It's back to school for students at the University of Illinois, which means it's back to dancing for the Illini Swing Society! To celebrate we're hosting the Fall Kickoff dance for free! Come on out to join us for a night filled with dancing and fun. New to swing dance, feeling a little rusty, or bringing a friend? We'll be having a free beginner lesson starting at 7 pm, so there's no excuse to miss out on this exciting night! Regular dancing starts at 8pm and will continue until Midnight!

We'll be dancing at Wesley Foundation, 1203 W. Green St. Urbana, IL 61801 (The best way to enter is through the doors near the parking lot on Goodwin)

For more information about the Illini Swing Society and other events we'll be hosting check out www.illiniswing.org Official Look: Pharrell x adidas NMD Hu "Dash Green"

Champaign Urbana Ballet presents

Coppélia

Friday, May 6th at 7pm

Saturday, May 7th at 11am and 4pm

Virginia Theatre, Downtown Champaign

Tickets at the Virginia Theatre Box Office at 217.356.9053 or www.theVirginia.org

General

$24 adult, $12 student and youth

Girl Scout Exclusive Promotion (Saturday matinees)

$12 adult, $8 Girl Scout, Free Troop Leader ticket for every 7 Girl Scout tickets purchased

Also brought to you by: Bill Bass Foundation, Car-X Tire and Auto, Champaign Ballet

Academy, Champaign Telephone Company, Chifan Cheng, DDS and Vickie Hemann, DDS, Christie Clinic Department of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Iroquois Federal, Merrill Lynch, Midland States Bank, Stone Ridge Dairy and Two Men and a Truck.

DESCRIPTION

Coppélia is a charming story about a magical toymaker, Dr. Coppelius, who brings to life his beautiful doll. This heartwarming and funny tale of love and the power of imagination is a must-see for any age. Bright costumes, picturesque scenery and classical choreography are set to the memorable melodies of Delibes by artistic director Deanna Doty. If you love the doll in The Nutcracker, you’re going to love Coppélia.
Media, please contact: Cheryl Silver, media coordinator cesilver@gmail.com

Kay Greene, executive director Champaign Urbana Ballet cuballet@gmail.com or 217-355-7317 www.cuballet.com Nike React Element 87

FREE event! This is a day of Belly Dance Workshops, Shopping/Swap meet, Potluck, Dancing, drumming and an Evening Performance Show. Lots of talented instructors and dancers, both local and from surrounding cities. You won't want to miss this! Invite all of your friends and come have an amazing day full of camaraderie and community!

If you wish to partake of potluck goodies, please bring a dish to share.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS;
9:00am-12:00pm Workshops & Shopping
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch break & Shopping
12:00pm-1:00pm OPEN DRUMMING & DANCING
1:00pm-5:00pm Workshop & Shopping
5:00pm-6:00pm Last minute shopping/networking
Did we mention shopping?!?!

7:00pm-9:00pm PERFORMANCE SHOW
(Performers TBA)

Please check our Facebook event page for more details and to invite your friends!
https://www.facebook.com/events/196394400714151/

WORKSHOPS
(Schedule & Instructors TBA hours subject to change)
We are honored to have so many talented ladies instructing and performing!!

9:00-9:30am Megan - Improv - Reflections/Pangaea
9:35-10:05am Cristina - SambaBelly Dance - Trikhala
10:10-10:40am Kaitlin/Tish - Singapore flair - Trikhala
10:45-11:15am Tomika Thomas/Lincoln - Dance w Live drums
11:20-11:50am Amanda Garion - Metal Fusion - Stygian Sisters
Lunchbreak 12:00-1:00pm (shopping/networking!)
12:00-1:00pm OPEN DRUMMING & DANCING
1:00-1:30pm Arikah Peacock - Arms- Ees'aBella/Decatur
1:35-2:05pm Therese Wyatt - Daughters of the Dance
2:10-2:40pm Erin Lacox - Smooth & Locks - Tenth Muse
2:45-3:15pm Dawn Garret Perry-Create/Emotion " " Bloomgtn
3:20-3:50pm Angela Nation-Egypt/Zoe/Zils - Ala Nar/Springfield
3:55-4:25pm Heathe Voight - ATS (Lotus Fire/Springfield)
4:30-5:00pm Carrie - 3/4 Shimmies (Down to Earth/Peoria)
Air Jordan

The University YMCA and ISSS present
The 33rd Annual International Dinner & Performance Night

Enjoy an evening of great food and live performances in celebration of the diverse cultures that make up Champaign-Urbana.

Tickets are on sale now for only $15 for a sampling of food and performances from all over the world.

Purchase tickets at the front desk of the University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign (checks payable to the University YMCA). Tickets sell out early and seats are limited; plan to purchase tickets as soon as possible.

At this event, you should expect to enjoy cuisines from over 20 countries and performances from members of the campus and community. Past International Dinner menus have included dishes from Vietnam, Hawaii, Korea, Brazil, Ukraine, Poland, Turkey, Romania, Ghana, Peru, Russia, Malaysia, Bulgaria, Bangladesh, Ecuador, Israel and several other countries. A finalized menu and performance program is To Be Announced. For more information and updates on the menu and performance schedule, visit: universityymca.org/global/dinner/nike