The Seton Hill University Dance Academy will be celebrating National Dance Week from April 25-May 3, with a variety of activities.

The schedule of activities follows:

- Saturday, April 25, Seton Hill University Dance Academy students will be modeling dance attire in the windows of The Dancer’s Closet at 253 East Pittsburgh Street in Greensburg, Pa., from 1 – 4:30 p.m.

-Monday, April 27, children ages 10 and up may sample an Advanced Jazz class from 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. Mock auditions for children ages 10 and up will be held from 7:15 – 8:15 p.m.

-Tuesday, April 28, children ages 6-12 may try an Intermediate Jazz class. The 6-9 year old class will be held from 6-6:45 p.m. The 10-12 year old class will be held from 7:30-8:15 p.m.

-Wednesday, April 29, children ages 9– 13 may participate in an Advanced Jazz class from 7:15 – 8:15 p.m.

-Thursday, April 30, children ages 10 and up have the opportunity to try three different dance classes including Intermediate Jazz (6-6:45 p.m.), Intermediate Hip-Hop (6:45-7:30 p.m.), and Advanced Hip-Hop (8:15-9 p.m.).

-Friday, May 1, Seton Hill University Dance Academy instructors will hold a dancer’s movie night for children ages six and up from 6 – 9 p.m. To attend, RSVP to incardona@setonhill.edu.

All dance classes during National Dance Week and the movie night will take place on Seton Hill University’s Greensburg, Pa. campus in Saint Mary’s Dance Studio. The events are free and open to the public.

The Coalition for National Dance Week was formed in 1981 by a group of dance related organizations that began a strong grass roots movement across the United States to bring greater recognition to dance as an art form. The grass root aspect of National Dance Week continues to the present and is the reason for the tremendous growth the annual celebration has seen over the years.

A volunteer work force is made up of National Dance Week delegates from all facets of the dance world. Events number in the thousands during the ten day annual celebration from kickoff events in major cities to local showcases at small town malls. The vast assortment of events and activities vary largely and are limited only by the creative abilities of those who participate. By spotlighting local dance educators and performers, the development of "Share American Dance With the World" theme can be taken to higher levels within the regions of America and spur all participants to continue sharing their gift of Dance. For information about National Dance Week events, please visit www.nationaldanceweek.org .

The Seton Hill University Dance Academy (SHUDA), a program of Seton Hill’s Community Arts Program, has been designed to develop the skills of dancers of all ages. Instructors approach students with care and commitment to train with excellence, creating a safe, positive and productive environment for everyone. For more information on SHUDA, including current tuition and class schedules, please visit http://www.setonhill.edu/campusservices/community_dance.cfm.