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<*»£**V - • Page 4 - Spelman Spotlight Neisha Folkes 66 Dancing Is My Life 99 by Robyn Mahone A lot of people have been talking about the magnificent and breathtaking perfor mance of the very lithe Ms Neisha Folkes. She performed a beautiful dance to the tune of Donny Hathaway’s “Extensions of a Man” at the opening of the Morehouse Coronation of Ms. Iris Little as Ms. Maroon and White. Ms. Folkes has an interes ting success story to tell. She auditioned and was accepted to the High School of the Performing Arts in New York City. She said, “I had people to tell me, ‘you’re not going to be a dancer because of this and because of that.’ ” If the school thought that a student was not progressing, according to Ms. Folkes, the student was asked to leave. Ms. Folkes was asked to leave. “They asked me to leave and I refused,” she said, “my feet weren’t arched well, now my feet are fine.” Fine feet are only a part of Ms. Folkes’ assets, as witnessed by her graceful leg extensions and gazelle-like leaps. She has an impressive repertoire. She was Mother Mary in an off Broadway production of “Godson” in which she performed solo. She danced in a touring company’s version of the Broadway hit “Guys and Dolls” and Vinette Carol’s (of “Your Arms Too Ms. Neisha Folkes Put on a Magnificent Performance At The Morehouse Coronation Short to Box With God” fame) “Alice in Wonderland.” Ms. Folkes is currently dancing in che long-running Broadwav play ‘The Wiz.” She has been dancing with “The Wiz” since August of this year and sings in the production as well. Ms. Folkes is presently a student of the Juilliard School in New York City. She attends classes from nine until four and then it’s off to do “The Wiz” from seven until ten. She is seen on stage every night except Monday which is a “dark night” (theater jargon which means there are no performances that night). “I don’t have much of z. social life,” she said, but did not appear to be complaining. “I like to go to the movies and out to dinner.” Ms. Folkes said that the solo piece performed at the Coronation, “Expecting,” was about “a search-joy, warmth, love, whatever the audience might see it as.” Ms. Folkes choreographed the piece along with a friend, Kevin Jeff, who is also a dancer in “The Wiz.” Ms. Folkes has definite plans for the future. She is go ing to school to get her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and she wants to teach dance. She has taught in community centers in the Bronx, New York, her home. Ms. Folkes’ goal is to be a concert dancer. She said that while training is required for chorus dancing, concert dancing really takes a lot of effort and exacting technique. She said that she wants to utilize all of her talent. Ms. Folkes is the sister of George “Gentle” Folkes who was the director of this year’s Coronation along with Monty Ross. German Ambassador Addresses Morehouse Convocation His Excellency Heir Berndt von Staden, Ambassador from the Federal Republic of Germany to the United States, addressed an overflow crowd in the Sale Hall Chapel on the Morehouse College campus October 20, 1977. Herr von Staden spoke on the subject: West Germany and the Third World. The Ambassador stated that the relationship to the third world is the most important is sue in world politics today. In a speech to the United Nations, representatives from the Federal Republic of Germany stated, “every coun try should have the right to control its own destiny from a cultural, political and economic standpoint.” Herr von Staden added, “The policy of the Federal Republic of Germany toward the third world is free political motivation. The Federal Republic opposes the es tablishment of zones of power in the third world.” Herr vor, Staden agrees with President Carter’s statement on human rights, which include economic, political, and social rights. With reference to developing third world nations, the Am bassador told the audience, “All countries must stimulate economic growth without in flation. Markets of in dustrialized nations must be kept open to the developing countries. Technology must also be made available to all countries to assist in their development.” Morehouse College President Dr. Hugh M. Gloster thanked the Ambassador for his “detailed and informative analysis of the Federal Republic of Germany’s policy His Excellency Herr Berndt von Staden, Am bassador Germany. toward the third world.” Dr. Gloster added that two representatives to the United Nations were Morehouse honorary degree recipients: Andrew Young and Mrs. Coretta Scott King. He'stated that these two individuals would be helping to shape world policy for years to come with respect to developing third world nations. MAKE MONEY FAST NO CASH NEEDED SELL HI-FI EQUIPMENT Be our exclusive rep on your campus - ALL BRANDS WRITE AUDIO OUTLET 325 Pascack Avenue Washington Township. New Jprsey 07675 Attention: Arlene Muzyka (201)666-8868 A. U. C. Fashion Show Launched by Nancy Hite Directing people is not easy, often one is the good guy and the bad guy all rolled into one. Sometimes directors must give 7b percent of themselves in order to get 25 percent res ponse from those they are directing. Dennis Short, creator and director of LJnique With Fashions (UWF) is just such a person. As he prepares the participants in the Atlanta University Center (AUC) fashion show, “Picture Tak ing Fashions,” he can be seen scolding or praising them for the work that they do. All participants in the fashion show are AIJ(’ students. A group of young men and women were walking around in single file striking different poses in a stage like manner. After talking with Short a person may find him to be very confident and personable. He is also about business. “I plan to be a success at whatever I do,” he said. U W F has handled a clothing budget of as much as $60,000. They are, according to Short, known throughout Atlanta as a professional and hard working group of people. “I wanted to create, develop and experiment with fashion,” Short said as he watched two models come in the room to practice a walk and a turn. Dennis Short, Unique With Fashions Creator and Director “Through contacts I was able to bring Iman to Atlanta to make her first public runway appearance,” he said. Last year, Iman a fashion sensation from the continent of Africa, appeared in one of two shows produced by Short. “My shows were a professional success,” he said, “they helped me to become known in Atlanta by retailers and designers alike.” He hopes to one day help talented designers to get the exposure they need. Producing the fashion show is something Short says he really enjoys doing. “I got my start here three years ago, so I come back every year to direct a show,” he said. The show promises to be fan tastic. Fashions from th<> collections _ of Carol Horne, Pierre Cardin, Yves St. Laurent and other internationally known designers will be displayed. “I hope that the students will come out and support this group, they’ve worked so hard,” Short said. “Picture Taking Fashions” will take place on Friday, Nov. 4. at 7:00 p.m. in Read Hall on the Spelman College campus.