Feb. 18, 2022 – Three internationally touring dance companies are coming to the 1,460-seat Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts at South Florida State College (SFSC) in Avon Park.
The National Dance Company of Ireland performs their thrilling production, Rhythm of the Dance, on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. From the creation in 1998, Rhythm of the Dance has been touring internationally to sold-out houses across the globe, making it the longest running Irish dance show after Riverdance. The live musical accompaniment of the bodhrán, Irish flute and low whistle, uilleann pipes, fiddle, and Gaelic harp combines traditional music and dance with the most up-to-date stage technology. This two-hour dance and music extravaganza takes audiences on an exhilarating and exciting, energy-packed time trip through the ages. Seen by over 7 million, it is internationally rated as one of the most popular and busiest Irish step dance shows in the world making it such a success with critics and audiences worldwide.
Tickets start at $30 and students/children get a 50% discount. Groups of 12 or more receive a 20% discount.
Catapult: The Amazing Shadow Dancers garnered fame on Season 8 of “America’s Got Talent” for their incredible and mind-boggling performances. They are scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 27 at 3 p.m.
Founded in 2009, by Adam Battlestein, the choreographer and director for Pilobolus Dance Theatre for 19 years, Catapult is a magical production that features incredible dancers who work behind a screen to create shadow silhouettes of shapes from the world. This kaleidoscope of colorful storytelling will awe and astound you as they make Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” spring to life and their bodies transform into a mountain, an elephant, a dragon, and even a helicopter, and travel the world from Paris to Beijing in under 10 minutes.
“Catapult is a great show for the whole family — full of laughs, emotions, and miracles,” said Cindy Garren, director of cultural programs. “We want our local youth to experience Catapult, so tickets are only $10 for kids.”
Adult Tickets for Catapult start at $20 and groups of 12 or more get a 50% discount.
The Tamburitzans are the longest-running U.S.-based folk ensemble dedicated to the performance of music, song, and dance of international culture. For the past 80 years and several international tours, the performance has dazzled audiences with elaborate costumes, authentic musical instruments, and a celebration of dance. Dances from Italy, Finland, Bulgaria, Poland, Croatia, and more will be featured. They are scheduled for Tuesday, March 8 at 1:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $15 and there is a 50% discount for students.
For performance videos, the full schedule, or to purchase tickets, visit the SFSC Performing Arts website at sfscARTS.org or call the SFSC Box Office at 863-784-7178.
Feb. 7, 2022 – This year’s fifth annual Million Dollar Hole-in-One Golf Shootout drew golfers to the Sun ‘N Lake Golf Club in Sebring for a chance to hit a hole-in-one and walk away with a $1 million prize. During the three days of qualifying from Jan. 13 through Jan. 15, the South Florida State College (SFSC) Foundation raised funds to support the College’s Athletic Department. SFSC fields four athletic teams: women’s volleyball, women’s cross country, men’s baseball, and women’s softball. The total amount raised was approximately $17,700.
“I am pleased that the student-athletes are respectable and that they are representing our community in a professional and courteous way,” said event sponsor Ronnie Carter, Century 21 Advanced All Service Realty, Inc.
On the evening of Saturday, Jan. 15, the 12 finalists took one shot at winning the $1 million prize by making a hole-in-one at the par-3 18th hole of Deer Run. Although no one walked away with the ultimate prize, first-place finalist Steve Sortore of Plainfield, Ind. won $750 for landing his ball 20’ 11” from the hole. Donald Bressette of Sebring, Fla. claimed $500 for second place when his ball fell 40’ 7” from the hole, and third-place Brad Crone of Estero, Fla. received $250 for getting within 50’ 7”.
“We appreciate our sponsors and the competitors who participated in this event,” said Jamie Bateman, executive director of institutional advancement at SFSC. “The SFSC Foundation provides financial support to students, which enhances their access to the affordable, quality education, training, and experience they will need to excel as tomorrow’s leaders. This was also a fun and exciting time getting to know the golfers as they battle to get on the leaderboard.”
Thank you to this year’s sponsors:
- Event Sponsor – Century 21 Advanced All Service Realty, Inc.
- Award Sponsor – AdventHealth Sebring
- Media Sponsors – Herald Advocate and Sebring Radio
- Hitting Zone Sponsors – Dr. Deborah Fuschetti, Marmer Construction, Sun ‘N Lake Improvement District, Albritton Insurance Services, LLC, Bowen and Son Roofing, Inc., W2 Holdings, LLC, and Quality Tees & Sporting Goods
- Qualifying Sponsors – The Estrada Family; Havery Services, LLC; Tom and Nancy Leitzel; Lena Phelps; Creative Printing; Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Cullen, Mackenzie, and Emmarie Fells; Dr. David Boersma; Turner Furniture; Indy Boys; Robbins Nursery; Twilight Glass; and Sunny South Exterminators
