Crystal Milner

Nov. 18, 2016, Boston, MA. – Kankanit Wiriyasajja, senior at Boston University puts on makeup in preparation for the fall showcase, Origins, performed by the Boston University Dance Theatre Group. The showcase includes a variety of pieces choreographed by students and faculty. The pieces range from classical to experimental, abstract to thematic, and lighthearted to contemplative. As a dance minor, Wiriyasajja joined the group to fulfill her degree requirements, however that is not the only reason. “I dance to relax, de-stress, and have fun. I can dance for hours, but cannot run for five minutes,” Wiriyasajja said. She was enrolled in her first ballet dance class when she was six-years-old. Now Wiriyasajja has experience in everything from ballet, to contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop. “Without the dance minor, I feel like I wouldn’t have enough dance in my life,” Wiriyasajja said.

Nov. 18, 2016, Boston, MA. – Kankanit Wiriyasajja takes the “T” to Boston University Fitness and Recreation Center where she performs in the Boston University Dance Theatre Group, fall showcase – Origins. The performance includes a variety of pieces choreographed by students and faculty. The pieces range from classical to experimental, abstract to thematic, and lighthearted to contemplative. As a dance minor, Wiriyasajja joined the group to fulfill her degree requirements, however that is not the only reason. “I dance to relax, de-stress, and have fun. I can dance for hours, but cannot run for five minutes,” Wiriyasajja said. She was enrolled in her first ballet dance class when she was six-years-old. Now Wiriyasajja has experience in everything from ballet, to contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop. “Without the dance minor, I feel like I wouldn’t have enough dance in my life,” Wiriyasajja said.

Nov. 18, 2016, Boston, MA. – Kankanit Wiriyasajja, senior at Boston University gets her hair done by fellow dancer in preparation to perform in the fall showcase – Origins brought to us by Boston University Dance Theatre Group. The showcase includes a variety of pieces choreographed by students and faculty. The pieces range from classical to experimental, abstract to thematic, and lighthearted to contemplative. As a dance minor, Wiriyasajja joined the group to fulfill her degree requirements, however that is not the only reason. “I dance to relax, de-stress, and have fun. I can dance for hours, but cannot run for five minutes,” Wiriyasajja said. She was enrolled in her first ballet dance class when she was six-years-old. Now Wiriyasajja has experience in everything from ballet, to contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop. “Without the dance minor, I feel like I wouldn’t have enough dance in my life,” Wiriyasajja said.

Nov. 18, 2016, Boston, MA. – Kankanit Wiriyasajja, senior at Boston University chats with fellow dancer and BU student, Sarah Rock as they wait their turn to perform at the fall showcase – Origins, brought to us by Boston University Dance Theatre Group. The showcase includes a variety of pieces choreographed by students and faculty. The pieces range from classical to experimental, abstract to thematic, and lighthearted to contemplative. As a dance minor, Wiriyasajja joined the group to fulfill her degree requirements, however that is not the only reason. “I dance to relax, de-stress, and have fun. I can dance for hours, but cannot run for five minutes,” Wiriyasajja said. She was enrolled in her first ballet dance class when she was six-years-old. Now Wiriyasajja has experience in everything from ballet, to contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop. “Without the dance minor, I feel like I wouldn’t have enough dance in my life,” Wiriyasajja said.

Nov. 18, 2016, Boston, MA. – Kankanit Wiriyasajja, senior at Boston University chats with fellow dancers in dressing room as they wait their turn to perform at the fall showcase – Origins brought to us by Boston University Dance Theatre Group. The showcase includes a variety of pieces choreographed by students and faculty. The pieces range from classical to experimental, abstract to thematic, and lighthearted to contemplative. As a dance minor, Wiriyasajja joined the group to fulfill her degree requirements, however that is not the only reason. “I dance to relax, de-stress, and have fun. I can dance for hours, but cannot run for five minutes,” Wiriyasajja said. She was enrolled in her first ballet dance class when she was six-years-old. Now Wiriyasajja has experience in everything from ballet, to contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop. “Without the dance minor, I feel like I wouldn’t have enough dance in my life,” Wiriyasajja said.

Nov. 18, 2016, Boston, MA. – Kankanit Wiriyasajja, senior at Boston University waits backstage to grace the stage next at Boston University Dance Theatre Group’s fall showcase – Origins. The showcase includes a variety of pieces choreographed by students and faculty. The pieces range from classical to experimental, abstract to thematic, and lighthearted to contemplative. As a dance minor, Wiriyasajja joined the group to fulfill her degree requirements, however that is not the only reason. “I dance to relax, de-stress, and have fun. I can dance for hours, but cannot run for five minutes,” Wiriyasajja said. She was enrolled in her first ballet dance class when she was six-years-old. Now Wiriyasajja has experience in everything from ballet, to contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop. “Without the dance minor, I feel like I wouldn’t have enough dance in my life,” Wiriyasajja said.