Dance-o-logy XVIII draws capacity crowds to Cardinal Carter Auditorium

Always a popular draw, the 18th edition of Dance-o-logy dazzled sold-out audiences on December 6 through 8 at Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School.

One hundred thirty-four dancers from Cardinal Carter Middle and Secondary Schools, St. John de Brebeuf Catholic Elementary School, St. Louis Catholic Elementary School and the Windsor Express Dance Team strutted their way through a 27-dance setlist that had audience members feeling elated, pensive and hopeful.

The brainchild of Cardinal Carter dance teacher Maggy Sonoski, this year’s show opened with a celebration of colours that represent our cultural mosaic and with a focus on creating global unity. 

“These students are eager and very dedicated,” said Sonoski. “It’s not just about the technique, but rather the lessons that they have learned through dance that will be on display at this show.”

Dance-o-logy planning began back in June as themes were chosen and music was cut. The students then committed to a three-month long process in September to prepare themselves for this December celebration. 

“The students are active participants as not only dancers, but also as choreographers that delve into all different types of subject matter,” Sonoski said. “I want them to understand that dance is a platform for their ability to understand what it means to be part of a collective process that is a part of a positive energy space.”

Dance-o-logy certainly delivered on its promise to take the audience on an emotional roller coaster as it hit upon a wide variety of topics including resiliency, rebellion, forgiveness and environmentalism, to name just a few.

“I tell my students that it is all about connecting life lessons and the human condition, that is what the audience can relate to,” said Sonoski. “I feel blessed and honoured to be part of this community tradition. I want to thank the community and their belief in the show, the dancers for their stellar commitment and great attitudes, and to our administrator Jason Georges for his unwavering support for this show.”