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Contact: Performing Arts Management
PO Box 28500 • Provo, UT 84602-8500 • 801-422-3576 • Toll-Free: 800-432-3576 • Fax: 801-422-0546
E-mail: perform@byu.edu • Internet: http://pam.byu.edu

Fact Sheet BALLROOM DANCE COMPANY
September 2005 Brigham Young University

• The BYU Ballroom Dance Company is the current United States National Formation Dance Champion, a title the team has won consistently since 1982.
  The ensemble is known worldwide for its exciting and energetic 90 minute program Light Up the Night, which features a wide variety of dances ranging from the Viennese Waltz to the West Coast Swing and includes solo, small group, and full company numbers.
• The world-traveled Ballroom Dance Company will perform extensively in the 2005-06 season. In October 2005 the group will spend ten days performing in Cheyenne, Wyoming and 6 cities of Colorado. During May 2006, the group will travel to Ukraine to present performances in several cities for the Ukrainian Dance Sport Association.
• In May 2005 the company traveled to the South Pacific, giving performances in Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia, and French Polynesia. Many presentations helped to raise funds for local charities.
• In May 2004 the company won first place in both the Latin American Formation Competition and the Modern Formation Competition in the British Dance Championships at the British Open Ballroom Dance Competition in Blackpool, England. Also in May 2004 the company toured Belgium, France, and Spain, giving special VIP performances in Paris and Madrid.
• The dancers combine traditional formation dances and standard ballroom steps with fresh choreography, breathtaking lifts and spins, stunning costumes, and energetic melodies in a show which delights and entertains audiences of all types.
• Lee and Linda Wakefield have directed the BYU Ballroom Dance Company since 1980 and have brought the ensemble to international prominence as the largest collegiate ballroom dance program in the world. Lee Wakefield is the current Chair of the Department of Dance at BYU.
• Formed in 1971, the Ballroom Dance Company has performed in 31 of the United States and in 30 foreign countries throughout Europe, East Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, South Africa, and the South Pacific.
• The Ballroom Dance Company originates in the Department of Dance of the College of Health and Human Performance at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. BYU is one of the nation’s largest private universities with an enrollment of more than 30,000 students from across the United States and more than 120 foreign countries.

Quotes BALLROOM DANCE COMPANY
September 2005 Brigham Young University

• “The BYU Ballroom Dancers were terrific and a phenomenal success! I’ve received many compliments and ecstatic accolades from audience members about the quality of the performance, the artistry and sound level.”
  Gail Bunker, Dixie State College of Utah Concert Manager, 2003
• “Your graceful presentation was a thing of beauty that will not be forgotten by those of us who were privileged to witness the artistry of some of the best amateur ballroom dancers in the world.”
  Richard S. Fox, Director of Hill Cumorah Visitors Center and Historic Sites, 2003
• “It comes as no surprise to know [the Ballroom Dance Company] are the champions—their skill and professionalism was outstanding.”
  Mrs. Winifred Poole, Mayoress of Tameside, England, June 2001
• “The Ballroom Dance Company showed excellent professionalism not only during the performance but also through their preparation and association with the local people, which left a great impression on the people of Korea.”
  Mr. Won Yong Ko from Seoul, Korea, May 2000
• “Thank you for such a polished performance. . . . The costumes and the music were gorgeous; the dancing, perfection, and the dancers themselves noticeably enjoyed being there. It was a tonic indeed and one came away from the performance feeling HAPPY—a rare commodity these days.”
  Mr. Ismay Doyle from Durban, South Africa, May 1999
• “I was impressed with the caliber of the whole group—the dedication and professionalism they all displayed. The BYU Ballroom Dancers stood out in a class of their own!”
  Mr. Christo Serrfontein, Lighting/Sound Director from Pretoria, South Africa, May 1999
• “The BYU Ballroom’s performance in Pretoria [South Africa] was well attended, but more importantly the performance was of the highest quality and received a thunderous ovation at every turn. Some of the audience were attending their second performance whilst a few would follow the company to venues such as Cape Town. I [too] am a friend to your cause!”
  Mr. Chris Golden from Pretoria, South Africa, May 1999
• “I have traveled around the world—to London, Tokyo, Paris—and have never seen a production of your high artistic standard and spirit. You are welcome at our university again and again.”
  Dr. Alex S. Zapesotski, Pres., Rector, Prof. at St. Petersburg Univ. of Humanities & Social Sciences, May 1997

Program BALLROOM DANCE COMPANY
March 2005 Brigham Young University

“Gotta Dance” - Company

“For Once In My Life” - Foxtrot - Bryce Haymond & Milly Boyce

“Great Gosh a Mighty” - West Coast Swing - Company

“If You Could Hie to Kolob” - Theatre Arts - Richard Carey & Sharee Cates, Karson Denney & Shantelle Ericson, Judd Gines & Natalie Wakefield, Joseph Larsen & Alison Simpson

“Richard Rogers Waltzes” - Viennese Waltz - Company

“Swing, Brother Swing” - Lindy Hop - Company

“La Cumparsita” - Tango - Nick Bruderer, Karson Denney, Judd Gines, Bryce Haymond

“If That Were Me” - Rumba - Bryce Evans & Brittney Harper, Emron Grover & Jeanne-Louise Jeppesen

“Pirates of the Caribbean” - Company

“Walk With Me” - Waltz - Daniel Dubnicki & Jill Kruse, Joseph Larsen & Alison Simpson, Dave Stoker & Shantelle Ericson, Matt Sweat & Jenny Grow

“Footloose” - Company

“Gotta Get On That Train” - Quickstep - Judd Gines & Shantelle Ericson, Bryce Haymond & Milly Boyce MicGalaxy

“Pao Pao” - Cha Cha - Nick Bruder & Sharee Cates, Karson Denney & Jennifer Grow, Emron Grover & Natalie Wakefield

“Cinemagic” - 2004 British Open and Current United States Standard Formation Champions

“Rhapsody ‘n Blues” - 2004 British Open and Current United States Standard Formation Champions

“There’s No Business Like Show Business” - Company

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