Rocky Hill Resident Emily Cannarella Choreographs Dance in Connecticut College's "Woven"

NEW LONDON, CT (04/30/2010)(readMedia)-- Emily Cannarella, a dance major and member of the Class of 2010 at Connecticut College, choreographed a dance in "Woven," the senior thesis dance concert. The concert was April 22-24 in Connecticut College's Palmer Auditorium.

Cannarella, a 2006 graduate of Mercy High School, is the daughter of John and Susan Cannarella of Rocky Hill.

Cannarella's piece, "The Exaltation: A March," featured eight dancers and was set to music by Martin Nevin. "Woven" also featured choreography by seven other Connecticut College senior dance majors, Dance Professor Lisa Race and guest artist Rachel Boggia.

About Connecticut College

Situated on the coast of southern New England, Connecticut College is a highly selective private liberal arts college with 1900 students from all across the country and throughout the world. On the college's 750-acre arboretum campus overlooking Long Island Sound, students and faculty create a vibrant social, cultural and intellectual community enriched by diverse perspectives. The college, founded in 1911, is known for its unique combination of interdisciplinary studies, international programs, funded internships, student-faculty research and service learning. For more information, visit www.connecticutcollege.edu.

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