CONWAY, Ark. (March 24, 2009) – The Hendrix College Dance Ensemble will perform in concert Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28. The performances will be at 7:30 p.m. in Staples Auditorium.

The concert will consist of nine modern, contemporary works choreographed by students and faculty. The dance pieces explore themes and ideas from the sultry south to the world inside an insane asylum. The productions’ costume and lighting designs were created by students and faculty. Admission is free and open to the public. For additional information, call (501)450-1343.

The performance is sponsored by the Hendrix Department of Theatre Arts and Dance.        

Hendrix, founded in 1876, is a selective, residential, undergraduate liberal arts college emphasizing experiential learning in a demanding yet supportive environment. The college is among 165 colleges featured in the 2009 edition of the Princeton Review America’s Best Value Colleges. Hendrix has been affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1884. For more information, visit www.hendrix.edu.

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