DANCE Performances This Week BALLET ARIZONA. Tucson Convention Center Music Hall. 260 N. Church Ave. Ballet Arizona returns to Tucson at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 21, with Coppélia, the story of a mad scientist who creates and falls in love with a beautiful, living doll. Tickets range from $17 to $29, with discounts for children under 12, and are available at all Dillard's outlets or by calling the Ballet Arizona box office at 882- 5022, ext. 771. FINE DANCE. Tucson Center for the Performing Arts. 408 S. Sixth Ave. Satisfy all your senses at the second-annual Fine Wine and Art celebration at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, September 21, benefiting the Orts Theatre. This event features a sampling of Sonoita Vineyards wines, great food, a silent art auction and music, as well as performances by the Orts dancers. Tickets are $15 advance, $20 at the door; Wine-free tickets are $7.50 in advance, $10 at the door. Call 624-3799 for tickets and information. VIVA FOLKLORICO!. Witness the beauty of the amazing Ballet Folklorico de Mexico. This talented ensemble has over 65 dancers and musicians. Performances are at 8 p.m. Saturday, September 21, and 2 p.m. Sunday, September 22, at Centennial Hall. Tickets range from $20.50 to $38.50, with a $4 discount for children and students. Call 621-3341 for tickets and information. Announcements AFRO-CUBAN WORKSHOP. Ina Gittings Building, UA campus just east of Campbell Ave. Join master drummer Sandy Perez and premiere dancer Teresita Perez from the world-renowned Grupo Afro-Cuba de Matanzas September 19 through 25 for classes in Afro-Cuban drumming, dance and Orisha songs. Call 797-9570 for registration and information. AUDITION NOTICE. Auditions for the Barbea Williams Performing Company are at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 21 at the Sixth Street Art Studios, 44 W. Sixth St. Children, teens and adults are asked to bring prepared choreography and be prepared to dance. Call 628-7785 for information. AUDITION NOTICE. Ina Gittings Building, UA campus east of Campbell Ave. Ballet Arizona announces auditions for one cast of 54 children for its production of the Christmas classic The Nutcracker on Sunday, September 22. Girls and boys ages six to 13 under five feet, three inches are invited to audition. Call Ballet Arizona at 882-5022 for specific registration and audition times. BALLROOM DANCING. Dance to live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays at Let's Dance Club, 6245 E. Bellevue. Singles and couples of all skill levels are welcome. Experience a touch of sophistication and romance with theme-dress occasions and a large, decorated ballroom. Cost is $7, $5 for members. Annual membership is $25. Call 885-4599 for information. ON YOUR FEET! The Tucson Friends of Traditional Music are keeping you on your toes during September. They've got contra, square and swing classes for everyone from the severely left-footed to the Gene Kelly types. Come alone, or bring a friend, but be sure to wear cool, comfortable clothing and be ready for fun. Admission is $3 to $5, depending on event. Call 624-0602 or 327-1779 for specific event dates and times WEST COAST SWING. The Tucson Swing Dance Club. 6245 E. Bellevue. 326-5744. Come learn the West Coast Swing, then stay and strut your stuff. Basic lessons are 7 to 7:45 p.m., with intermediate-level lessons from 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Open dancing continues from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Thursday. A new series begins the first Thursday of each month. Admission is $3, or $15 for an annual membership. Call 326-5744 for information.

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