Sunday Concert Series
Enjoy two musical performances by the Utah Valley Bell Choir in the Museum’s Grand Gallery. The concert is free, but tickets are required and are available at the Museum’s East Desk. 3:30 and 5:00pm
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The Cougarettes of Brigham Young University have long been associated with the pageantry and tradition of BYU intercollegiate athletics. First established in 1946, the Cougarettes boast an alumni of thousands, who have helped to make the Cougarettes what they are today. In the year 2000, they joined forces with the cheer squad, promoting spirit and dancing during home games.
The Cougarettes are categorized as a precision dance team, but in fact the scope and breadth of their focus is deeper and much more varied. The Cougarettes are fluid in jazz, funk, lyrical, character, high kick, and military. Dancers are required to have knowledge and practical abilities in ballet, modern, and jazz technique. They must also maintain their growth and progression in each of these areas while they are members of the Cougarette performing team.
The Cougarettes are the 2010 National Collegiate Dance Team Champions. They were also awarded the title of Grand Champions, with the highest score overall. They also won the award for Best Choreography. They have been named as one of the top 25 Collegiate Dance Teams in the Nation in “Dance Spirit” magazine. The Cougarettes were National Collegiate Dance Team Champions in 2007, 2006, 2005, 2001, 1999, 1998, 1997, after winning the NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Team Championships. Eight titles as well as three top four finishes have made the Cougarettes truly a team to watch. They are credited with raising the level of competitive collegiate dance teams to a new and respected level. They were also USA (United Spirit Association) National Champions in 2005 and 2006.
The Cougarettes are recognized as having a high level of technical excellence and advanced level of difficulty from the dancers and within the choreography that they present. Becoming a member of the Cougarette dance team is very competitive as anywhere from 100 to 150 hopeful applicants audition each year. Interested dancers come from across the country to audition for a spot on the team of 16 dancers. The Cougarettes must be in peak physical form and possess a wholesome appearance with an incredible sense of stage presence. Energy, excitement, and professionalism are all synonymous with the BYU Cougarettes. Former and present Cougarettes have held the title of Miss Drill and Dance Team USA and royalty and many have gone on to teach highly successful and competitive dance teams of their own. Former Cougarettes have also been hired as performers for Walt Disney Co. (National and International), Universal Studios, Opryland, various cruise lines, Broadway and touring productions, Professional Dance Companies, as well as National Basketball Association (NBA) dancers. The Cougarettes were performers at various live sites and venues throughout the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.
The mission of the Cougarettes is to provide the very best high quality halftimes and dance performances all while maintaining the standards, spiritual focus, and atmosphere of Brigham Young University and the LDS Church.
In addition to the spectacular display of the Tulip Festival in April, the Old Dutch Store is sponsoring Dutch Days.
Idlewild and the Accords will perform authentic Dutch tunes and guests can experience a little bit of Holland. Garden tours and demonstrations are available every day.
Past Event
Easter Holiday Activities
Utah Easter Holiday Calendar
Thanksgiving Point
3003 Thanksgiving Way Lehi
BYU Theatre Ballet will celebrate its 40th year by bringing the popular romance to life with original choreography by artistic director Shani Robison and live accompaniment of Sergei Prokofiev’s magnificent score by the BYU Philharmonic conducted by Kory Katseanes.
“The BYU Philharmonic will perform with BYU Theatre Ballet in a full-length ballet for the first time since the 1980s,” said BYU ballet faculty member Lynne Thompson. “That, coupled with beautiful dancing will add to the overall appeal of this classic tale that whisks audiences far away to the land of ‘happily-ever-afters.’ It’s a perfect fit for celebrating Valentine’s Day.”
An exciting addition to “Cinderella” that area royalty won’t want to miss will be the children’s “Prince and Princess Party” which will begin an hour before each performance in the de Jong Concert Hall lobby.
“Children can dress up in their prince and princess costumes to meet Cinderella, Prince Charming, the Fairy Godmother, and all of her fairies,” said Thompson. “Parents are welcome to bring cameras to take pictures with the dancers.”
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Theatre & Dance Performances
BYU Theatre Arts
De Jong Concert Hall, BYU, Provo
What’s in a name? When the name is “Romeo and Juliet” the answer is Romance. We’ve got the poetry and romance of Shakespeare’s love scenes, surrounded by humor, and the chance for the audience to pick a happier ending. Oh—and you might get to be in a sword fight.
An interactive dinner show, one of Shakespeare’s classics as it has never been done before.
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Valentine’s Day Events & Activities
Need to woo your valentine? Bring a date to BYU’s Museum of Peoples and Cultures (MPC) to experience a night of Egyptian culture and cuisine on Valentine’s Day. The Egyptian-themed date night “Sphinxes and Sweethearts” will begin at 7:00 that evening.
“We created this date night as a means to educate participants about ancient Egyptian culture in a relaxed, casual setting,” said Anna McKean, promotions manager at the MPC.
The evening will be filled with competition, prizes, learning, and food. Couples will have the chance to win prizes through three different activities: a mummy-wrapping race, a set of three different games (Pyramid, Egyptian Balderdash, and “Matching of the Gods”), and painting hieroglyphics. Mediterranean refreshments will also be provided for the couples to enjoy.
*Discontinued Event
Utah Valentine’s Day Events & Activities
Museum of Peoples and Cultures
Brigham Young University
Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Be a Valentine Princess at Thanksgiving Point! We’ll use fairytale magic and have a Royal adventure complete with crowns, jewels, brave knights, and dragons. Remember, all girls are princesses.
Discontinued Event
Utah Valentine’s Day Events & Activities
Thanksgiving Point Valentine Events
3003 Thanksgiving Way Lehi
Dee’s Dance Promotions presents Utah’s Source for Single Adult Dances (Aged 25+) and varying locations around Utah’s Wasatch Front area.
Dee’s Dances – providing quality Singles events for many years! Thank you for your continued support. Come see why we’re often imitated but never surpassed.
*Discontinued (2021)
Dee’s Dances & Exceptional Sound
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Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center
Midvalley Center for the Performing Arts
Come to The Shops At Riverwoods and be whisked away to a world of Wizards, Wands, and Spells. It’s the Radio Disney Wizards of Waverly Place Party. With the help from friends at Radio Disney, The Shops At Riverwoods will host the Wizards, Wands and Spells Party.
The event will feature games, dancing, and chances to win prizes. Free Admission.
*Expired Event
The Shops at Riverwoods
4801 North University Avenue
Provo, UT 84604 (801) 802-8430