BYU’s Ballroom Dance Company is recognized both nationally and internationally as a treasured and unique university dance ensemble. Their production, Swing ‘n’ Sway, is a spectacular show that presents ballroom dance in a theatrical environment with a contemporary point of view. Its innovative choreography is compelling, engaging and just plain fun!
Audiences will be fascinated as couples dance a romantic waltz and will feel the energy as the company moves to the infectious rhythms of Latin America. Additional surprises throughout the performance makes Swing ‘n’ Sway a familyfriendly show that should not be missed.
Ballroom Dance Company is the current United States Ballroom Dance Formation Champion and is a frequent winner of the British formation Championships. Since its inception in 1970, Ballroom Dance Company has performed for millions of people in over 35 countries, including a command performance for the Queen of Thailand. The company is under the direction of Professor Curt Holman and his wife Sharon. Their distinctive style and artistic vision keeps BYU’s ballroom program at the forefront of ballroom dance in America. This has led the President of the National Dance Council of America, Brian McDonald, to call the BYU Ballroom Dance Company “one of the Ballroom world’s greatest treasures”.
The Brigham Young University Ballroom Dance Company originates from the Department of Dance in the College of Fine Arts and Communications at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
