InMotion returns to Buskirk-Chumley on Saturday night

After performing at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater last year, IU’s InMotion Dance Company will return to the stage for a second time.

The troupe will perform its show, Fusion, from 7-9 p.m. Saturday. The BCT associate executive director Maarten Bout said it is always exciting to have the repeat event, especially since last year’s performance went well.

“We always look forward to hosting student groups and they vary a lot in terms of turnout,” Bout said. “I believe they had a very good turnout last time and they will repeat that this year.”

Bout said it is a good idea to cheer on friends dancing in the show because the show is performed by a student organization. He encouraged those interested in dance to participate as well.

“First of all, if you have friends that are performing, always go support them,” he said. “Secondly, the group is very good, so I would strongly urge anyone who likes dance to come see this show.”

Joe Musiel, who majors in kinesiology and dance, said he encourages people to
attend.

A second-year member of InMotion, Musiel said he’s performing in two group routines and two duets, which he helped choreograph. He said he remembers last year’s performance as a positive one.

“It was a great experience,” Musiel said. “Because I’m a dance major, I’m used to the stage and really love performing for everyone.”

Musiel will also join sophomore Mindi Hirsch on Saturday. This is the dance major’s first year performing with InMotion and chose to participate in the company.

“When I saw them perform and saw their talent, I knew their company was something I’d really like to be a part of,” Hirsch said.

Since joining the group, Hirsch has attended numerous rehearsals for shows like Fusion, which she described as time-consuming and sometimes difficult.

“Rehearsals we’re very stressful, long and exhausting,” she said. “I had rehearsals on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and sometimes on Sundays. I started my days at 9:30 a.m., and some nights going until 9 or 11 p.m. was very tiring, but when you love something so much you make it work.”

Hirsch said she is performing with InMotion because of tough rehearsals and learning choreography.

“What I’m looking forward to most about the show is performing for all our friends and family,” she said. “We have worked so incredibly hard and put so much effort into preparing for this show. I just cannot wait for everyone to see our hard work.”