University Dancers' "Arbitrary Intersection" selected to be performed at regional gala

October 30, 2009

The University of Richmond’s University Dancers attended the American College Dance Festival Association's Mid-Atlantic Conference on March 19-22 at Hollins University in Roanoke, Va. and the group’s piece was one of 12 pieces selected to be performed at the regional gala.

The American College Dance Festival Association is dedicated to supporting and promoting the wealth of talent and creativity that is prominent throughout college and university dance departments. ACDFA's sponsorship of regional conferences and the national dance festival provides the venue for students and faculty to engage in three days of performances, workshops, panels and master classes taught by instructors from around the region and country.

Regional conferences provide students and faculty with the opportunity to have their dance works adjudicated by a panel of nationally recognized dance professionals in an open and constructive forum, culminating with the presentation of pieces selected for a gala performance.

Forty-five dance pieces were judged at the mid-atlantic conference. The University Dancers’ piece, “Arbitrary Intersection,” was created by guest artist Robert Battle and was performed for the first time at the University Dancers’ spring concert, “Imagine,” this past February. The University Dancers are led by director of dance, Myra Daleng.

Posted March 24, 2009

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