This past August SIDEWAYS debuted Reverberations. This show explored how one decision or action continues to effect the future. The first act of the show was called “Great Expectations”. This piece took a look at the labels that are placed upon us and how these labels are associated with expectations that change the trajectory of our lives. The second act… View Post
Mary Mattmann celebrates 10 years of dancing with SIDEWAYS
SIDEWAYS has been my second home for ten years, and has become a part of me. I love SIDEWAYS because I am passionate about the stories we tell and challenged by the variety of movement we get to perform. From cha cha to modern and waltz to musical theater, I have gotten to perform my strengths and grow as a… View Post
The Wonder of Alice: Once Upon A Holiday Flash Back
Magic is in the air as we celebrate the 12th festive season of Once Upon A Holiday this weekend. The role of Alice has always been a very important role. The audience sees all of Wonderland through her eyes. Throughout history, there have been 5 Alices and this year, we debut 1 more. Here’s a fun look back at each… View Post
A Foster-Schmidt Summer
As the summer season comes to a close, swim suits and shades get packed away and tan lines begin to fade, we wanted to give everyone an update on what our Foster-Schmidt Company girls have been up to! Our girls have been blazing trails, flying across the country and even over seas! For the 10th summer in a row, our… View Post
The Director’s Cut: First Love
Created in 2008, Premiered in COEXIST In 2009 Created in 2009 for two specific dancers, First Love portrays the push and pull of a codependent relationship. The characters control, despise, and passionately love each other. They not only want each other, but need each other to survive. The continual circular movements remind me of dancers in a music box, only… View Post