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            The dance team Groovaloo will be debuting Shawnee State University with hip-hop, break dancing and “jaw-dropping” displays of athleticism at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at SSU’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.
            On Wednesday, Dec. 16, the 15-member cast will be performing on national TV on the season finale of “So You Think You Can Dance.”
            Groovaloo is best known for their breakout winning performance on NBC’s “Superstars of Dance” and stage performances at the El Portal Theatre in Los Angeles and the Joyce Theater in New York City.
            The show’s intertwined stories chronicle the struggles, hopes and triumphs of the cast as they discover the true meaning of family and share what it’s like to be “in the circle.”
            Based on this award-winning troupe’s true-to-life experiences and told by the dancers who lived them, Groovaloo has the authenticity of “A Chorus Line”-like presentation and the energy of a stomp as it takes the audience through the diverse world of hip hop dance.
            Groovaloo has inspired audiences from all walks of life to celebrate their passion and purpose, revealing the heart and soul behind this incredible art form.
            The Los Angeles Times says of this innovative dance ensemble, “... 15 performers ripple like ocean waves, shake like earthquake zones and spin like corkscrews. These performers from a wide variety of cultures and communities, have come together to create something positive. There’s real human drama onstage …”
            Special student group tickets, rush tickets and senior and family discounts are available. Contact Casey Glenn at the McKinley Box Office at (740) 351-3600. Tickets are also available at ticketmaster.com and Kroger Stores. Visit Groovaloo.com and You Tube for a video preview.
            The Southern Ohio Performing Arts Association and Shawnee State University are presenting the performance as part of the Family Pops Series and it is sponsored by the United States Enrichment Corporation.