CORVALLIS, Ore. - The Oregon State University Ballroom Dance Company will perform May 30 and 31 at Corvallis High School.

The company's showcase, "Swingin' Ballroom," will feature two pieces with country western flair. Other numbers include a West Coast Swing interpretation of the movie "Men in Black" and a Lindy hop, as well as dances featuring salsa, fox trot, cha cha, tango and more.

The 42-member company is comprised of the original Cool Shoes Dance Troupe and an additional team, New Shoes. The company is sponsored by the Physical Activity Course Program in OSU'S College of Public Health and Human Sciences.

The OSU Ballroom Dance Company, under the direction of Cathy Dark and Mark Baker, has toured throughout the Pacific Northwest. This spring, Cool Shoes toured southern Oregon and San Francisco, receiving numerous accolades for their performances.

The performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Corvallis High School Auditorium, 1400 N.W. Buchanan Ave. Tickets are $10 for general admission or $8 for students and seniors, and can be purchased at the door the nights of the performances.

Source: 

Cathy Dark, 541-737-5929 or [email protected]

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