Happy

This routine was choreographed by request of the Miss Iron County pageant director. She chose the song and asked us to choreograph a routine to it that could be performed during the pageant while contestant scores were being tallied. It was challenging to write for this song at first, as the timing and speed of the song doesn't quite fit any one particular style completely, so it is a mixture of Standard dance combinations and theater arts (cabaret) lifts.

"Happy" by Secrets in Stereo is a Standard dance solo that was showcased in the 2011 Miss Iron County Pageant, the Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 concerts, as well as during tours to California and Washington. It represents the highs and lows of embarking in a relationship with someone who may not have been the obvious choice for love, but had been there all along.

Music editing and cuts: Ariel Peterson 

Choreography: Ariel Peterson and Dustin Liechty

Video credit to SUTV.

Pirates of the Caribbean

This number was choreographed for participation in the SUU Howl, the annual Halloween dance party. The accompaniment is a collection of music from the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise, and includes musical excerpts from each movie. This is a character piece as well as a mini Standard Medley that consists of Waltz, Tango, and Viennese Waltz. It was showcased at the 2011 SUU Howl, the Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 concerts, and during tours to California and Washington.

Music editing and cuts: Ariel Peterson

Choreography: Ariel Peterson

Video credit to SUTV.

Dancing with the Stars 2012

This Cha Cha choreographed to Lady Gaga's "Telephone" was my entry for SUU's Dancing with the Stars. My partner, Kaden Carli, is a member of the SUU Football Team. He enjoys hip hop dancing, but this was his first ever ballroom experience.

Music editing and cuts: Ariel Peterson

Choreography: Ariel Peterson

Video credit to SUTV.