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Show November 2009 DANCE continued from Page 37 world, bringing back their experiences to share with budding artists. For the football-crazed readers, a translation: The faculty members are jthe quarterbacks, lining up behind the students. They work their students— their teammates—until there's sweat dripping to the ground. It isn't sissy business in the ballet studio. The hard work pays off—from sweat and sacrifice emerges success. Some ballet alumni have gone on to steal the spotlight as Radio City Rockettes. Others tackle the stage, performing with renowned Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet and other notable companies. The diversity and eclectic values of the U's ballet program leads to jobs in the modern dance world. The dance department at BYU takes great pride in its more tradition- THE DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE al dance practices. By traditional, I refer to clogging and country western courses, not the strict dress code, which bans tops that have less than i-inch straps or skirts with slits above the knee (though the tern applies to this as well). BYU's quaint dance program can try, but it wouldn't stand a chance against the U's ballet department. BYU has an unlikely strategy for building dancers—"spiritual strengthening." Toughen up your moral standards and increase the strength of your prayers, and the ability to move gracefully will reveal itself. If the dance department at BYU is any indication of the Cougars' training, their fighting power won't come close to the ferocity we have behind the helmets and shoulder pads. BYU can go ahead and try to pray itself to success in dance and in football. I'm going to the gym. s.strempek@chronicle.utah.edu f>£.\ DO IT ^ 43 / / Rivalry Guide D O - I T - Y O U t S E l f V E H I C L E R C P A I B UTAH'S .ONLY. REPAIR S DO IT YOURSELF & SAVE!!! ^ ^ TIRES - Do It Yourself - r BRAKES & STRUTS - Do It Yourself - SAVE 40%-69%! I BASIC TUNE-UP - Do It Yourself - ESAVEUPT0 85%! Lifts* Tire Machines'Specialized Tools & More! 1245 S 700 W, SLC 801-977-7500 wrench-it.com CALLING ALL FANS! Come visit us today at one of our convenient locations. Big enoygh to serve and small enough to care since 1935. 7134 S. Redwood Rd. West Jordan, UT 84084 423 W 500 N Salt Lake City, UT 84103 801-566-2484 801-531-9099 www.pacificrails.com |