CAN U 11 - Restoring Everything Damaged (RED)

Hi guys! The dance ministry in my school recently had her dance concert and I covered it. it's a bit late, I'm sorry. Here is the report, I'm also very sorry I don't have any pictures yet. I'll add them much later.

                  CAN U 11- Restoring Everything Damaged (RED)

The Covenant University Global Dance Ministry (Reflections) stages her annual dance concert, popularly known as ‘CAN U’. The 11th edition was held on Sunday 1st of March 2015at the University Chapel and it was tagged ‘Restoring Everything Damaged (RED). The hosts were Ebiye, Eno, Lanre, Seun, and Chisom. The turn-up was not impressive at the beginning of the concert, but there was a massive overflow as it progressed.

The concert started with a short prayer, then praise and worship by the Covenant University Contemporary Choir (Realms of Glory). After this, there was an opening performance choreographed by Tobi Ogundipe which depicted happiness and friendliness.

The Opening Dance titled ‘The Depression’ was choreographed by Nwosisi Geraldine. The plot was to educate and enlighten on what young people go through in their everyday lives. In this dance, there were three people dressed in black, probably ‘Spirits’ who oppressed the three main dancers. The song was quite slow and expressed sadness. Each dance depicted a story.

The second dance expressed the typical human lifestyle and the vanity behind it. This dance was performed by an invited dance crew. According to the song, only Christ can save, every other thing is vanity. The dance depicted the need to be saved when fallen. The dance transited quickly to Salsa which got the audience cheering heartily.

The next dance by Reflections was titled the Worship dance. It was choreographed by Ngozi Okereke and it was titled ‘Redemption’. It was a church setting where two people got saved, and in the event of things, obviously led to the cross. The song used was ‘Lead Me To The Cross.'

The third dance was set in a classroom. the song was ‘Grace’ and it was choreographed by Amakor Confidence. The event's highlight was the performance of SSP, an invited dance crew. They performed various dance steps ranging from Shoki to Sekem and even Salsa. They got the crowd cheering and clapping. They even got a standing ovation at the end of their performance.

The Fourth dance by Reflections titled the Hip Hop dance was choreographed by Misan. It depicts Faith in Christ. The dressing for this dance was spectacular­ Old Skool with white shirts and suspenders. The song used was ‘Praise you in the storms’ by Casting Crowns.

Another highlight of the program was the performance by Emma Oh Ma God who is a fast-rising comedian, talk show host, OAP, and instrumentalist. He is an alumnus of Covenant University. His jokes got the audience laughing heartily. The Reflections Alumni presented a dance that was a mix of different songs from Mali Music to Korede Bello’s Godwin.

The traditional dance was choreographed by Damilola Oluwayemi. The song played during this dance was Olorioko by Infinity. The decoration unit must be praised for the flowing river trick they did with that blue cloth. A notable gospel artist (who is also a student of Covenant University), Chris Rio performed at the event. He was supported by a few Reflections members with their dancing.

Notable also is the performance by Living Signatures, an invited dance group. They wore NYSC shirts, khaki, and boots. Their entrance was staged like a marching parade. They got the crowd clapping to the song they danced to. Ebiye Victor, fresh alumni of Covenant University, performed at the event also, dishing out rib-cracking jokes, He sure got the audience laughing and he got resounding applause at the end of his performance. David Oghenerobor also ministered in worship.

The last dance was choreographed by Oyintianane Phineas. It was titled ‘The Crowning’. It was unique in its own way. The dancers wore Greek-inspired dresses, which symbolized our final moments on earth and receiving a crown from God on the last day for a job well done on earth.

The closing dance was titled ‘Testimony and it was a happy dance, a happy song, and a great way to end the concert. In his speech, the Chaplain of Covenant University, Pastor Promise Omidiora encouraged everyone to acknowledge God in Praise and Dance.

The director of Reflections in his vote of thanks extended the gratitude of the entire dance crew to the Chaplaincy, Student Affairs, The Registrar, the Student Council, The Covenant University technical Crew, the Decoration Unit, and Contemporary Choir amongst others.

Present at the occasion were The Registrar, Dr. Olumuyiwa Oludayo, the deputy dean of the College of Leadership Development Studies, Dr. Amos Alao and his beautiful wife, The Chaplain, Pastor Promise Omidiora, EmmaOhMaGod, Omotola Slasha of Koga TV, Ebiye Victor (who are successful entertainers and Covenant University Alumnus), lecturers from various departments amongst others.

Indeed, CAN U11 is one dance concert that will not be forgotten in a hurry.