SRU’s annual 60x60x60 dance concert returns Sept. 26

Slippery Rock University’s Dance Department’s annual 60x60x60 concert is 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., Sept. 26, at Stoner West.

Sept. 20, 2024

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — Slippery Rock University's Dance Department is hosting two presentations of its annual 60x60x60 concert, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., Sept. 26, at the Dance Studio Theater in Stoner West. In one hour, more than 100 musicians, painters, dancers, choreographers and filmmakers from SRU will showcase their talent through 60 dance segments in 60-second intervals.

According to Andrew Hasenpflug, a SRU dance musician and instructor, the origin of the 60x60x60 comes from a musical contest created by Vox Novus of New York City. Similarly, musical artists would perform 60-second songs from across the world. The winners of the contest would be arranged into a 60-minute playlist called mixes.

"This event is not limited by genre, so choreographers are free to interpret their sections as they choose and we expect to see many styles and artistic voices represented," Hasenpflug said. "This is a great event if you like short scenes, and that's definitely in line with the attention span of today."

Tickets for the 60x60x60 performances are $5 and can be purchased online at sru.edu/tickets.

For more information about dance programs at SRU, visit the Dance Department webpage.

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