Some photos from our recent annual dance show, Rhythms “Believe”.

These are some of the numbers from the second half.

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Some photos from our recent annual dance show, Rhythms “Believe”.

These are some of the numbers from the first half.

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Under the direction of Artistic Director Leslie Baumberger, the 16th annual Rhythms dance show will feature dynamic performances by the American Dancers, a competition and performance dance troupe from American Dance of SLO, a San Luis Obispo dance studio.

### Show Times
Saturday, Mar 14 7:00p & Mar 15 2:00pm at the Spanos Theater, San Luis Obispo, CA

* Price: Students – $12.00; House – $18.00; Premium – $25
* Phone: (805) 543-4409
* Age Suitability: All Ages

The American Dancers will present “Rhythms; Believe,” March 14th and 15th at the Cal Poly Spanos Theater in San Luis Obispo.

### Guest Performers

Guest performers will include: Ballet Theater of SLO, Alumni American Dancers, the GRADS (Greatly Respected Adult Tap Dancers), the Junior All American Dancers, and the Teen All American Dancers.

### About the American Dancers
The American Dancers dance team is one of the top ten competition dance teams in the country. This talented dance troupe has performed in Europe, Russia and in the United States, including Hawaii. The dancers range age from 13 to 19, compete nationally in dance competitions and have also performed in the Tanzsommer International Dance Festival in Austria.

Each year, the dancers themselves are also responsible for putting the “Rhythms” show together. The show features choreography by Terry Slobodnik, Lisa Deyo, Suzy Miller, Aubrey Jensen, Stacy Estrada and Ryan Beck. The show times are at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 14th and 2 p.m. on Sunday March 15th.

### Prices
Ticket prices are $25 for premium seats, $18 for house seats. There are also special $12 student ticket prices for the Sunday performance only. Tickets can be purchased through American Dance of SLO at 543-4409 or at the PAC Ticket Office at 756-2787 or go online to www.pacslo.org.

For more details about the show or about American Dance of SLO, contact Lissa Beck at 805-543-4409.

Under the direction of Artistic Director Leslie Baumberger, the 16th annual Rhythms dance show will feature dynamic performances by the American Dancers, a competition and performance dance troupe from American Dance of SLO, a San Luis Obispo dance studio.

Show Times

Saturday, Mar 14 7:00p & Mar 15 2:00pm at the Spanos Theater, San Luis Obispo, CA

• Price: Students – $12.00; House – $18.00; Premium – $25
• Phone: (805) 543-4409
• Age Suitability: All Ages

The American Dancers will present “Rhythms; Believe,” March 14th and 15th at the Cal Poly Spanos Theater in San Luis Obispo.

Hollywood Connection Feb. 2009

Upcoming dance event: Hollywood Connection

• February 14-15, 2009
• Anaheim Convention Center
• Courtyard Marriott
  • 1-800-228-9290
• or Sheraton Park Hotel
  • 1-866-837-4197

Cut-off Date Jan. 14, 2009

Awards

See their awards on the American Dancers page.

American Dancers and Jr. All American Dancers have returned from Summer Competition in Las Vegas, winners! The dancers, ages 10 to 24 years, recently competed with 800 hundred other dancers from across the country to win the top award in both the Senior and Teen division.

The Best of Show award was given to “Everything Old is New Again” — choreographed by Suzy Miller, teacher Leslie Baumberger — it had the highest score in the teen division, and “Joe” — choreographed by Stacy Estrada, teacher Leslie Baumberger — received the Best of Show and High Point award for the Senior Division.

Both dances received cash awards in the amount of $2,200 and will be divided among the dancers to help with the cost of traveling.

Other dances competing and getting awards were: Jr. Americans, Twilight Zone, Boots, American Dancers, Pop Music, X, Mama, Nothing to Give.

Malie Chang was our the [studio dancer of the year](/2008/05/28/studio-dance-of-the-year-2008/), and Savannah Merrill has received a dance scholarship.

The [American Dancers](http://www.americandanceslo.com/companies/american-dancers/) from American Dance of SLO, under the Direction of Leslie Baumberger, received word from (2) two separate Dance Conventions that they have earned **National Awards** for two of the company’s current dance pieces.

“Pop Muzik” choreographed by Suzy Miller was named Critics Choice National & Regional winner for New York City Dance Alliance.

“Fallen Angel” also choreographed by Ms. Miller was awarded the National All-Star Performers Award from LA Danceforce. ”

It’s always an honor to be recognized by these national dance competitions” Ms. Baumberger stated, “Our local dancers work hard and are considered some of the best in the country and I am very proud of them”.

Auditions for this award winning company will be held August 10 at the American Dance of SLO Studio and is opened for all intermediate and advanced dancers ages 12-20yrs.

Malie Leinani Change of Lompoc, CA, has been selected to represent American Dance of SLO as Studio Dancer of the Year at the Tremaine Dance Convention and Competition in Las Vegas, July 2008.

Malie, an 18 year old graduating senior, has been an American Dancer for the past two years. Malie was selected for this honor because she has shown the most progress and potential in her dancing abilities. Malie was voted by her fellow American Dancers as the most dedicated dancer in the company.

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The American Dancers offer their annual Rhythms dance show **The Art of Dance** this April at the Spanos Theatre at Cal Poly.

* April 5, 2008 – 7pm
* April 6, 2008 – 2pm

Presented by [The American Dancers](http://www.americandanceslo.com/companies/american-dancers/) of [American Dance of SLO](http://www.americandanceslo.com/).

### Tickets

Call the Cal Poly Ticket Office at (805) 756–2787
Or visit [www.pacslo.org](http://www.pacslo.org/)

For more information, call American Dance of SLO at 543–4409

### Video clips of American Dancers

Watch the Tremaine 2007 performance of “Rhythm of the Heat” in a [high-quality version](/downloads/american_dance/Rhythm_of_the_Heat_-_NYC_2007.mp4) or download an [iPod-ready version](/downloads/american_dance/Rhythm_of_the_Heat_-_NYC_2007_ipod.mp4).

(You may need QuickTime installed on your system in order to play the videos.)

More videos will be added soon.