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Awake
Awake encapsulates the feelings of being alone and hyper alert as well as the desire to be “saved” by someone else; the call for comfort and the continued unease, but also the freedom that accompanies loneliness, sadness, and disorientation. While exhausting, there’s something innately beautiful about being awake. Deep emotions are often consuming, and Awake captures the restlessness and turbulence of these feelings. Alene hopes that, through her music, audience members can find solace and support each other as we engage in conversations surrounding mental health that we would oftentimes rather conceal than confront.
Alene Lautenschlager is a senior at Gallatin from Geneva, Illinois and Pleasanton, California. She studies the intersection of music, entertainment, and media forms — specifically how they interact to create story and meaning and contribute to our larger culture and history. Alene began studying piano at age 4 and later transitioned to classical voice at age 9. After singing other people’s music, Alene became curious about her own expression and began to write songs at age 12, combining her vocal and piano knowledge. Alene’s subject matter draws mainly from her personal experience, and she plays with attention to highlight certain aspects of the individual experience. She hopes that by accentuating the individual, her music will become a force of connection, community, and change.
Cordelia Shortell is a junior in CAS studying International Relations, Data Science and French, while continuing to perform with NYU Pulse Dance Project. Her dance journey started at an early age in Singapore, where she trained styles such as ballet, jazz, hip hop and heels. Cordelia continues to prioritize diversity in her dance repertoire, pushing to learn and be involved in the eclectic dance scene of New York City. She also is passionate about sharing the joy and power of dance through teaching students in both New York and Montreal, aiming to help younger dancers learn about the power of the art form in fostering community, self-discovery and confidence.
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