Brown Bag luncheon

The brown bag lunch is a popular tool I have come into contact with in college. They seem to be most useful to people on the go, those who need to receive information while still being able to multitask, in this case by eating lunch at the same time. I think brown bag lunches are great for lectures, presentations, and performances. Every semester the dance department at SMU puts on a Brown Bag dance series with student choreographed pieces, and we perform them for an entire school/work week in the lobby our the arts building. The shows are free and open to the public, and I think they are a great tool for community events. The shows are only an hour long during the lunch hour, making it easy for working people or busy people to get a break from their routine without taking too much time out of their day. We always have a unique audience of middle schoolers, stay at home moms with their kids, parents, students, faculty, and seniors. Most of the people know someone in the show, but there are a surprising number of people I have met who keep coming because they like to see the new dances each semester. Every show has a different feel depending on the type of choreography or music selections, but generally there is something that appeals to everyone. Although I have not yet choreographed a piece, I have danced in several pieces, including those shown below.