The BYU (Brigham Young University) Ballroom Dance Company, a nationally and internationally treasured and unique university dance ensemble, will present “Come Alive,” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the Show Low High School Auditorium as the second Silver Creek Performing Arts Association’s 2018-2019 season events. The performance is being held at the Show Low High School auditorium, as the Snowflake High School auditorium is not large enough for the amount of performers. The show, “Come Alive,” presents ballroom dance in a theatrical environment with a contemporary point of view. With innovative choreography, the program is engaging and just plain fun! The dances are fascinating as couples dance a romantic waltz or the infectious rhythms of Latin America. “Come Alive” is a family-friendly show with additional surprises throughout the performance to make the show one that should not be missed. Recently returning home from the US Formation Team Championships, the BYU Ballroom Dance Company placed first in both Ballroom and Latin plus enjoying yet another year competing at the Embassy Ballroom Championships. The BYU Dance Company has consistently won prestigious awards in the competitive area. Since 1982, the team has annually won the NDCA title of United States National Formation Dance Champions. Since 1971, the company has competed at the highly esteemed British Open ballroom competition every three years, most often placing first in both Latin and Standard formation categories. The BYU Ballroom Dance Company is the first American performance group to win the highly esteemed British Formation Championships, and they have done so 10 times. The BYU Ballroom Dance Company has 160 members composed of five teams and directed by Curt and Sharon Holman. The five teams include: The Touring Company, directed by Curt and Sharon Holman; The Showcase Company, directed by Brent Keck; Ensemble I (intermediate), directed by Marci Edgington; and Ensembles II and III (beginning), directed by staff members. In addition to the team directors, Katie Davidson plays a central role to the program as the Ballroom Dance Department Secretary, managing daily office affairs, student logistics and management at Dancesport competitions. BYU offered dance classes for years with several genres with an emphasis on social dancing. In 1953, Alma Heaton joined the faculty as a recreational professor. Having worked with a nationally recognized dance studio, it seemed logical to continue instruction on the university level. Through Heaton the stage was set for BYU to become a leader in ballroom dance and is now the largest collegiate ballroom dance program in the world. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $8 per adult and $6 for youth six and older.
