On a campus facing budget cuts left and right, the dance and theater departments at Sacramento State have created a student-run organization that hopes to promote these forms of art amongst all majors.

“Anyone in or outside the department can join. It just serves to foster an interest in this art and get dance out onto the campus and into the community as much as possible,” said club adviser Lorelei Bayne.

The Without Boundaries Dance Alliance, previously named the Sac State Dance Alliance, is composed of members looking to further their experience in dance and theater, even if that is not their focus in school.

“Almost all of the members of the organization have performed at least one production put on by the theater department,” Bayne said. “Even if they are not majors or minors in dance, that they can come together and be members of this organization.”

Being a member of the club helps these students outside of the classroom, said club president Danielle Massaglia, junior dance and computer engineering major.

Being a part of this club is important because you get closer to people and it is always good to have those relationships,” Massaglia said. “This allows you to be involved – you get to know your faculty and fellow students outside of class.”

Besides friendship, Massaglia said the dance alliance also helps students pursuing careers in dance.

“This clubs allows members to travel to dance conferences so they can showcase their work and represent the dance and theatre department here at Sac State,” Massaglia said. “Not only does this get our school out there, it also helps the dancers gain experience and exposure.”

During spring break, some of the students of this club will be representing Sac State by performing at the American College Dance Festival at CSU – Long Beach.

To help with their travel expenses, the Without Boundaries Dance Alliance is hosting a fundraiser from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday in Solano Hall, Room 1010.

“Some of the organization members will be performing some of their work that they are showcasing at the festival,” Bayne said. “This is really important to them and our campus. They are representing what we do here at Sac State.”

Students interested in being a member of the Dance Alliance are encouraged to e-mail the club president for further information and future meeting times at [email protected].

“Dance is a very important asset to the community and the campus,” Bayne said. “This is a wonderful opportunity for students to be involved in something and have a voice.

Erin Rogers can be reached at [email protected]