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Adelphi Department of Dance Presents Ballet, Modern and Contemporary Dance

Garden City, NY (11/10/2023) — The talented students of the Department of Dance at Adelphi University will perform a mixed program of ballet, modern, and contemporary dance at the Adelphi's Performing Arts Center (PAC). The eight shows will take place from Wednesday, November 15, through Sunday, November 19. The program will include choreography from acclaimed guest choreographer Doug Varone and Adelphi faculty.

The program includes Varone's Carrugi inspired by a residency in Italy, and features his signature lush movement quality to the music of Mozart. The program also includes dances choreographed by Adelphi faculty members Frank Augustyn, Orion Duckstein, Adelheid B. Strelick, and Isaac Lerner's contemporary style.

Fall Dance Adelphi will take place at Adelphi PAC's Olmsted Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15; Thursday, November 16; Friday, November 17; and Saturday, November 18. Two matinee performances will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 18, and Sunday, November 19. The show will be livestreamed during both Saturday performances.

Tickets are $30, with discounts available to seniors, students, alumni and employees. Livestream access is $20. For more information call the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516-877-4000 or email boxoffice@adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Wednesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and the box office is also open two hours before all ticketed performances. Ticket sales and additional information are available online.

Adelphi PAC is one of Long Island's premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. See more about other upcoming Adelphi PAC offerings at adelphi.edu/pac.

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Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training at the undergraduate and graduate level with particular strength in our Core Four-Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness.

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More than 119,000 Adelphi graduates have gained the skills to thrive professionally as active, engaged citizens, making their mark on the University, their communities, and the world.

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The talented students of the Department of Dance at Adelphi University will perform eight shows at Adelphi's Performing Arts Center (PAC) from Wednesday, November 15, through Sunday, November 19.

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