We Live Like This

Kaleena Miller and Ned Sturgis come together to create a one-of-a-kind collaboration. Offering a look into what inspires them and what makes them tick, they offer the simple explanation, We Live Like This.


CITY PAGES REVIEW:

This breezy dance show offers an appealing mix of bittersweet angst and youthful cheek. Much of the stage time is split between dancer-choreographers Kaleena Miller and Ned Sturgis. Miller spends most of the evening in tap shoes, notably in a cool, virtuosic number set to Cat Power singing "New York, New York." Sturgis's work is more poetic and searching, reaching a high point in the two-person "Well Versed," performed with Luke Melsha, depicting the push-pull of romance and breakup. Matters are padded with a bit of hoofer's jamming at the end, but however brief, this show delivers a pleasing wash of emotion. Thu 8:30 p.m., Fri 7:00 p.m. Theatre de la Jeune Lune. -- €”Quinton Skinner


STAR TRIBUNE REVIEW:

A terrific choreographic debut by Ned Sturgis, who moves with the lithe limbs, careful angles and sensual undulations of an exotic shorebird, in delightful contrast with Kaleena Miller’s quietly kinetic tap dancing. Each premieres solos and group works. But their duet to music by Bobby McFerrin and Yo-Yo Ma reveals their true singularity: Sturgis, as lyrical as Ma’s melodic violin, and Miller as rhythmically conversational as McFerrin’s vocalizing. -- Camille LeFevre

The cast

Brenna Brelie
Role: dancer

Emily Broeker
Role: dancer

Jessica Fiala
Role: dancer

Julie Holscher
Role: dancer

Kenlan Jackson
Role: dancer

Luke Melsha
Role: dancer

Aubrey Miller
Role: dancer

Kaleena Miller
Role: choreographer/dancer

Beth Novak
Role: dancer

Devon Novy
Role: dancer

Jessica Schilling
Role: dancer

Duncan Schultz
Role: dancer

Ned Sturgis
Role: choreographer/dancer

Willie Webb
Role: dancer

Showtimes

Fri., Aug. 1 @ 5:30 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 2 @ 4:00 p.m.
Mon., Aug. 4 @ 8:30 p.m.
Thu., Aug. 7 @ 8:30 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 8 @ 7:00 p.m.

Show details

Venue: Theatre de la Jeune Lune

Duration: 60 minutes

For ages 17+

Choreographed by Kaleena Miller & Ned Sturgis

Genres: Solo, Dance

Warnings: Adult language

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No...they didn't get the encore.
by Kay Kirscht Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
What a wonderful pairing of dancers - from the first number to the last, I couldn't take my eyes off of any performer. Felt this show really fed me - and made me want MORE DANCE. Modern and subtle Tap share a stage and a perfect balance.

If this is the Encore, GO!!!
by Florence Brammer Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
I can't say enough about this show -- fabulous chroeography, gorgeous dancers, infectious performances, just wonderful. If I hadn't seen the final show, I would go again. If this is the Encore for the Jeune Lune, be sure to go. I still have 3-4 more dance shows to see this weekend, but of the 5 dance shows I've seen so far this Fringe, this is by far my favorite.

In the pocket!
by Vaughn Asselstine Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
What a perfect way to spend an hour of your life! Kaleena's oh-so-musical tapping alternating with Ned's riveting modern was delicious. All the dancers were lost in the dance and they took us with them. What a ride! When it ended I just wanted more, more, more...

thank you
by Jasmine Rush Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Never have I seen the body exemplify and compliment music and emotion so gracefully, energetically, and with such passion. Translation of words through movement has never provided better definitions. Breathtaking choreographic debut by Ned Sturgis. Can't wait to see more. Shoes off to you all! This is a show you just need to see!

Graceful, Energetic & Fun
by Cathryn Harradence Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Wow......You must see this one hour spectacular, high energy show. The combination of the sound of tap shoes on a hard surface, with the graceful silence of the male performances is unique and clever. All the performers look like they are having so much fun. I would have been happy to have watched for at least another hour of such a high standard of performance. Congratulations to everyone who took part, a real thrill to watch you all.

I Can't Say Enough
by Richard Heise Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Kaleena Miller's solo tap was probably the highlight of the evening for me but by no means the only exquisite performance. Every number was suberbly cooreographer and performed by a very lively and energetic troup. Congratulations to all, well done.

Tap? Tap!
by Tim Voss Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
Wow! Pure energy and sparkling choreography by Kaleena and Ned. I don't like tap dance. I still don't like tap dance. But I loved this this fusion of tap and modern dance. Go see!

More, please
by James Proescholdt Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
First off, this was great. The modern dance was powerful and engaging; the tap dancing energizing and seemingly effortless. Especially good were the male pas de deux and the big number with 10 female tap dancers (and one awesome kid), as well as the perfect music selections. The male trio and the modern/tap call-and-answer could each have been fleshed out a bit more, but were still quite good. You'll leave this show feeling happy.

An Impressive Garland
by John Munger Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
It is to die for when Ned and Kaleena bring contemporary modern and nouveau tap together in the title piece of the show, set to classical music reconstructed by Bobby McFerrin and Yo Yo Ma. The two dancers begin at diagonally opposite corners of the stage in their respective dance forms. Somehow by the end the two forms have melded seamlessly into a lovely little duet that blends wit with charm and blends virtuosity with understatement. Five other pieces in the program combine to make a garland of impressive dance but the magical confluence of tap and modern occurs really only in the one piece. There is a large-group zippy finale, like frosting.

Great combination of styles
by Jeff Jones Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
I don't know a thing about dance...although I was pretty sure that "tap" wasn't "cool". This show showed me otherwise. Ned's modern dance is disciplined and captivating and Kaleena's tap is impressive even to a guy who doesn't understand how hard it is. At first, the two styles seem at odds with one another. But when you see these two great performers combine their crafts, it totally works in a lot of unexpected ways! The finale is high-energy, exciting and a lot of fun. This show has a great sound track, but all the dances succeed in totally transcening their music.

Stunning.
by Danielle Siver Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
This was a breathtaking collection of work that gave me goosebumps one moment and had me laughing right along with the dancers the next. The joy these performers radiate for their work is nothing if not contagious.

i leave kisses at your feet
by Aida Leguizamon Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
hot damn. do yourself a favor and see this show.

We Loved We Live
by Terry Hokenson Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Previous reviewers tapped the nail on the head. Effectively merges razzle dazzle with the sublime.

A ne pas manquer
by Jan Gonder Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Fantastic. The most professional Fringe show I've seen. Both choreography and performance are beautiful, sophisticated,full of heart and authenticity, as well as humor. The music and costumes are great - being performed in the charming Theatre de la Jeune Lune doesn't hurt either! The combo of modern and tap works perfectly. This is a fully finished, professional presentation full of joy and power and inspiration. A ne pas manquer! Not to be missed! How often do you get to watch a tap off involving ten gorgeous women!

Must See Ned!
by Alex Stone Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
Ned Sturgis' choreographic debut is tremendous! A must see.

Did that just happen?
by Nicolas Collard Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
I'm convinced this is the fringe show to see. Especially if you like dance. Every piece in this show delivers- an incredibly powerful dose of hard work and talent at play.
Go see this show!

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