Break Away is under the artistic direction of Chair Dr. Doug Risner, and features the work of graduating seniors Lindsey Hinderliter of Redford, MI; Sharissa Thompson of Detroit; and Erin Hennig, Grand Blanc, MI. Each choreographer will present a representative body of choreographic work honed over the years of study at WSU. This year's emerging choreographers also include recent dance graduates Chris Masters, now an independent dance artist in New York City and Liz Schmidt of Gravity, Detroit's only professional jazz and hip-hop dance company.

Tickets available at the door one hour prior to performance; ticket prices are $12 General Admission/$6 Student ID & Seniors. Maggie Allesee Studio Series is presented in Wayne State's Old Main Building, Third Floor Studio 3317.

The Maggie Allesee Department of Dance is one of 65 exemplary dance institutions accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance and is a vital division of Wayne State's College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts. Wayne State University, located in the heart of Detroit's cultural center, is a premier institution of higher education offering more than 350 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to more than 33,000 students.