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Free Dance Performance Set for Welte Auditorium 

NEW BRITAIN- (October 16, 2007) The Central Connecticut State University Dance Program will be presenting "Dance Connections" on Saturday, October 20, 7:30 pm. in Welte Auditorium on the New Britain campus. The event is open to the public free of charge. 

This collaborative concert will feature Connecticut based companies, The Albano Ballet,  Judie Clark Dance Theatre,  and Soma, according to Catherine J. Fellows, Dance Director and Professor, Departments of Physical Education and Human Performance/Theatre, CCSU.

Dancers from the CCSU Dance Program will perform in three pieces. In the first, No Shade, the ozone layer has called it quits and life is essentially extinct. “This piece was originally choreographed in 1993 in response to global warming, unfortunately the theme is still relevant!” said Fellows.

Chaconne, choreographed by Jose Limon will be performed by the Dancentral company members.  This piece was first performed by Jose Limon. Dec. 27, 1942 at the Humphrey-Weidman Studio Theatre, New York. "We are very fortunate to receive the licensing to perform this amazing piece. Not only is it a work of art, but it is a piece of history," according to Fellows. “The student performers are extremely excited to be able to perform such a historic composition.”

Piazza Giordano is a modern piece that explores the playfulness of women as they visit a new surrounding. This work is choreographed by Jennifer Debritton.

The program will feature student dancers, professional dancers and an array of choreographers collaborating together supporting the CCSU Dance Program. 

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