By Jeanni Ritchie
Northwestern students, along with the general public, were recently treated to a dynamic Taylor Swift tribute concert by alum Jessica Rhodes.
Jessica is a singer, dancer, actor, MC, and choreographer in Las Vegas. She has appeared in a number of Las Vegas shows and has performed this “Twist on Taylor” show for over a decade.
Audience members were treated to lively renditions of songs such as “Don’t Blame Me” and “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” Students sang, dads danced with their young daughters, and Gen X Swifties like me stood in the back, dancing and singing along to every word.
Art can be therapy and I’m sure I wasn’t the only one processing emotions during songs like “Bad Blood” and “Mean.” Singing along to songs you relate to during a concert helps shift some of the negativity burrowed in the solitude of your mind into a shared experience of positivity. Music heals.
With a fabulous live band, incredible back-up dancers and a Taylor-sized heart that radiated onstage, Jessica brought more than just a performance. Her Valentine gift to the school she loves was a true experience.
Jeanni Ritchie is a Gen X Swiftie who promotes using arts for mental health management.
Jessica is a singer, dancer, actor, MC, and choreographer in Las Vegas. She has appeared in a number of Las Vegas shows and has performed this “Twist on Taylor” show for over a decade.
Audience members were treated to lively renditions of songs such as “Don’t Blame Me” and “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” Students sang, dads danced with their young daughters, and Gen X Swifties like me stood in the back, dancing and singing along to every word.
Art can be therapy and I’m sure I wasn’t the only one processing emotions during songs like “Bad Blood” and “Mean.” Singing along to songs you relate to during a concert helps shift some of the negativity burrowed in the solitude of your mind into a shared experience of positivity. Music heals.
With a fabulous live band, incredible back-up dancers and a Taylor-sized heart that radiated onstage, Jessica brought more than just a performance. Her Valentine gift to the school she loves was a true experience.
Jeanni Ritchie is a Gen X Swiftie who promotes using arts for mental health management.
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