Radiance: a celebration of dance and music to honor the cultures of our world and to benefit Springstep

Saturday, April 29, 2006
Time: 7 pm – 12 am
Tickets: $50 each ($25 of each ticket is tax deductible)
Location: Springstep in Medford Square, 98 George P. Hassett Dr., Medford, MA 02155
More info: 781-395-0402; www.springstep.org

Medford – On International Dance Day, April 29, 2006, Springstep will hosts its second annual fundraiser, Radiance. Attendees can look forward to a night full of wine, delicious hors d’oeuvres, dancing and desserts. In keeping with Springstep’s mission of celebrating cultures and connecting people through dance and music, Radiance offers the opportunity to actively learn and participate in dance, all while supporting an organization formed specifically to support community dance in the Boston-area.

Throughout the night Ritmo en Acción—a youth dance team formed in 2001 by the Hyde Square Task Force of Boston—and other performers, will dazzle the audience with dance styles from around the world. As featured performers, Ritmo en Acción provides an inspiring example of the role of dance in strengthening our communities. Under the guidance of Springstep’s own Burju Hurturk and Victor Perez, this group of exceptional Dorchester teenagers has thrived. Their dance prowess has taken them far a field nationally and internationally, including Los Angeles and Paris. Hurturk and Perez also teach a weekly Salsa class at Springstep, and their professional team— Hacha Y Machete Dance Company—will also be performing.

As the evening progresses, Springstep’s superb teachers, artists, dancers, and musicians will demonstrate and invite audience participation in everything from Hip Hop to Argentine Tango, Salsa to Belly Dancing, and Tap to Traditional New England Contra Dancing.

Live and silent auctions will round out the event, and attendees will have the chance to go home with a host of desirable auction items, such as: a trip for two to Paris, dinner for four with Medford Mayor Michael J. McGlynn, private Swing & Salsa Lessons for two, Red Sox tickets, and much more.

Event highlights:

7 pm –Enjoy fine wine and delicious hors d’oeuvres while listening to live music
8 pm –Ritmo en Acción youth dance team
8:30pm – Live auction
9 pm until midnight – dancing, music, and desserts

Radiance is sponsored by Galligher Printing Services, The Cross Country Group, Cambridge Savings Bank, Suburban Services, On Demand Imaging, Wildflour Catering, Two Chefs are Better than One, Peet's Coffee & Tea, Green Olive Catering, Something Savory, and Winston Flowers.