UK Dance Minors Present 'Capture Momentum'
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 20, 2015) — The University of Kentucky's Department of Theatre and Dance will begin the semester with its fourth annual dance concert, "Capture Momentum." The program will begin Jan. 30 and run through Feb. 1, at the Guignol Theatre.
"Capture Momentum" features works created by guest choreographers Derrick Evans, Theresa Bautista, Stephanie Harris and Susie Thiel, the director of the UK Dance Program. The guest choreographers relied on their past experiences to create performances that showcase a multitude of themes about self-expression. UK dance minors will perform a variety of numbers including several group performances as well as a duet created by Thiel and two dance minor students.
“Capture Momentum” will be presented 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, and Saturday, Jan. 31, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1. Admission for "Capture Momentum" is $10 for students and $15 for the general public. Tickets are available through the Singletary Center ticket office and can be purchased online at www.scfatickets.com or by phone at 859-257-4929.
The UK Department of Theatre and Dance at UK College of Fine Arts has played an active role in the performance scene in Central Kentucky for more than 100 years. Students in the program get hands-on training and one-on-one mentorship from a renowned professional theatre faculty. The liberal arts focus of their bachelor's degree program is coupled with ongoing career counseling to ensure a successful transition from campus to professional life.
MEDIA CONTACT: Whitney Hale, 859-257-8716; whitney.hale@uky.edu