UNCA Hosts Two Evenings of Dance Performances by
Students, Faculty and Friends

At 8 p.m. Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6, UNC Asheville’s Dance Program will host "The Last Blast," two evenings of dance performance by UNCA students, faculty and staff in the Highsmith Student Center. "The Last Blast" will be the final cultural event in the Highsmith Center prior to its closing for renovations. Tickets are $5 at the door and will benefit the Dance Program.

A different performance will be given each night from an eclectic sampling of styles, including traditional African and Middle Eastern dances, clogging and break dancing. Special highlights will include a performance by UNCA Dance Program instructors Susan Haines and Connie Schrader with guest artist Brad Parquette.

The UNCA Dance Program’s course of study is designed for students who wish develop their personal skill and interest in dance as well as for those who wish to enhance career possibilities through acquiring particular expertise. UNCA’s dance minor is designed to complement the university’s liberal arts focus by encouraging students to consider connections between their major studies and interest in the art and practice of dance.

For more information, call Connie Schrader, UNCA Dance Program Director, at 828/232-5652

Media Contacts:

• Connie Schrader, UNCA Dance Program Director, 828/232-5652
• Jill Yarnall, UNCA Public Information Assistant Director, 828/251-6526