This page is a tribute to my youngest brother, Eric. He was a good and genuine individual, a consummate team player. His passion - lacrosse; his dream - to start his own business after finishing college. His friends describe him as a true friend who shared in the laughs and stood by them even through the most difficult times. We all miss him and seek to remember him with the honor and respect he deserves.

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Dance Eclectic 28 - 29 April 2007

Dance Eclectic at George School

Friends,
I've copied the Director's Notes from Barb Kibler, the dance instructor at George School, for the 2007 Dance Eclectic performance. She did a tremendous job putting the show together and she should be congratulated for a wonderful show.


"Director's Notes on 'Once We Were Children'"
The war in Iraq was brought to our George School doorstep this past September with the death in Al Anbar Province of Marine Lance Corporal Eric Valdepeñas, youngest brother of my friend and colleague, Edna Valdepeñas. This was the catalyst for the piece "Once We Were Children".

Less than 1/2 of 1% of Americans are actively engaged in this war. Most of us go about our lives and don't have to feel any impact from war. This dance was created to make us remember and feel and think about the people from all sides of conflicts who suffer when nations war. I chose to choreograph it in a backwards timeline to acknowledge the richness and joy of lives lost far too young and to emphasize the commonalities among people regardless of what side they fight on.
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