The EPO is excited to welcome back our collaborators from the University of Evansville’s Mad Hot Ballroom (MHB) Program. The program launched as a partnership in 2017 with Glenwood Leadership Academy, and was made possible through a sponsorship from Judith Ann Griffin. It provides partner dance education and performance opportunities to children and adults in our community, and is designed to make dance accessible to everyone. If interested in being involved, contact program advisor Erin Lewis at EL131@evansville.edu. Tonight’s dance accompaniment was choreographed by the MHB team to both honor the original West Side Story choreography, and incorporate more Puerto Rican rhythms.

Angela Paul

Glenwood Leadership Academy Dance Teacher

MHB Co-Founder

Erin Lewis

Executive Director,

Center for Innovation & Change,

University of Evansville

MHB Co-Founder

& UE Dance Company Advisor

Ruben Recinos

University of Evansville

Physician Assistant Program,

2023 graduate

UE Dance Company performer