Berea College dance groups joined together on Thursday, November 4 to promote diversity and immense talent among students with Berea Dances.

Modern Dance Troupe

Berea Dances began in 1996 as an annual event to celebrate the the diverse culture of dance on Berea's campus. The Director and Coordinator of Berea College Dance Programs, Susan Spaldin commented, "Berea Dances is always exciting, because it involves so many different kinds of dance. The Berea Dances is an opportunity for Berea students and community to appreciate the talent, discipline, and hard work of Berea dancers."

Approximately 100 students perform each year. In order to perform well, students come together to practice many hours to present an exciting and unforgetable performance. This year dances were presented by many different groups including the Modern Dance Troupe, the Country Dancers, the Danish Gymnastics Club, the Ballroom/Swing Dance Club, the Dance Team, Aerobic Dance Class, the Modern Dance Class, the African Students' Association and the Hispanic Students' Association. International students also joined in to perform ethnic dances from their respective countries.