MTSU Dance Theatre’s 40-member cast will bring new life to the stage through innovative and classical choreography in its Fall Dance Concert, presented at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 through Dec. 1 in the BDA’s Tucker Theatre.

Each year, MTSU brings a number of guest artists who present a variety of dance styles, and this year’s concert will feature “Crossing Ground” choreographed by Michelle Ikle, a specialist in jazz who works with Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and the Travis D. Gatling-choreographed “Freedom Riders,” a celebration of individuals who had the courage to take a stand about racial issues in the ’60s. Additionally, the concert will deliver a contemporary ballet using classical jazz music choreographed by Thomas Shoemaker.

MTSU Dance Director Kim Nofsinger said the fall dance event demonstrates the growth and development of the dance program and its ability to celebrate traditional dance forms and integrate contemporary ones.

“For example,” he explained, “?Snowball’s Chance’ is a lighthearted romp poking fun at formalism and contemporary proms, while ?Holding Patterns’ is an intense dance using seven bodies exploring intimacy in times of crisis.”

The upcoming concert also will feature student-created works, including “Pink Elephant,” choreographed by MTSU senior Kaleena DeVar, whose selection will again be presented at the American College Dance Festival in Florida this spring.

For more information on the presentation, call (615) 494-8810 or visit mtsu.edu/~theatre.