Synergy dance series#

It was released as the lead single from their upcoming tenth studio album, Jackpot Juicer. Her students and work are consistently highly commended at dance competitions and community dance events. Synergy is a song by American rock band Dance Gavin Dance. Kris is a highly active dance educator and has extensive experience with ballet, pointe, modern, lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre, tap, hip hop, jazz, jazz funk, improvisation, pre-ballet and creative movement. Kris’s choreography has been honored with selection for performance at several Southeast Michigan dance concerts, adjudication at the American College Dance Association East-Central Conference, and commissioned guest art at her alma mater. She has danced in works choreographed by Levi Marsman (instructor at Ailey Extension, New York, NY) and William Crowley (student of Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance in New York, NY and Graham Intensive instructor in Paris, France), and currently works as a company dancer for local jazz and contemporary dance company, ConteXture Dance Detroit. Kris first trained recreationally and competitively at Gail Wildfong School of Dance in her hometown of Gladwin, Michigan before achieving her Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work and Dance Performance from Eastern Michigan University in April 2020. Kristen “Kris” Hudecz is a passionate dance educator, performer, and choreographer who has been dancing for more than twenty years. I am fortunate to have received several regional and national choreography awards for my competitive groups and I love to share my passion for dance with my students.Ĭompany and Recreational Instructor - Pre-Company Instructor Education is key to me and I continue my training in various subjects, such as Cecchetti and other dance disciplines by taking master classes throughout the country. In addition to my dancing background I have also worked for Elite Modeling Agency in Michigan and NYC. I am a former Dance Masters Miss Dance of Michigan and a finalist on Star Search. I also have certifications in Progressive Ballet Training (PBT) and Acrobatics Arts. I am a registered teacher with The Cecchetti Council of America, a member of Dance Educators of America and a certified teacher of Dance Masters of America. I've been dancing/teaching for over 35 years and prior to that was a competitive gymnast. I am the owner and director of Synergy Dance Academy, as well as a teacher for our recreational program and competitive company. 'Synergy' was debuted during the band's performance at the second inaugural SwanFest on Apat Heart Health Park in Sacramento, California and was also performed on the subsequent US spring tour in April and May 2022.Studio Director - Company and Recreational Instructor The artwork for the single cover was illustrated by Mattias Adolfsson, who has created every Dance Gavin Dance album cover since their debut studio album, Downtown Battle Mountain (2007).

Synergy dance series#

The video is the first of a series of music videos that will tell a greater narrative.

In the video, Jon Mess plays the character the Rat King, a rat exterminator who appears at a rundown motel in the middle of nowhere and experiences a run in with supernatural forces. It was directed by Samuel Halleen, who has directed Dance Gavin Dance music videos in the past, produced by Zoe Dinerstein, and features graphic designs from longtime collaborator John Howe, who has contributed to past music videos as well. The music video for 'Synergy' premiered on March 24, 2022. Speaking on the song, drummer Matthew Mingus said 'This song features all the components that are for a tasty DGD treat – epic technical guitars, catchy melodies and groovy drum parts.' Music video The song features a verse from Rob Damiani of English rock band Don Broco and additional guitar parts from Louis Baltazar of the post-hardcore band Wolf & Bear. On June 19, 2021, lead vocalist Tilian Pearson shared a behind-the-scenes studio preview of 'Synergy' at producer Kris Crummett's studio in Portland, Oregon. Prior to the band's Afterburner Tour in September and October 2021, Dance Gavin Dance began recording material for their follow-up to Afterburner (2020), in April.