Dancin' in the streets, gonna take on the world someday

  The Queens Dance Club, of which I am the PR Person, is up to many exciting things this semester!

At the beginning of January, when we first got back to school, Stephanie, Lacey and I laid down a brand new marley dance floor that was generously donated to us. It took four hours and lots of hard work, but it was worth it in the end. We now have a beautiful, Harlequin floor to dance on--and this is only the beginning for the dance room! Up next, we hope to paint, install a sound system and air conditioning, and add a touch of character with drapes and pictures. I cannot wait to see the transformation.

Also going on with the Dance Club are our weekly programs, or dance classes. Every Thursday night, one of us (Stephanie, Lacey, Amanda, Lindsey or me) teaches a class; so far this semester, we've had Salsa, Swing, and Hip Hop, and each one has been loads of fun! If you're ever visiting, and you're here on a Thursday night, feel free to contact me (leslie.pitman@qmail.queens.edu) and come to class.

Also, for ballerinas, we have an advanced ballet class every Wednesday. All of us are working really hard to grow the dance program and dance opportunities at Queens, so get excited! Because we sure are.

The best part about the dance club is that you don't have to be a dancer to participate. You just have to be willing to try new things and learn new stuff. Also, unless you're an officer, it doesn't require a huge level of commitment. Come to whichever classes you want, and join us, if you'd like, when we go to see local dance performaces at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. We just bought $8 tickets from CUB to see Alvin Ailey American Ballet Theatre this Sunday!

That's all for now.

Fondly
Leslie Virginia