Dancing the Night Away with Loved Ones and Friends

The weekend before Valentine’s Day, the Roger Williams University theater group, Stage Company, decided to sponsor a dance to commemorate the holiday. The dance was held in the dance studio of the Performing Arts Center on Saturday.

There were members of the group standing in the lobby waiting to greet newcomers. As you entered the lobby you were surrounded by flowers and red streamers, which hung from the stairways and the ceiling. In the middle of the lobby, a big red heart was hung beneath the chandelier. To the left there were drinks and snacks displayed on a pink tablecloth surrounded by hearts, all helping to set a fun but romantic mood.

As you descended the stairs to the studio, there were petals strewn across the steps adding an elegant and romantic touch. The walls of the dance studio were lined with red streamers and flowers. There were pink and red spotlights accenting the usual yellow lights that hung from the ceiling, going along perfectly with the theme of the dance. 

“We wanted to do something that would bring people together,” said Jennifer Leclerc, Treasurer of Stage Company. “Dances are a great way to get people socializing and enjoying themselves.”

The Stage Company executive board believed that it is was more important to have fun on campus then to make money. Admission to the dance was free of charge, as were all the snacks and drinks.

“We didn’t charge because we didn’t want that to be a reason for people not to come,” said Leclerc.

The dance was open to the entire campus community. It was a great reason for people to get together, dance, and dress up. Many people, both Stage Company members and non-members, entered the Performing Arts Center doors wearing suits and dresses ready to dance the night away.

“I was looking for a fun, unique event to go to and thought that it would be a much more intimate setting than if it were in the large field house,” said Scott McMann, a member of Stage Company.

 These days’ students are spending more time doing homework than enjoying themselves; it’s nice to have someplace to go and have fun every so often.