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Just a gentle reminder to get your registration forms in now for these two FUN upcoming Dance Coalition events.

Dance Coalition Workshop – January 24th
RESOLVE TO DANCE with Dance Coalition – a workshop focused on health, balance, and the joy of dance.
With Master Teacher Desiree Robbins, from Tremaine Dance
Saturday January 24 at the U of A – HPER Building Rm. 220
·         FREE classes in Yoga, Physical Therapy, and a Dance Teacher Forum
·         Jr. and Sr. Classes in Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Tap with local teachers
·         Jr. and Sr. Jazz with Desiree
·         All classes only $15 each – YOU CAN DANCE ALL DAY FOR $60!
Registration forms, class times, and fliers available online at www.dancecoalition.com” href=”http://www.dancecoalition.com”>www.dancecoalition.com – click Education

Dance Coalition Fundraiser – February 21st
SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW HOW TO DANCE? 2009
Audience and dancers together raising money for a great cause!
Appetizer Hour and Silent Auction – 6:30, tickets just $25 and guaranteed front section seating for competition
Competition – 7:30, general admission $10
Competitors - $20 solos and groups, add $5 each for additional group members beyond 2
This year, we have juniors and seniors competing, plus -NEW RULE- groups compete as a single entry – which means you can also compete in the solo category of your age division if you want.
Registration forms, rules and regs, fliers, and TICKETS available online at www.dancecoalition.com” href=”http://www.dancecoalition.com”>www.dancecoalition.com – click Performances

Space is limited!  Register now!

Dance Coalition (a Northwest Arkansas non-profit group of choreographers and dancers) will offer a free cross-cultural dance exhibition during the second annual Worldfest celebration of international education on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the common area at the Jones Center in Springdale, 922 E Emma Ave,  Springdale, Arkansas 72764.

On Friday, November 21, at 7:00 p.m. Dance Coalition will present a cross-cultural dance exhibition featuring Classical Spanish dance by Palillos!, Classical Ballet, Belly Dance by Desert Fire, Lyrical Jazz, Salsa by Ritmo Latino, Street Samba, and more.

Worldfest is a celebration of international education and exchange, and this is the second year the Jones Center has hosted it.  Other events taking place at Worldfest during the week-long event November 18 - 22 are a “Family Passport Night”, a Travel Class, Cultural Music and Dance Performances, and an International Dinner.  There will also be a display of Christmas Trees from around the world and photography display on show all week.

Worldfest is part of a nationwide program, International Education Week, designated annually by the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of State to explore and celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange.

For more information about Worldfest, please visit www.jonesnet.org or call 479.756.8080 ext. 2600.

For more information, contact the Dance Coalition at 479-422-6132 or via email at info@dancecoalition.com.

Dance Coalition will present its Annual Spring Dance Concert at the Walton Arts Center Starr Theater, 495 W. Dickson, in Fayetteville on April 4, 5, and 6, 2008.

This year’s program will include new choreography in many styles of dance, including classical and contemporary ballet – some inspired by life right here in Arkansas – as well as, jazz and lyrical, modern dance, and Irish dance. Read more…

Headline: Dance Coalition hosts 3rd Annual Dance Fundraiser at Clarion Inn Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR, Friday, February 22, 2008.—

Dance Coalition (a local non-profit group of choreographers and dancers) to host 3rd Annual ‘So You Think You Know How to Dance’ Fundraiser to raise funds for continued local community dance events and dance education in Northwest Arkansas. Dancers and audience have the opportunity to come together in the spirit of fun to raise money to support a great local cause. Dance Coalition hosts dance workshops throughout the year with nationally known dance educators, dance concerts showcasing local dancers and choreographers, participates in local arts festivals, and is an education partner with community organizations like the Walton Arts Center and the Jones Center for Families. Dance Coalition strives to offer quality dance events and education opportunities at low costs in order to make dance opportunities accessible to all. Read more…