The University of Arizona School of Dance ranks among the best in the country.
Which makes the school鈥檚 dance performances some of the most anticipated in town.
鈥淛azz in AZ鈥 will allow students and choreographers to show why that reputation is so solid.
On the program is guest choreographer Miguel Perez鈥檚 contemporary piece 鈥淏efore Reality Sets In;鈥 a tribute to Fred Astaire by choreographer Michael Williams; 鈥淪tep Back,鈥 a rhythm tap dance created by Williams with collaborator Lauren Truby; Sam Watson and Kenny Comstock鈥檚 鈥淲ired,鈥 based on the idea that way too much coffee has been consumed; 鈥淒ead in the Shell,鈥 a new jazz dance by Tamara Dyke-Compton; and Williams鈥 鈥淭he Artist: Celebrating Prince.鈥
Performances are at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 26-28, at the Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, 1737 E. University Blvd. on the UA campus. Tickets are $16, with discounts available, at 621-1162 or .
Contact reporter Kathleen Allen at kallen@tucson.com or 573-4128. On Twitter: @kallenStar
Kathleen Allen
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