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Home > Blogs > Arts and Entertainment > Archives > 2010 > February > 11 > Entry

UD names dance director

By Terry Morris | Thursday, February 11, 2010, 10:36 AM

Damion Smith has succeeded Mark Cummings as artistic director of the University of Dayton Dance Ensemble.

A dancer, choreographer and former member of the Quagmire Dance Company, Smith will be assisted by Ashley Gayonski.

Cummings, who is also associate director of the Gary Geis Dance Company and its school in Springfield, directed the UD troupe for more than 20 years.

The ensemble, which consists of students from various majors throughout the university, will present its winter concert at 8 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20 at Boll Theatre in UD’s John F. Kennedy Memorial Union. Tickets are $6-$10. Call (937) 229-2545.

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