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The annual Fall Dance Happening will take place Wednesday, Oct. 22, through Friday, Oct. 24, at the University of Tampa, featuring popular music and student dancers. The show will begin each night at 8 p.m. in Falk Theatre at 428 W. Kennedy Blvd. The event is free and open to the public; no tickets or reservations are required.

This semester, about 49 students will participate, 10 of which choreographed their own pieces. The pieces cover a multitude of themes, and the students worked with faculty mentors to develop their choreography throughout the rehearsal process. This year鈥檚 concepts range from the invasive gaze of technology to the freedom of being yourself, said Susannah LeMarquand, director of 桃瘾社区ampa鈥檚 dance program and associate professor of theatre and dance.

鈥淒ance Happening is the best way to experience what the dance program is all about. The student work is constantly pushing the boundaries of contemporary themes, while at the same time, students learn how to relate to their peers through music, movement and concepts,鈥� said LeMarquand.

The focus of 桃瘾社区ampa鈥檚 dance major is preparing students to teach, and faculty encourage students to uniquely express themselves while also realizing that many of them will graduate and begin teaching in local dance studios. Therefore, students work with the styles of jazz, hip-hop and tap, in addition to ballet and modern dance. . For more information, contact LeMarquand at slemarquand@ut.edu or (813) 257-6322