Sixty Student Dancers Perform in SSU Fall Dance Concert 2011

Sonoma State University Department of Theatre Arts & Dance presents "Fall Dance Concert 2011." 

Twelve student choreographers and over sixty dancers participate in the 2011 SSU Fall Dance Concert, a dance performance showcase featuring a wide variety of styles and genres including hip-hop, jazz, lyrical, contemporary and ballet. Choreography will touch on various themes, reflect popular culture or explore physics of dance.

The concert, featuring student dancers, promises inventive, bold and expressive movement and dances combined with adventurous choreographic choices as it celebrates the creativity and talent of future dance artists.

"You will see dances inspired by the pure joy created from moving. I think for each choreographer the process has been deeply personal and there exists a very real connection with the material being investigated," said Kristen Daley, dance concert director and Sonoma State University Associate Professor, Department of Theatre Arts and Dance.

"We held open auditions for the 2011 Fall Dance Concert and had a significant turn out of Sonoma State University students who are not studying dance. I think the popularity of television shows including 'So, You Think You Can Dance' has inspired these students. So, we have a special university community represented in this dance concert. The dance concert also features the artistic talents of student lighting designers who are working with choreographers to collaborate on creating a 'work of art.' I believe that passion and dedication to dance will shine through in this show," said Daley.

Featuring student choreography and special guest choreographer - SSU alum - Gloria E. Rubio
Directed by Kristen Daley

WHEN: Dec. 1 to Dec. 4, 2011
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011

SPECIAL EVENT: Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 is "Friends & Family Night."
A post-show discussion follows the performance.

LOCATION: Sonoma State University, Evert B. Person Theatre
1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Evert B. Person Theatre is accessed through the main entrance to Sonoma State University

PARKING: After entering the main entrance of Sonoma State University, turn right. The main parking lot is to the left. Walk from the main parking lot using the ramp to the theater which is to the left of the parking lot. Campus parking free after 6 p.m. Monday thru Friday and weekends.

TICKETS: $5 to $16 / Sonoma State University students FREE for all performances.
Order by telephone though the box office or online at http://www.sonoma.edu/tix
Tickets also sold at the door at Evert B. Person Theatre one hour prior to curtain.
Light meals, wine and soft drinks available for purchase in the lobby at 5:30 p.m.

BOX OFFICE: 707-664-2353
School of Performing Arts Box Office
Hours: Monday thru Friday 12 to 3 p.m. at Ives Hall on SSU Campus.

WEB SITE: http://www.sonoma.edu/performingarts/

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