Florida State University's School of Dance presents "An Evening of Dance" featuring a blend of contemporary and traditional works, staged and choreographed by FSU faculty and nationally acclaimed guest artists and performed by FSU dance students.
Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Nancy Smith Fichter Dance Theatre in Montgomery Hall.
"We are very excited to highlight the incredible talent and extraordinary work of our faculty, guest artists and students this year," said Helanius J. Wilkins, chair of the School of Dance. "This eclectic program showcases the creative voices of our distinguished faculty and guest artists and is a dynamic reflection of the excellence, innovation and artistry that have earned the School of Dance its national reputation as one of the premier university dance programs in the country."
"This eclectic program showcases the creative voices of our distinguished faculty and guest artists and is a dynamic reflection of the excellence, innovation and artistry that have earned the School of Dance its national reputation as one of the premier university dance programs in the country."
- Helanius J. Wilkins, chair of the School of Dance
The program - curated by Former Chair and Professor Emerita Anjali Austin - includes new pieces from nia love, Jawole Willa Jo Zollar and Baye and Asa, premiered by FSU dance students. There will also be a re-staging of George Balanchine's "Tempo di Valse (Waltz of the Flowers)," staged by internationally renowned ballerina Suzanne Farrell, assisted by Kristen Gallagher and Michael Cook.
Each performance will have a facilitated pre-show discussion with choreographers and rehearsal directors.
Tickets for "An Evening of Dance" performances are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and older, $12 for children and non-FSU students and $10 for FSU students with ID. All seating is general admission.
