Conflict and resistance unified the dancers of Orchesis I on Sunday evening, as Iowa State’s modern dance club performed its final show of the semester.

Ten individual numbers performed during the hourlong event, each choreographed by an Orchesis I member.

Although varied in movement styles, costumes and music, the individual numbers were unified in strong, fluid motions and the theme of the evening — opposition.

A mix of musical genres set the background of each dance, ranging from contemporary music by artists like The Doors, A Perfect Circle and the Pixies, to instrumental numbers from “The Phantom of the Opera” and “The Last of the Mohicans.”

The third sequence of the evening, “No Shades of Grey,” had no music, but instead was set to text written by the choreographer and recited by the ensemble. Questions like “Have you ever felt alone in a sea of people?” and “Have you ever missed someone who was right next to you?” were asked, as quick, sharp gestures filled the silence between them.

“Hone,” a dance that included slow, drawn out, seductive movements, began on a dark stage with A Perfect Circle’s “Lullaby” looming in the background. Suddenly, the lights came on and the tempo picked up as the hook-driven Pixies tune “Where is My Mind” awoke the dancers. Bold, contemporary movements led the number, and the theme of opposition was exposed when the one-time group of five dancers split into four against one.

The opposition theme was very evident in “Minor Adjustments,” a number telling the story of a group of ballet dancers rebelling against traditional movements. One by one they caved in, ripping off their tutus and indulging in contemporary, sleek motions. At the end, one ballerina was left trying to resist the others who were attempting to break her of the classically-structured movements.

“Diversion” began with a calm, spiritual beat, as three dancers dressed in ragged costumes — one black, one white and one a grayish-green — took the stage. The pace quickly picked up with a techno beat while the three focused on solo movements rather than dancing as one unit.

“Specter” was the highlight of the evening. Set to the instrumental version of “Phantom of the Opera,” this number shined with eye-catching costumes and theatrical movements.

The theme of good versus evil drove the dancers, as a young couple in love was torn apart by the antagonists, clad in dark dress and makeup. Elegant ballet steps from the young woman contrasted with the contemporary movements performed by her captor.

The only mishap of the evening was during the final number, “Brennil Silim,” when the music began to skip halfway through the performance, leaving the dancers with no choice but to stop. Luckily, they were able to start over to finish off the evening.