Repository: UIHistories Project: Book - Report on Need for Campus Recreation Facilities (1947) [PAGE 39]

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DANCE Margaret Mains Part I. Programs Now in Operation I Orchesis Any student or staff member may try out. At present there are 3 * members. Throughout the school year meetings are held each I Wednesday evening, 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. in the south room of the Women's Gymnasium. 2. Junior Orchesis Any interested students or staff are accepted without try-outs. This group organized in November, I9V7 meets weekly on Thursday from 8 to 9:30 p.m. in south room of the Women's Gymnasium. 3. Square Dance Any interested students or staff. Tuesday evening, 7:30 to 8:30 for beginners, 8:30 to 9:30 advanced. Held every week except during exam week and directly before vacation periods. 1 Attendance from 75 to 100. Held in 31 * Union Building during regular year and in South Room, Women's Gymnasium, during first eight week summer session. k. Demonstration square dance group Sixteen persons hold bi-monthly meeting in the Upper Gym of Bevier Hall to perfect square dance. This group then performs at University functions such as Club Commons, Plow Boy Prom, church student center entertainments. PART II. Desired Expansion. The number of participants in Tuesday evening Square Dance at the Union, Room 31^, warrants the use of a larger hall. It is recommended that the Union Ballroom be used for this purpose as soon as possible.