University of Utah Department of Modern Dance graduate students unveil the pinnacle of their thesis research in Exiting, an evening of dance.

In a bold, pulsing work, Jacquelyn Potts pushes the physical limits of the human body. Yielding to raw movement and surrendering to silence, Heather Arnett opens a window into her uniquely intimate world. Trapped in an isolated spotlight, searching for solace, Ashley Segura wrestles with enigmatic forces. In You're Invited: Our Slideshow of Arches National Park, eunkyungkim fuses film and dance to playfully question the relationship between nature and humankind. Dripping with sensuality, Please Feel Free by Matthew Nelson features sumptuous movement to live beats. Rebellious bodies struggle against institutional ideals in Laura Blakely’s Inside This Glass House. Exploding with urgency, fierce physicality, and split-second reactions, The Skin’s Edge by Kristine Ward grapples with unexpected consequences.

December 1, 7:30 p.m., Marriott Center for Dance, on the University of Utah campus (330 S. 1500 East). Admission: $7 students, U of U faculty/staff and seniors; $10 general.

Tickets are available through the Kingsbury Hall ticket office, www.kingtix.com, 581-7100, or one hour prior to the performance at the MCD box office. Programs, dates and times are subject to change. Call 581-7327 or visit www.dance.utah.edu for more information.