the Arts.

"uncharted" is a unique collaboration that explores themes of connection, identity, and transformation through movement. Featuring new works by Conz, Johnson, and guest choreographer Chuck Wilt, the concert bridges professional and emerging dance artists in an exhilarating, thought-provoking performance.

“Bringing together Ormao Dance Company and UCCS students provides an incredible opportunity for learning and artistic growth,” says co-director Rosely Conz. “This collaboration fosters community and creates powerful performances that resonate beyond the stage.”

The choreographic works featured in "uncharted" span a wide range of themes: Wilt, a genderqueer, second-generation Queer artist and the artistic director of UNA Productions, presents a new piece inspired by the unifying nature of water and its role in memory, healing, and rising sea levels. Conz’s "demeggracy" explores the fragility of democracy through contemporary, Afro-Brazilian, and tap dance. Johnson’s "the last touch" shares the deeply personal stories of immigrants and refugees, inviting audiences to engage in empathy and reflection.

Directors

Rosely Conz Asst. Professor of Dance,  UCCS Dance

Janet Johnson Executive and Aristic Dir., Ormao Dance Company

Dancers

Britt Ford (Ormao)	Caleb Hall (Ormao)	Mary Ripper Baker (Ormao)
Juan Sulub (Ormao)	AJ Winkler (Ormao)	Claire Zavistan (Ormao)
Sathya McClain (Ormao guest)	Nicole Leung  (Ormao guest)	Sophia Agupugo (UCCS Dance)
Marissa Baker (UCCS Dance)	Weston Buhr (UCCS Dance)	Jean Cook (UCCS Dance)
Kaley Corinaldi (UCCS Dance)	Elijah Gleason (UCCS Dance)	Kori Heidelberg (UCCS Dance)
Brooke Hernandez (UCCS Dance)	Diana Ochoa Estrada (UCCS Dance)	Kayla Suyatna (UCCS Dance)
Addy Vitgenos (UCCS Dance)

Creative Team