Choreographer Brian Brooks did an amazing job with the dance performance, Run Don’t Run. He is known for creating precise and dynamic choreography that tests physical endurance. These movements were seen throughout the whole performance. Each performers movement flowed from their own to their partner’s during the paired “fight” moves. Sometimes these “fight” scenes became chaotic because I could only focus on one pair while something different was happening elsewhere. However, they were organized enough to ensure that there was no clash between these paired “fights”. Everyone moved nimbly to the next set of dance moves, there was no awkward transition. You could see the strength and endurance involved in this performance; there were many lifting and jumping sequences. You could also tell by the sweat dripping from the performers and their heavy breathing. One performer had a bandage on her foot but that did not stop her from performing such tiresome moves.

Though this was a dance performance, the lighting and music for the show brought it all together. Joe Levasseur, the lighting designer, managed to change the lighting on the floor and ceiling sets. Lights on the floor illuminated the path the dancers would take and the lights on the ceiling highlighted the strange rubber band strings. They kept changing colors, which was enjoyable to watch. Music by Christopher Lancaster set the tone of the choreography in a way. Loud, fast paced music was used for the “fight’ scenes and slow, smooth music was used when the movements were more gentle. All the elements used during the performance are what made this performance whole.

Run Don’t Run was like nothing I have experienced before. Never having the opportunity to attend a dance performance, I did not know what to expect out of this trip to the BAM. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. It was a light show with dancing and music. At first glance the performance was confusing and weird but as the night progressed my liking towards this increased. The dancers were focused and there were little to no mistakes. While watching the dance you probably wouldn’t even be able to detect mistakes because of the way this was performed. It was chaotic yet ordered. I definitely recommend attending this dance performance. One hour flies by when the fluid movements of these performers and their accompanied spotlights and music entrance you.