UF School of Theatre and Dance Presents the Spring Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) Dance Showcase April 10-13, 2014
The UF School of Theatre and Dance (SOTD) is pleased to present the Spring Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) Dance Showcase, a production coordinated by University of Florida (UF) Associate Professor of Dance Ric Rose. Performances are at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on April 10, 7 p.m. on April 11, 7:30 p.m. on April 12 and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on April 13 in G-6 Studio located in the Nadine M. McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion on UF’s campus. Tickets are $9.
Always new and always edgy, this showcase offers student choreographers, guest artists, the amazing “Dance For Life” program, community choreographers and guest performers a delightful opportunity to present works of dance/theatre to the public. Senior BFA dance majors have the opportunity to present solos by guest artists as they prepare for the next stages of their dance careers post-graduation. The showcase also displays the work of the school’s Composition 4 students. This is their final level of course work/presentation before they go on to work on their Senior Choreography Project during the fall.
In addition to compositions from UF’s dance majors, the showcase includes the “Community in Motion” concert. This concert will feature work performed by students from Valencia College and participants in the Arts in Medicine “Dance for Life” class, as well as other select works. This concert is at 1 p.m. on April 12 in the McGuire Pavilion. It is free and open to the public.
Tickets are available through the University Box Officelocated at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, by calling352-392-1653 or at ticketmaster.com. Season and group prices are also available. The Nadine M. McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion is located at 687 McCarty Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611. On-campus parking is available at the Reitz Union garage and the Museum Road parking lot. Guests are strongly encouraged to pick up tickets early, as shows run the risk of being sold out.
About the School of Theatre and Dance
The School of Theatre and Dance is one of the University of Florida College of Fine Arts’ three fully-accredited schools. Undergraduate students can pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting, dance, musical theatre, theatre production—including costume design, lighting design and scenic design—or a Bachelor of Arts degree in dance studies or general theatre. Minors are also offered in dance and theatre as well as certificates in arts in medicine and dance in healthcare. Student organizations, showcase programs and other intensives provide students with invaluable professional experiences. UF is home to three School of Theatre and Dance theaters, including the Constans Theatre, Black Box and G-6 Studio. To learn more about the School of Theatre and Dance, including upcoming performance dates and ticket information, visit www.arts.ufl.edu/theatreanddance.
About the About the College of Fine Arts
The College of Fine Arts is one the 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla. The College of Fine Arts offers baccalaureate, master’s and Ph.D. degree programs in its three fully-accredited schools — the School of Art and Art History, School of Music and School of Theatre and Dance. The college is home to the Center for Arts in Medicine, Center for World Arts, Digital Worlds Institute and the New World School of the Arts in Miami. More than 100 faculty members and more than 1,220 students work together daily to engage, inspire and create. The college hosts more than 300 events each year and faculty and students also exhibit and perform at other local, national and international venues. Guests are welcome to attend college events and visit the University Galleries, University Auditorium and Constans Theatre, among other on-campus arts venues. To learn more, visit www.arts.ufl.edu.
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