West Chester University’s (WCU) Department of Theatre & Dance and the University Dance Company (UDC) will present the fall dance concert “RE:AWAKENING” on Friday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 PM, and Saturday, Nov. 9, at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM.

The concert will take place in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center (817 S. High Street, West Chester). General admission tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for all students, faculty, staff, and Seniors, and are available at the door or online.

Under the direction of Faculty Director and Department Chair Gretchen Studlien-Webb, “RE:AWAKENING” features the choreography of three guest artists, all of whom have ties to the now-closed University of the Arts in Philadelphia: Lydia Ciaffone, Jillian Glace, and Albert Quesada. Nine WCU student choreographers also contribute work including Brooke Beheran, Teagan Bittner, Emily Gulligan, Jordan Groeber, Courtney Parker, Hailey Summel, Emily Spatz, Brenna Walukonis, and Laura Whitaker.

“RE:AWAKENING” casts 73 dancers from WCU’s University Dance Company in 12 pieces. Most of the works are modern, jazz, and contemporary.

Studlien-Webb stated, “Our hearts were broken when the sudden closing of the University of the Arts was announced last summer. West Chester University opened its doors to U. Arts students by transferring credits and scholarships for those affected. WCU’s University Dance Company dedicates this performance to those affected by utilizing choreography by former U. Arts students and choreographers. We know audiences will find it both energetic and entertaining.”

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