Sherman Oaks resident Lily Ockwell choreographs dance in Connecticut College's 'Woven'

NEW LONDON, CT (05/05/2010)(readMedia)-- Lily Ockwell, 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.

Ockwell, a 2006 graduate of the Brentwood School, is the daughter of Charles Ockwell and Barbara Goodhill of Sherman Oaks.

Ockwell's piece, "Vagabound," featured 12 dancers and was set to music by Amon Tobin and Tjupurru. "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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