The Beth Fowler Dance Company will hold debut performances of its new production \u201cVMA Legends.\u201d<\/p>\n
The performances will be held at 7 p.m. June 5 and 6 and at 2 p.m. June 6 and 7 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb.<\/p>\n
\u201cVMA Legends\u201d features various live dance performances along with pop culture history\u2019s most iconic music videos. The music videos will be projected on the theater\u2019s movie screen. The performance also highlights internationally known artists including Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake and the Backstreet Boys. The artists will be celebrated with collaborative tribute mixes featuring their greatest hits.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt brings the audience the perfect blend of music videos and a live concert feel,\u201d Beth Fowler Dance Company artistic director Beth Fowler said in a news release. <\/p>\n
\u201cVMA Legends\u201d opens with choreography honoring Beyonc\u00e9. Angelena Vergara of St. Charles will dance the role of Beyonc\u00e9. <\/p>\n
The ballet will close with a performance of a collection of Lady Gaga songs. The role of Lady Gaga will be performed by Maddy Shannon of St. Charles.<\/p>\n
Beth Fowler Dance Company and Beth Fowler School of Dance dancers will perform various routines incorporated into the artists\u2019 homages.<\/p>\n
For instance, hip hop dancers of all levels will be featured in the Justin Timberlake tribute mix, Fowler said in the news release.<\/p>\n
The Beth Fowler School of Dance performers will dance during the Backstreet Boys and Miley Cyrus mixes. The Miley Cyrus mix features songs from Cyrus\u2019 fictional Hannah Montana alter ego, such as \u201cButterfly Fly Away,\u201d \u201cThe Climb,\u201d \u201cIce Cream Freeze,\u201d and \u201cHo Down, Throw Down.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe young dancers are so excited for this,\u201d Fowler said in the news release.<\/p>\n
\u201cVMA Legends\u201d also includes the Beth Fowler School of Dance\u2019s 2026 season competitive group dances.<\/p>\n
But it won\u2019t be only the shows themselves that will be legendary. Fowler said the audience will be swept into the full VMA experience from the moment they set foot into the Egyptian Theatre.<\/p>\n
The ballet will feature a velvet-roped walkway, a 40-foot-long red carpet, paparazzi and photo opportunities with life-sized cutouts of the performances\u2019 featured artists.<\/p>\n
Fowler noted that throughout its history, the Dance Company has earned a reputation for amazing productions, complete with elaborate stage sets and special effects on stage.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut for this new show, I felt inspired to set the stage from the moment our audience steps into the front lobby of the theater,\u201d Fowler also said in the news release. \u201cSo our stage sets have extended to the theater lobby, as well as the stage.\u201d<\/p>\n