Pike Performing Arts Center - BodyVox

Body Vox is whimsical, athletic,
beautiful, and powerful

The lights slowly brighten to illuminate a single, solitary man. Poised, muscles taut, the music explodes and the man furiously matches the pounding rhythm with movements beautifully choreographed to match the intensity of the rhythm.

Welcome to the wonderful world of BodyVox, presented by the Pike Performing Arts Center.
BodyVox’s multimedia program is almost defies description. Dance, gymnastics, acting and superb music combine to entertain even the most jaded, cynical doubting fan of contemporary dance and interpretation. Enhance the brilliant sets and costuming, Body Vox delivers a frenetic burst of skill and dance for the complete two hours of performance.

Surprisingly, subtle humor and innuendo is woven throughout the spectacular routines. In fact, my girlfriend commented to me that she felt that BodyVox was funnier than some of the recent comedians we recently have viewed. Physical humor and satire were deftly displayed by graceful body movements, facial expressions and the slightest shifts of light and music.

The talented and exciting dance company — surprisingly made up by twice as many men as women — included Matt Hope, Lane Hunter, Heather Jackson, and Indiana native Eric Skinner expertly choreographed and led by artistic directors Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland. The stylish and innovative stage sets designed by Lyndsay Hogland contributed greatly to the ambiance and subtle nuances displayed by the extremely talented performers. Additionally, the multimedia films directed by Mitchell Rose provided humorous interludes between live dance sets and showcased the acting talents and emotive dance skills of the ensemble cast.

by Andrew D. Smith