Stop. Drop. And Grind. Sigma Delta Tau’s annual Greek Grind event and fundraiser hits The Classic Center tonight, featuring sixteen sororities, all Panhellenic members. “I don’t know how it started exactly,” said Jamie Lincenberg, Sigma Delta Tau member and Greek Grind coordinator. “It was a good idea and UGA didn’t have anything like it.” That [...]

There’s something a little scary about Diavolo. “There’s a lot of risk in what we do, and audiences can feel that,” said Philip Flickinger, a veteran performer with the company. Imagine the typical parts of a dance performance and then add in a few atypical elements: doors, benches — and a giant steel wheel. “We [...]

Ever felt a tad out of your league at any of the numerous high-energy cardio classes offered at Ramsey? Then Legs for Days is for you. “I wanted [the class] to be something different, not something they do at a regular gym — something they aren’t scared to do,” said Jamie Wochele, a senior and [...]

Downtown is getting a new spice added to Wednesday nights, because SpicySalsa is back at Last Call. This fast-paced Latin dance instruction takes the floor at 9 p.m. and is followed by DJ Christian and Eze playing salsa, merengue, bachata, and reggaeton until 2 a.m. The latest lesson was led by Gonzalo Miyagui, who kept [...]

For Jason Gorman, Irish dancing combines athleticism with art. In the beginning it was all about competitions, but now Gorman shares his talent as the lead role in Michael Flatley’s “Lord of the Dance,” a dance performance now touring North America with a show at the Classic Center on Tuesday.     The show uses [...]

UGA’s Junkyard Dawgz are not decked out in the typical red, black and white of Ramsey gym-goers. A quick survey shows a display of style as much as a demonstration of substance. Loose pants, padded beanies and a bright red baseball cap embroidered with Elmo’s face. According to its members, presentation is just as important [...]

The UGA Ballroom Performance Group held a series of shows Thursday, Friday and Saturday called Ballroom Magic. The program consisted of various dance styles, including jazz, rumba and swing. Here is a sampling of photos from Red & Black staff photographer Jackie Reedy.

Many people wish for the moment in their lives where they think, “There is nothing I would rather be doing than this.” For students involved in the UGA Ballroom Performance Group, this happens fairly often. The Ballroom Performance Group is a pre-professional dance company on campus. Started by Mark Wheeler in 1991, its members include [...]

THURSDAY EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES Dinner with a Dozen Dawgs Who: UGA Alumni Association What: Association members open their homes for small dinner parties and bring groups together in a friendly environment for food, conversation and Bulldog camaraderie. This dinner will be hosted by Jeff Jowdy ’83. When: 6 p.m. Where: Georgia Center. Verdict: Register in [...]

Instead of getting bent out of shape under stress, Melissa Warren makes a practice of bending into shape. The University senior from Carrollton teaches hatha yoga classes at the Ramsey Center, Athens Yoga Center and St. Mary’s Fitness. “It helps keep your mind clear,” Warren said. “It’s definitely helped me with studying and paying attention [...]