TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama’s department of theatre and dance presents the student choreographed “Dance Alabama!” fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30—Thursday, Oct. 2 and at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, in Morgan Auditorium on Colonial Drive in the UA Theatre District.

Think dance is about a bare stage full of dancers? Think again. Dancers bop and boogie around unimaginable props in these vivacious new student-choreographed works. Soul stirring, edgy, eclectic, energetic and entertaining, “Dance Alabama!” showcases a wide range of styles. Under the direction of Cornelius Carter, director of dance, and dance faculty, these student-choreographers and dancers excel when the lights flicker on. Leave inspired after experiencing a new level of drama with Dance Alabama!

Dance Alabama! tickets are $15 for adults ($13 plus $2 service charge), $13 for UA faculty, staff and senior citizens ($11 plus $2), and $10 for students ($8 plus $2). Tickets can be bought at the box office in Rowand-Johnson Hall from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, by visiting www.crimsonartstickets.com or by calling 205/348-3400.

The department of theatre and dance is a part of UA’s College of Arts and Sciences, the University’s largest division and the largest liberal arts college in the state. Students from the College have won numerous national awards including Rhodes Scholarships, Goldwater Scholarships and memberships on the USA Today Academic All American Team.

The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is in the midst of a planned, steady enrollment growth with a goal of reaching 28,000 students by 2010. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA’s vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.