USC Dance Company Presents "American at Heart" November 6, 2009

Performed with the USC Symphony, featuring the George Balanchine classic “Divertimento,” staged by Stacey Calvert and the delightful contemporary ballet work “Great Galloping Gottschalk,” choreographed by Lynne Taylor-Corbett, which is set to the captivating compositions of 19th-century New Orleans composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk. Also in performance will be former Boston Ballet Principal Ballerina (and USC Dance Instructor) Kyra Strasberg, returning to the stage in an original tango-inspired work by USC Contemporary Dance Instructor Thaddeus Davis, set to the music of André Previn. Sponsored by the USC Arts Institute.

Tickets for concerts held at the Koger Center for the Arts are available at the Carolina Coliseum box office or by calling 803-251-2222. Tickets for concerts at Drayton Hall are available by calling 803-777-2551.

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