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December 1 , 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Students and Faculty Dancers Take Stage
in Multicultural Dance Concert

WHAT:         Informal Fall Dance Concert

WHEN:         Tuesday, Dec. 9, 8 p.m.

WHERE:        University Theatre

COST:             $5

(Carson, CA) – California State University, Dominguez Hills and the Department of Theatre and Dance is pleased to present the 2008 Informal Fall Dance Concert at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the University Theatre.

Featuring more than 50 dancers performing in a range of styles – from African and Middle Eastern dance to hip hop, from ballet to salsa – the concert promises to be a truly multicultural evening.

The depth of talent in the dance program will be on display in both the performers on stage and the choreography of their movement. Student choreographers who have created dances for the concert include Delilah Allen, Jenny Banuelos, Sonia Bawa, Lynnea Brown, Shantell Greenaway, Manuela Guerrero, Maggie Hawkins, Nicole Hill, Kamiko Johnson, Sinisha Kostich, Rebecca Ledesma, Leah Lugo, Jeannette Nailor and LaToya Washington

The concert will also feature works by faculty, all of whom are professional choreographers. In two performances, Michelle Funderburk will liven up the stage with jazz moves and African dance; Elissa Kyriacou will present a sensuous gift of Middle Eastern dance; new faulty Dana Maue will take the stage with her rhythmic hip hop and tap, and a special tango performance; and Doris Ressl will present excerpts from “The Nutcracker” ballet to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
 
The University Theatre is located off Toro Center Drive adjacent to Parking Lot 6 on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hill, 1000 E. Victoria Street in Carson. A map of the campus is available online at www.csudh.edu/site/VisitUs/campusmap.shtml.

For further information, call (310) 243-3732.

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About CSU Dominguez Hills -- California State University, Dominguez Hills is a highly diverse, urban university located in the South Bay, primarily serving the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The university prides itself on its outstanding faculty and friendly, student-centered environment. Known for excellence in teacher education, nursing, psychology, business administration, and digital media arts, new degree programs include computer science, criminal justice, recreation and leisure studies, social work, and communication disorders. On campus is the Home Depot Center, a multi-purpose sports complex that hosts world-class soccer, tennis, track and field, lacrosse, and cycling.

 

 

 

 



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