Westmont Dancers to Explore 'Sacred Spaces'

The Windancers, Westmont’s student dance company, depict several biblical stories while exploring various spaces in and around Porter Theatre Friday, Nov. 19, and Saturday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. Tickets to “Sacred Spaces,” which are $5 for students/seniors; $10 general admission, can be purchased at the door or reserved through Beth Whitcomb at (805)565-7140.

Director and choreographer Erlyne Whiteman says “Sacred Spaces” reflects the creation and fall in Genesis, the Annunciation to Mary in the New Testament, the visit of the Magi and shepherds, and the illumination of the light of the world.

“I was inspired during a time of inner reflection regarding faith issues,” says Whiteman, associate professor of theatre arts. “The Windancers are experiencing their own faith-related issues. If we could explain all of these issues with words, we would not be dancers. Thus, we express our creativity, joy, pain, sorrow and light through movement and metaphor.”

Music for the concert is inspired by selections for the upcoming Westmont Christmas Festival and American music composer Philip Glass. Set design and costumes have been created with help by Bob Hamel and Miller James respectively.