RBIM Show Review

Admittedly, I'm not one to attend many of the events that I get invited to via Facebook. Like many UChicago students, I am busy, tired, and not the most motivated after ~five whole months of cold weather. When I'm not doing homework, I'm at work; and when I get the chance to breathe, I'm usually complaining about all the work I should be doing.

But thankfully I have a friend in Rhythmic Bodies in Motion (RBIM) who asked me to watch the dance she had been rehearsing for for more than 10 weeks! And so I went to the first run of the RBIM show on a lovely Friday night for a vibrant break from schoolwork. 

RBIM is the largest dance RSO on campus. Their mission is to make dance accessible in order to empower students and the community. Each year, RBIM has a spring quarter showcase that highlights various styles of dance. Anyone can join the show, and it is completely organized by students.

I've been to many dance recitals in my life (thanks to all the ballet, jazz, and tap classes I grew up doing and a disinterest in ball games), but what made the RBIM show so great to watch was the display of community and determination. In the pamphlet, each dance came with a title and description that gave an idea as to why the choreographer composed their piece. It was amazing seeing people dance to what their peers had created. I give major props to the dedication and bravery it takes to learn a whole dance and to then perform it in front of people you walk by every day–especially when you've never danced before.

I left the show happy that I had taken the time out of my night to see what my peers are doing with their free time. I highly recommend attending the show next spring, keeping up with other events they may have on Facebook, and perhaps joining them!

All images via RBIM's Facebook