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Middle Tennessee State University Health and Human Performance Department and MTSU Performing Arts Company are making history on campus.We are hosting a national dance conference called the Black College Dance Exchange (BCDE) April 9-12, 2009.Traditionally BCDE is hosted by a Historically Black College/University (HBCU).MTSU is making history by being the first non-HBCU to host the conference.BCDE is an annual conference whose focus is exclusively educational.This conference allows students and professionals from different colleges and universities to present research, learn from professionals in the field of dance, and have the opportunity to audition for scholarships and professional companies.

Email Charlene Christmon at charlene.christmon@mtsu.edu

 

 

 

The conference is open to members of BCDE, and MTSU is proud to have been a member of BCDE since 1989.Students and faculty at MTSU have the opportunity to attend dance classes, Master classes, and Master lectures during BCDE 2009.Both the professional and collegiate concerts are also open to MTSU and the public.

Alvin Ailey II and Dallas Black Dance Theatre will perform in the professional concert on Friday April 10, 2009 at 8:00pm at Tucker Theatre on campusBoth companies are highly renowned within the United States and have performed internationally.Tickets to the professional concert will cost $25 per person.Students will have the opportunity to take classes from both Dallas Black Dance Theatre and Alvin Ailey II during the conference. The collegiate concert consists of performances from Colleges, Universities and Companies attending the conference. The collegiate concert will be held Saturday April 11, 2009 and tickets will cost $10 per person.

The theme of the conference is "Crossroads: Dancing with Legends";.Sylvia Waters and Ralph Glenmore are our honored legends at BCDE 2009.Sylvia Waters is the Artistic Director for Alvin Ailey II, one of the most prestigious companies in the nation. Ralph Glenmore is a former Alvin Ailey dancer and successful dance educator.Both legends bring excellence, wisdom, and passion to the art of dance. It is exciting to have the privilege of honoring them at MTSU.

Please be a part of this historic event.For more information about BCDE and ways you can purchase tickets, attend the event, and donate please contact Angela Armstrong (615) 898-5857 or aarmstro@mtsu.edu.