Utah Valley University will present the largest Latin dance event in the state of Utah on Friday, Oct. 5. The 10thannual Bachata Fest dance will be from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the UCCU Center, on UVU’s campus.
Hosted by Multicultural Student Services at the university, the fest will feature Grupo Extra and Frank Reyes. He is a Grammy nominee and has appeared internationally, including Madison Square Garden and Shea Stadium in New York. Reyes has received three Casandra Awards, which are the highest-ranked Dominican music awards.
Bachata music originated in the Dominican Republic in the early 20thcentury and is internationally known.
Grupo Extra has been honored for advancing the Latin culture through music.
Proceeds from the event will go toward UVU student scholarships. The first 1,000 ticket purchases will be at $15; after those are sold, the price increases to $20. There is also a VIP ticket package that includes light refreshments and a meeting with the artists. That option is $100 per person.
Tickets may be purchased at https://uvu.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx.
More information on UVU’s Multicultural Student Services is available at www.uvu.edu/multicultural.
About Utah Valley University
At nearly 40,000 students and growing, Utah Valley University is the largest public university in the state of Utah, and one of a few in the nation offering a model that combines the rigor and richness of a first-rate teaching university with the openness and vocational programs of a community college. UVU’s unique model, which focuses on student success, engaged learning, rigorous academic programs, and faculty-mentored research, is transforming higher education by making it more affordable and accessible to students of all backgrounds.