On April 19, 2014, I attended Old Dominion University's Spring 2014 concert, University Dance Theatre. Upon entering the theater, I wasn't too sure what to expect. From the look of the advertisement one might deduce that this concert will focus on elements of contemporary or modern dance. Once I saw the program I developed different expectations. Artist biographies lead me to anticipate a variety of dance genres, including: jazz, hip hop, modern, ballet, and ballroom. The titles of the dances left much to the imagination. All but "Lets's Ballroom Dance", I was inherently expecting some form of ballroom dancing. Overall the concert was at times very entertaining and at other times I felt confused and unsure of what the artist wanted the audience to gain from the performance. This did not take away from my appreciation for the technique and skill of each dancer who performed that evening. I simply assumed that each dancer did exactly what each artist asked of them, which seems difficult enough given how strange and out of the ordinary some were. It certainly took trust and humility. Out of nine shows I was able to choose two shows that captured my interest and entertained my imagination, "Without Sinking" and "Tie Shopping with My Father." Without Sinking was choreographed by Megan Thompson and collaborated with the dancers. The dancing began with the music of Iannis Xenakis, “Concert Ph”. This particular musical number felt like nothing more than glass and metal constantly rolling or falling to the floor. The dancers instead started on the floor with a completely black stage, except for the amber light bulbs. A dancer who caught my attention began to dance... middle of paper ...... going with the stars it is easy for us to appreciate dance forms such as those developed by choreographer Danny Charles. I was also able to see many aspects of modern dance. Some performances even seemed like a rebellion against what we can consider dance, due to the lack of a defined structure and the possible absence of a story. Unlike Danny Charles' choreography, these modern dance forms may be more difficult to understand, if there is something the choreographer wants us to understand. However, modern depictions are still a real treat for the eyes, ears and mind. Whether the dance and music was soft and expressive, intense, or there was no music at all, I think it reached each person in a different way, even if it seemed confusing. There is no doubt that dance of all types leaves an impression on its audience.