HOMECOMING HEROES STUDENT DANCERS WITH PEERS ALONG WORDS Katie f/est I I PHOTOS E1'tln S1vean·11gen Dancing and singing were a huge part of growing up for sophomores Ju tice ~aws a_nd va Galyean, a b th of them acquired those talents after years of pracoce. Once the two came to Harding, they had different opportunities to showcase their talents on the George S. Benson auditorium stage. Law and Galyean were the dance captain for the 201 homecoming musical, "Annie Ger Your Gun. ' Britton Lynn, associate professor of theatre and director of the musical, along with other theatre fa ulty members, had watched Laws and Galyean for some time, noting how \.Veil they performed. "It shows in the wa) they approach rehear~al. the way they perform choreography and the way they help coach other member. of the ensemble," Lynn said. A dance captains, Laws and Galyean as isred the choreographer, Penny 1cGlawn. McGlawn was the Harbi.n dorm mom and a mother, so when she had responsibilities that kept her from rehear. al, Laws and Galyean were there to teach choreography to the rest of the cast. "J think it' awesome for them to havL a horeographer and then two extra sets of hands and people t0 help," G lyean said. "Tt's made the process really smooth and really fun." The pair also assisted .\fcGlawn in planning choreography. Lynn said they were capable of having an ntire ection of ch reography planned out in minutes by pacing, practicing and planning the routine. "Jr's really incredible to watch them in this new role," Lynn said. ''When they work with [McGlawnJ they will slip inro this sort of 'dance shorthand' that I've never seen before." Laws trained in all different styles, such as jazz, hip hop, contemporary and ballet. It was something that he loved to do and relied on when he was overwhelmed. "'\ hen I'm stressed, I lean to\.\·ards dance," Laws aid. "[It's] just something really fun I love to do." Galyean had also been trained in ballet, tap and modern jazz. he grew up watching musicals and always loved them. "Annie Get Your Gun" was especially significant ~ r Galyean, because it was one of the first musicals her mother sho,; ed her. "I've been watching the show -ince l wa in the first grade, so it !holds] a special place in my (heart]," Galyean said. "I'm so excited to finally be a part of it." Lynn liked ha,·ing Laws and Galyean on the team and also ackn wledged the pairs talent on the stage. "I've learned that when they are in the zone, 1 just have to sit back and enjoy watching them work,'' Lynn said. I Sophomores Ava Galyean and Justice Laws plan and each choreography to the "Annie Get Your Gun" ensemble on Oct. 2, 2017. Both Galyean and Laws were also ensemble members in "Crazy For You," the fall 2016 Homecorr,ing musical // Pl1oto by Evan Swearingen LEAD :r: 0 s m 0 0 s z G) s C Cf) 0 )> ' ::::::: N U1
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