Department of Dance

Evelyn Toh Paoli

Visiting Professor of Dance - Sam Houston State University
MFA in Dance - Sam Houston State University
BFA in Dance - The Boston Conservatory

Evelyn Toh is a dance artist, teacher, and choreographer, based in Houston, TX. She obtained her MFA in Dance from Sam Houston State University and graduated magna cum laude with a BFA in Dance from The Boston Conservatory under Singapore’s prestigious National Arts Council Overseas Scholarship. Evelyn is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor at Sam Houston State University and a company member of NobleMotion Dance, where she also serves as the Assistant Director of Programming.

As a dance artist, Evelyn has had the pleasure of performing with companies such as John Mead Dance Company (Singapore), Ballet Rox, Nimbus Dance Works, Transitory Sound and Movement Collective, Joshua Manculich’s Whirlwind, MOMIX, and T.H.E Dance Company (Singapore). While with MOMIX, she originated roles within Alchemy, touring extensively to countries such as Italy, Brazil, Spain, and Switzerland. Upon joining T.H.E Dance Company, a leading contemporary dance company in Singapore, she had the privilege of performing in multiple productions and festivals throughout Asia. Her choreographic work has been presented at venues such as Barnstorm Dance Festival (TX), T.H.E Dance Company’s New Vision (Singapore), ACDA South-Central Gala, Boston Contemporary Dance Festival (MA), and Dance Gallery Festival (TX and NY). 

Thus, She is Whole..., by Evelyn Toh

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We_Together
Presented by Masters of Dance
Fall 2021
Sept 24 & 25, 2021 @ 8 PM

WE_TOGETHER is an eclectic evening of dance set to premiere at the Gaertner Performing Arts Center Theater, with performances on September 23^rd and 24^th, 8:00pm. Envisioned and brought to life by Sam Houston State University’s MOD (Masters of Dance) organization, WE_TOGETHER is a bill showcasing a variety of dance works and styles from numerous artists. Attend both nights to experience the full range of what WE_TOGETHER has to offer, as each performance is completely unique, highlighting different choreographers and their respective creations.

With a focus on “messiness,” a prompt given by Princess Grace Award winner and MOD’s 2021 choreography professor, Joshua Manculich, WE_TOGETHER aims to provide a peek into the minds of those who are working with a “mess” in some way. Through the lenses of sixteen diverse choreographers, their interpretation of a “mess,” and their approach to solving it – or not solving it! – there is something to be had here for every viewer. President of MOD, Maddie Klumb, approaches the topic from a unique angle as she explores the concept of creating through her dancers’ perspectives and how that might pave a pathway for them to explore in their own personal and professional journeys.

Fancy a good joke? “Two Novices Walk into a Single’s Bar,” choreographed by returning professional Lauren Serrano, promises to deliver on the idea of grappling with the primal instincts of attraction through gestures. Another highlight for the evening includes choreographer Jacob Regan, with his most previous roots in Boston, who is investigating the generation of raw material, its composition, and a final product devoid of necessity of being limited to a concept. Finally, a man who wears many hats, Jam Martinez will be collaborating with lighting designer Neal Petz while simultaneously presenting a work that explores masculine energy via the sacred element of water, with co-choreographer Evan Warner. “We have a special surprise in store!” exclaims Martinez. These are just a handful of the complex and exhilarating works set to premiere. WE_TOGETHER promises to be a journey unlike any other!

Thursday, September 23: Choreographers include Erin Ellis, Travis Lake, Jam Martinez, Krysta Lee Quiambao, Jacob Regan, Lauren Serrano, Nicole Sublet, Sarah Vickery, and Evan Warner 

Friday, September 24: Choreographers include Madelyn Klumb, Tyler Orcutt, Lauren C. Smith, Lilly Thurman, Natasha Wakim, Stephanie Valle Cruz, Travis Lake, Jacob Regan, and Jeremy Zihao Yuan

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MOD is an established Graduate Student Organization at Sam Houston State University, founded by Rasika Borse. Its current makeup includes President Maddie Klumb, Vice President Lauren Serrano, Treasurer Jam Martinez, Concert Director Sarah Vickery, with remaining grads as acting members. MOD’s mission is to perpetuate the production of dance by creating work that is unique to the individual, with productions serving as playgrounds for emerging choreographers. By exploring interesting and exciting topics, with diversity and variety as key components, MOD seeks to provide a buffet of experiences, where there is always something for everyone.

DETAILS

We_Together
Masters of Dance
September 24 & 25, 2021 @ 8 PM
Program varies each evening.
Purchase tickets at www.shsutickets.com or by calling 936-294-2339

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