PERFORMANCES-DANCE-MAY 2013

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Ballet Senior Show, Concert 2, showcases the talents and final works of the department’s graduating seniors, May 1, 6 p.m., Marriott Center for Dance, free.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Department of Modern Dance, “Here After Here,” a self-guided tour of eternity, Tandy Beal, director, Jon Scoville, music, Ellen Bromberg and Denise Gallant, video, performers include Ari Audd, Jo Blake, Chia-Chi Chiang, Paul C. Ocampo, Eileen Rojas, Brian Salisbury, Chien-Ying Wang, Aaron Wood and Barbara Zakarian, May 9-11, 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee on May 11, Marriott Center for Dance, $27 general, $22 students and seniors, $15 modern dance students (limited amount), 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Ballroom in Concert: Blackpool Premiere, Lee Wakefield, artistic director, the company will premiere its new ballroom and Latin American competition medleys in a 90 minute showcase that will be preformed at the British Championships in Blackpool, England, May 10, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $10-$25, 801-422-2981, www.byutickets.com.

MOUNTAIN WEST BALLET, “Alice in Wonderland,” May 10-11, 13, 8 p.m., Sandy Amphitheatre, 1245 E. 9400 South, premium tickets, $14 general, $12 students/seniors, $10 children, priority seating, $12 general, $10 students/seniors, $8 children, tickets may be purchased at the Sandy City Hall, 10000 S. Centennial Parkway, room 310, Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Sandy Amphitheatre box office on performance days (beginning one hour prior to the performance), or 801-477-8499, 800-888-8499, www.SmithsTix.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Virginia Tanner Creative Dance Program, “Wherever You Go,” a fully produced concert incorporating studio dancers from kindergarten through adult classes, May 11, 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. performances, free event, tickets required, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Arts for Youth, “Evening of Dance: Tell Me a Story,” BYU Young DanceMakers, May 17, 10 a.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, recommended for grades K-8, for prices and reservations contact Elaine Bridges at 801-422-6757.

BALLET WEST, “Innovations 2013,” this year’s Innovations will spotlight the creations by Ballet West artists, revival of Christopher Rudd’s 2011 Trapped, and a world premiere by emerging choreographer Jodie Gates, May 17-18, 22-25, 7:30 p.m. and a 2 p.m. matinee on May 25, Jeanné Wagner Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $45 general, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org.

KINGSBURY HALL, “Run Fast! Jump High! Dance Hard!,” Raymond Robinson and Nathan Shaw, guest choreographers, May 30, 7 p.m., Ballet, Pointe, Pre-Ballet, Pre-Dance classes explore tennis, cyclists, gymnastic and abstract dances, May 31, 7 p.m., Jazz Hip Hop Contemporary and Tap Dancers explore soccer, basketball, baseball, water sports, parachuting, snowboarding and parkour running, $20 general, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

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