The imagination and talents of several members of the ISU dance, theater and music departments will all come together for this year’s production of “Barjche.”

More than 50 members of ISU dance group Orchesis I will be performing in the dance department’s annual event this weekend at Fisher Theater.

“The dances focus on anything from feet to nightmares,” says Beth Schlotfeldt, sophomore in art and design. “There is such a huge array of topics.”

Amy Martin, lecturer in health and human performance, says the show’s diversity comes from its 16 choreographers. Martin, who is an adviser, choreographer and performer for Orchesis I, says it’s all right if someone does not enjoy one piece — several different styles are being presented.

“The great thing about art is that it allows for personal expression and interpretation,” Martin says. “Each choreographer has developed an original and personal movement style and used it to craft dances that are thoughtful and provocative.”

Faculty from the theater department, lighting designer Jim Trenberth, director Robin Stone and scenic designer Rob Sunderman always help with lighting, but this year they also helped with choreography. Martin says it is interesting to observe how each person interprets dance.

“Each choreographer, depending on their background and areas of study, will see space, time and movement differently,” Martin says.

Guest artist Curt Anthon incorporated his idea of extraterrestrial beings into the dance he produced.

“I want the audience to leave feeling they had a taste of the strange and the curious,” Anthon says.

Anthon uses black lights, props and costumes to turn the stage into another world.

Nate Zobel, senior in performing arts, has created a dance that explores the idea that audience members see their lives flash before their eyes in his piece, “Terminal Flash.”

Martin choreographed “Fallen,” a piece about the idea of angels. Matt McCue, senior in performing arts, composed the music.

Despite the various styles, one thing remains the same — this is a modern dance concert. Schlotfeldt says that is what caught her attention.

“As a previous audience member, it was interesting to see these modern dance movements,” Schlotfeldt says. “This is so different from the other concerts and dances you might see.”

Another reason “Barjche” is unique is that the dancers are there because they are passionate about dance. Anthon compares the dancers to the seventh- and eighth-graders he teaches in Tempe, Ariz.

“The students here are anxious to do stuff,” Anthon says. “They don’t have the virus, either.”

The virus, Anthon explains, is the desire for fame and fortune. While these performers may not be striving to become known, they have certainly been noticed.

Stjepan Rajko, graduate student in computer science, choreographed one of three pieces chosen to be performed at the American Collegiate Dance Festival in Salt Lake City during spring break.

Martin says she hopes the time and effort the dancers have spent rehearsing shows will pay off.

“Everyone is going to leave feeling a little lighter on their feet,” Martin says. “They are going to have a new appreciation for dance.”

What: “Barjche”

Where: Fisher Theater

When: 7:30 p.m., Thursday-Saturday,2:30 p.m.Sunday

Cost: $6