TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The University of Alabama department of theatre and dance and the UA School of Music are proud to present the Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre and the University Singers in “EQUINOX: A Concert of Song and Dance,” Friday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Moody Concert Hall.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and University faculty and staff, and $8 for students and children, and may be purchased by calling the UA Theatre & Dance box office at 205/348-3400 or the UA School of Music box office at 205/348-7111.

With a wide array of music and eclectic styles of dance, EQUINOX is sure to inspire everyone who experiences it. From the traditional, to the secular, to the American folk culture, EQUINOX tells many stories through its harmonies and movement, with original choreography by Edie Barnes (director of dance), Rita Snyder (assistant professor of dance), Hilary Hodgens-Howard (guest choreographer), and Cornelius Carter (artistic director, ARDT).

Barnes’ diverse background includes training and performance with the San Francisco Ballet, the Washington Ballet and the Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance in New York City. Her choreography has been presented nationally and interna­tionally with her work being featured on NBC’s Today Show and CNN.

Carter was awarded the National Outstanding Doctoral and Research Universities Professor of the Year award by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in Washington in 2001. Carter was also awarded the 2001-2002 Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Award by the UA Alumni Association.

The University Singers are lead by Dr. Gregory Gentry, director of choral activities at the University where he conducts Alabama Women's Chorale, University Singers, teaches courses in undergraduate and graduate choral conducting, graduate choral literature, and supervises all MM and DMA choral conducting candidates. Engagements as a conductor, clinician and adjudicator have included appearances in Georgia, Illinois, Montana, North Dakota, and with Alabama All-State Choir. In addition, Gentry has several performance editions of early choral music forthcoming with National Music Publishers.

“EQUINOX: A Concert of Song and Dance” is an invocation of spring. This is the only chance to experience the magic of two masterful companies joining together to present a singular work of inspiration.

For more information about this event or for tickets, contact Thomas Adkins at the UA Theatre and Dance box office at 205/348-3400 or wthomasadkins@hotmail.ua.edu.