Fans of the Adagio dance troupe packed The Levin Ballroom to see a spectacular revue of an amazing array of dance styles Saturday. While some acts were undoubtedly stronger than others, the arrangement of numbers in hip hop, Broadway-style and ballet styles made for an incredibly entertaining evening."Roxanne," choreographed by Tanya Bakerman '07, started the show off with a sultry and sexy bang. The moves were deliberate, fast-paced, and well-executed in unison. Even the costumes were on point, with colorful numbers inspired by the movie Moulin Rouge.

Emphasizing the grace of the human body were slower pieces like "Hallelujah," choreographed by Brooklyn Levine '07 and Jennifer Desrochers '08, as well as "Color Everywhere," choreographed by Laura Damiano '09. "Color Everywhere" featured distinctive costumes in three different vibrant colors, placing emphasis on individual dancers, urging the audience not to look at them as merely one unit, but as six performers with unique talents.

The "Fosse" arrangement, consisting of a medley from the movie musical Chicago, among other pieces, turned out to be the most disappointing part of the show. Choreographed by Serena Gober '07, the designing and execution of Fosse-style choreography was no easy task, and the dancers barely squeaked by. The constructed medley of music failed to transition smoothly, and the choreography itself didn't have the Fosse-style kick to it. Nevertheless, considering the complexity of the piece, it worked, and received a hearty round of applause from the audience.

In contrast to Adagio's more traditional pieces was "Boogie Woogie," which highlighted the skills of members of the group who specialize in tap dancing. The dance, choreographed by Samantha Lakin '08, moved with a deliciously fast energy, and even as it zipped along, all six dancers seemed perfectly in step, a strong suit that was lacking from some of the other performances.

"Kumekucha (Dawn)," a work inspired by African dance and choreographed by Tanya Fredman '08 and Casara Nemes '08, employed beautiful costumes with flowing scarves, as well as a unique beat. It was the perfect piece to place right before intermission, showing off high levels of physical activity and building on a simple circle of dancers.

Often in dance shows, the only people who receive recognition are the dancers themselves. While the dancers are important, too often, the choreographers slip through the cracks and lose out on recognition. A PowerPoint slide displaying the song name and the choreographer's name popped up before each dance to remedy this. This small touch was representative of how Adagio has formed a cohesive group, and how the different elements of the show blend to create a well-balanced production.