Adelphi dance students offer special performances

Students of the Department of Dance at Adelphi University will perform a variety of dance styles in a program of classical ballet and contemporary dance at the Adelphi's Performing Arts Center (PAC). The six performances will take place from Wednesday, April 26 through Sunday, April 30.

Dancers are working with guest artist Alberto "Tito" del Saz, artistic director of The Nikolais/Louis Foundation for Dance, to present "Four Brubeck Pieces". The show is choreographed by Murray Louis, with music from Dave Brubeck classic album Time Out. The performance also features choreography by dance faculty members Frank Augustyn, Orion Duckstein, Adelheid B. Strelick, and adjunct faculty Bivi Kimura.

Spring Dance Adelphi takes place at Adelphi PAC ’ s Olmsted Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26; Thursday, April 27; Friday, April 28; and Saturday, April 29. The show will also include two matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30. The show will be livestreamed during the Saturday matinee and evening performances for those unable to attend in person.

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