Dance this way

The University of Utah's modern-dance department presents a spring concert featuring its Performing Dance Company. On the bill are works by faculty members Eric Handman, Satu Hummasti, Sharee Lane and I-Fen Lin, as well as Andrea Miller, Salt Lake native and founder of Gallim Dance in New York City.

Tribune dance critic Kathy Adams praised all the works on the program. Handman's "No Perfect Human" is an arresting piece, she writes, with steps that become elaborate motifs, leading to unfamiliar territory. Hummasti's "Never Let Me Go" etches a haunting story from childhood memories of joy and grief. Lane's duet "The Realm of the Interior" combines the classic line of ballet with classic sensibilities of early modern dance; I-Fen Lin's unmistakable style re-emerges in "Spell Bound," with an authenticity that challenges the young U. dancers to rise to a new level of performance. And Miller's "Chanson" blends abstract and theatrical dance for a chilling look at heroism and revenge.

When • Thursday, April 14, at 5:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, April 15-16, at 7:30 p.m.

Where • Marriott Center for Dance, University of Utah, 330 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City

Tickets • $10 ($7 for students, seniors and staff) at the door

Audition for Odyssey Dance

Odyssey Dance Theatre will hold auditions for the company and its junior Odyssey 2 program. Professional dancers with strong ballet and jazz training are invited to try out for the main ODT company. Bring a headshot and résumé. Come prepared to learn ballet, jazz, tap and funk combinations. Dancers are paid $300-$600 per week for approximately 32 weeks a year.

Thirteen dancers, age 6-21, will be selected for the Odyssey 2 company. Bring a headshot and résumé. Come prepared to learn ballet, jazz, tap and hip-hop combinations (bring pointe shoes). Dancers will receive a full scholarship to train in multiple genres with Tiffany Carpeter and Eldon Johnson.

When • Saturday, April 16, noon-5 p.m. (for main company); April 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (for Odyssey 2)

Where • The Pointe Performing Arts Academy, 10981 N. 5600 West, Highland

Info • Call 801-495-3262 or visit www.odysseydance.com.

'The Secret Garden'

The Children's Ballet Theatre presents "The Secret Garden," choreographed by school directors Julie Orlob and Stacey Orlob-Richins.

When • April 12-15, 7 p.m.

Where • Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Info • $13, $9 for students, $6 for kids. 801-581-7100 or www.kingsburyhall.com.

Latin dance at SUU

Southern Utah University presents a concert by the school's Ballroom Dance Company. The program will feature Latin styles, such as Argentine tango, salsa, samba and rumba, as well as the foxtrot, two-step, waltz, cha-cha and Lindy hop.

When • April 15-16, 7:30 p.m.

Where • Randall L. Jones Theatre, SUU campus, Cedar City

Info • $8, $6 for students at 435-865-8800 or www.suu.edu/arts.

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