The dance concert features 19 dances showcasing the work of the dance students in the UCF Theatre Department.

Most years, faculty members choreograph some of the pieces, but this year, all of the choreographers are students or recent graduates of the dance program. The choreographers are selected through an application process, where they submit their ideas and needs to theatre faculty members. Considerations include dance style, number of dancers, how well the dance fits into the year 麻豆精品 S檚 theme, and the choreographer 麻豆精品 S檚 experience. This year all 19 choreographers that applied will be presenting in the concert.

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The student choreographers generally have years of experience with dance and choreography. Many have been dancing since they were small children.

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Performances begin at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday.

To purchase tickets or for ticket information call the box office at 407-823-1500. Ticket prices are $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $10 for students, with group rates available. It is recommended to purchase tickets in advance, available through the Theatre UCF box office. UCF offers accommodations to make the theatre more accessible to patrons with disabilities 麻豆精品 S攆or assistance, please call the box office in advance.

Event at a glance:

Shove! Push! Dance Concert

Orlando Repertory Theatre

April 19-21 at 8 pm

April 22 at 2 pm

Price: Standard $17, Senior $15, Student $10; Group discounts available

Address: 1001 E. 听Princeton St.,听Orlando

Box Office Phone: (407) 823-1500

Box Office Hours: Tuesday through Friday:听 noon to 5 p.m. and 2 hours before performances

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Head Lighting Designer 麻豆精品 S�..Charles Perry

Assistant Lighting Designer 麻豆精品 S�..Katy Sylvester*

Head Costume Designer 麻豆精品 S�..Daniel M. Jones

Sound Designer 麻豆精品 S�..Charles Perry

Sound Engineer 麻豆精品 S�..Phil Ingle

Technical Director 麻豆精品 S�..John Heil

Stage Manager 麻豆精品 S�..Seth Newman*

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Master Electrician 麻豆精品 S�..Matt Decker

Assistant Master Electrician 麻豆精品 S�..Heather Hubbard*

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Draper 麻豆精品 S�..Madeline Marshall*

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Sound Board Operator 麻豆精品 S�..Allie Feller*

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Program

push. connect.; Choreographer: Rebecca Dilks*

3012; Choreographer: Cindy Heen

Covet; Choreographer: Courtney Eierman*

Broken Heart from the Start; Choreographer: Carine Gaito*

The Kingdom of the Shades, La Bayadere; Original choreography by Marius Petipa; Recreated by Jennifer Black*

Push the Dangerous; Choreographer: Tara Stanko*

Turbulence; Choreographer: Alex Mearman*

Indestructible; Choreographer: Jennifer Aubuchon*

Why Don 麻豆精品 S檛 You Love Me; Choreographer: Jamar Williamson*

January; Choreographer: Nicole Gonzalez*

Unleashed; Choreographer: Kaylee Randall*

Altered; Choreographer: David Paul Kidder*

Silence Before Sleep; Choreographer: Brittney Barnes

Sometimes It Hurts; Choreographer: Courtney Kirby*

Far from You; Choreographer: Jessica Sander*

A Little Ditty; Choreographer: Parker Slaybaugh*

The Disturbance of Thinking; Choreographers: Alex Mearman*/Nicole Gonzalez* (Tap Piece)

Battle for the Hatsheput, Choreographer: Gabriela Garcia*

Polarized; Choreographer: Amanda Castro*

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Cindy Heen, a dance minor, is serving as assistant choreographer for the dance-heavy production, which is about labor troubles at a pajama factory.

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Other students heading technical aspects of the production are Benson Knight, scenic design; Maytte Martinez, lighting design; and Shannon A. Jones, student stage manager.

The Pajama Game will be performed on the Main Stage of the Performing Arts Center, room 107 of the Theatre building.

Performances will begin at 8 p.m. Oct. 20-22 and Oct. 27-29. Sunday matinees will begin at 2 p.m. on Oct. 23 and Oct. 30.

Tickets prices are $19 for the general public, $17 for seniors and $12 for students with IDs. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 407-823-1500 or by visiting .

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