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Edye
Allen's Dance Exposé, New Mexico's most innovative performing dance
troupe, brings to the stage a sense of high energy, excitement and fun.
Dance Exposé's repertoire consists of diversified musical selections
ranging from lyrical to rock-and-roll, Broadway to country western and
tap to jazz. Given this variety, it is clear to see why Dance Exposé
has become a source of quality dance entertainment in New Mexico.
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Edye Baca Allen
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Edye
Baca Allen is a native New Mexican who worked as a professional dancer
and choreographer in the Los Angeles area for fifteen years. She has
danced in music videos, television award shows and major motion
pictures. In addition, she has worked with top recording artist Janet
Jackson and country western recording group Alabama. Her talents have
led her to work with Elizabeth Taylor, Steve Martin, and Jessica Lange.
Edye currently lives in Albuquerque with her prominent devotion going
towards the continued development of her dance company, Exposé.
Edye
Allen’s Exposé Dance Company was formed in February of 1992. The
dancers are chosen by a series of auditions that are periodically held
throughout the year. After becoming a member, the company dancers
encounter rigorous workouts of technical training, performing skills,
partnering and other dance related endeavors. This non-profit
organization works together as an ensemble, learning the basic
fundamentals of discipline and team workmanship while portraying
positive role models for the youth of our community.
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WHAT EDYE THINKS...
Dance sets them in a direction. Whoever comes and wants to work hard, It doesn't matter to me where they've been.
– Albuquerque Tribune
Variety is a key to the concert. There’s not a single number in the show that's like the next number. They’re all different, the pacing changes are quick so the show moves and the variety keeps everyone in their seat. I make the music a priority. The dancers dance to the music, not around it.
– Venue, 2001
The flavor of the Company is always changing with new people who come in. It's kind of like football. It's nice to have the veterans in there for stability, but it's good to have the energy of the new. We feed off each other. The kids give me hope that Exposé will be around another 10 years. They're not required to be part of this. They are here because they want to be. They just light my fire. They have nothing but energy and excitement.
– Albuquerque Journal, March 2002
We're still around, when everyone told us we'd be out in a couple of years. I'm not tired. It's a fun job. People change every year. We have a new chemistry every time we do a show.
–Venue, March 2000
WHAT THE PUBLIC THINKS...
“I have acted as Lighting Consultant for Exposé for several years. The Exposé numbers are fascinating to work with, as each is varied in style, theme and emotion, thus creating an exciting challenge for the designer and a delightful visual experience for the audience.”
--Gary Shepherd
“Exposé Performing Dance Company offers Albuquerque and New Mexico a unique and exciting style of entertainment. This company and its young members have a tremendous future.”
--Pete Domenici, U.S. Senator
“With all the bad news we have to report on young people today, it's extremely refreshing to see such a wonderful group of teens developing and using their talent in such a positive way.”
--Emile Gonzales, Anchor, KOB TV News
“Exposé is a sensational group of young dancers. I give tribute to Edye for putting such a wonderful organization together. Edye and her dancers are an explosion of energy.”
--Alberta Urrea, Urrea & Associates
“The young people of Exposé Performing Dance Company portray success, focus and commitment to their peers throughout the community. We are proud to support this endeavor and these ideas.
– John Farrow, Fairfield, Farrow & Strotz, PC
“The young people of Exposé show great determination. Their style is exciting and I especially like the positive impact on their self-esteem. They prove to their peers that they can be positive. We support the members of Exposé 100%! I’d love to see more of this performing company!” --Elizabeth Gallegos, State Director for Education, Youth & Arts, Senator Bingaman’s Office
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