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AFST Students: Earn a FREE ticket to see the Alvin Ailey Co!

Contact Dr. King-Meadows by January 31, 2014

AFST will give one FREE orchestra ticket to an AFST major or minor who is interested in attending the Saturday, February 8, 2014, performance of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to be held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The ticket includes a pre-show reception at 6 pm sponsored by the Chapter of Black and Latino Alumni of UMBC. Show at 7:30 pm.

The captivating performances include Jirí Kylián's sensual and surprising Petite Mort; in-demand choreographer Aszure Barton's exhilarating D.C. premiere of LIFT; and Alvin Ailey's enduring classic, Revelations.

Students interested in the free ticket must contact Dr. King-Meadows (tkingmea@umbc.edu) by January 31st. Graduating seniors are especially encouraged to inquire about the free ticket. The ticket does not include transportation to or from the Kennedy Center. The free ticket represents an $85 value and is not transferable.

Award recipient must sit within the orchestra block assigned to the Chapter of Black and Latino Alumni. Award recipient must also submit to AFST a 500-word essay about their experiences at the dance performance no later than one week following the event.

Posted: January 21, 2014, 1:33 PM