The future for Glabe

We have been following Heather Glabe since the start of her adventure with the 2011 MFA Concert, and now that it's over, she gave us a sneak preview of what we can expect from her in the coming years.



Heather Glabe posing backstage before
the MFA Concert in an attempt to
loosen the nerves that everyone was
feeling. Photo Credit:  Jessica Kondrath.

Glabe has worked extremely hard this semester doubling as a ballet assistance teacher, and an intense performer who rehearsed vigorously. While she has definitely succeeded in balancing both, Glabe is looking forward to the future and even more challenges. For next year, Glabe hopes to push herself even further.



"Next year I will be doing more school pursuing my graduate degree, of course," said Glabe. "I will also be choreographing next year for both the fall and spring MFA concert, so definitely stay tuned for more good times."

While Glabe is stepping away from performing and taking part in a whole new way behind the scenes, she has learned a lot from the experience she has taken part in. Being able to observe the process from a performer stand point has given her the tools to participate next year more hands on.

"When looking back on the process overall, I've learned that it is important to cultivate a respectful, yet fun working environment," said Glabe. "I'm super excited to choreograph next semester! I'm working on a piece tentatively titled, Hansel and Gretel's Guide to Surviving the Wilderness. I'm really excited."

Heather has really grown and expanded as a performer, person, and teacher. In five years she hopes to be teaching, performing, and creating even more works for people to enjoy. Heather will be involved with the dance department for at least another year, so follow up with her works which will be placed in the fall MFA Dance Concert 2011, and spring 2012 MFA Dance Concert.