Meet The Dancers Series: Part Seven!

Congratuations to artistic director, Karen Mareck Grundy, for her wonderful premier this weekend in Chicago at the Harris theatre. The piece was titled "Journey In" and dance by Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago! She got a fantastic review that you should definataly read! Review So we are going to move right along with the 'Meet the dancers series.' Today you get a chance to meet....

Elise Mosbacher

  

Full name: Elise Marie Mosbacher



Age: 22



Hometown: Grand Haven, Michigan



College and location: Grand Valley State University (allendale, mi)



Favorite TV show (s): LOST, Nip tuck, Saturday Night Live, Arrested Development, The Office, Cowboy Bebop, InuYasha, Ranma 1/2, Samurai Champloo



Favorite movie: Spinal Tap and anything with Bruce Campbell, because he is my hero



Favorite book: The Princess Bride



Most visited website: youtube



Favorite places in Columbia: Downtown



What are some of your expectations for the upcoming year with MCB? To grow as an artist and performer: To be pushed and challenged by the artistic staff, choreographers, and fellow dancers, to become more confident in myself as an artist and dancer.



If you could invite anyone to dinner, living or deceased, who would it be and why? Steven Segal and Chuck Norris because I've always been curious to see who would win in a standoff battle ;) And also Jiri Kyllian because he is the most amazing choreographer who produces the most beautiful and abstract work. His way of manipulating the human body is pure genius. 



Favorite indulgence: CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES!!!!!! 



Craziest moment onstage: My most memorable on stage moment was when I had the opportunity to perform the role of Giselle my Freshman year of college. It is my favorite ballet to perform and to watch. The movement and emotion is so tender and delicate. I have always had such respect for Romantic Era ballets. That was the first time I have ever come close to crying on stage because I was so enthralled in the character. It was a truly amazing experience



What do you like to do in your free time? Hang out with my fiancé Heath, play video games, World of Warcraft, play with my cat, watch movies, read, and take naps.



Words to live by? "There is a vitality, a life force, and energy that is translated through you; and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique."
-Martha Graham