w I mw U VW low VV W7 w w --a xi.a. .. ,. .-. . - a i4$6F 4 }',{,k V t - i 3 + x v z <.a fi L - t -n f i + .. .. .. x : D A N C E R E C 0 R D S T 0. By Noelle Brower A NN ARBOR is a city of movement; in between classes students stream from one hall of. academia to another; in the Diag they play hacky-sack or spin around on skateboards. In the streets there is the stop and go traffic fighting to beat the next red light, and dodge the students on bicycles. In the clubs and bars at night, bodies move to the music of the latest D.J. or cool band. But there is another form of movement different from the above yet one that nonetheless encompasses all forms of movement: Dance. Whether it is the most recent show staged by the Department of Dance's Ann Arbor Dance Works, or some spectacle from a renowned touring company, Ann Arbor is a city that moves in unison with the times, yet beats a rhythm of its own. In recent years, with the arrival of several young and inspired dancers as faculty members, the University's Department of Dance has slowly emerged as an artistic force in Ann Arbor. In its small studio on the second floor of the Dance building, the faculty hosts shows ranging from Faculty members of the dance department have brought fresh talent to senior presentations to faculty con- Ann Arbor. certs. No eetd matterwhtevlfsklis crs.Noedtevery show level of skill undertaken shows. The amount of effort put intocap is the Ann Arbor Dance Work preseneeeysoisudran their shows is reflected in the con- which premiered last year to rav with the same seriousness and care as sistently good productions they reviews and sold-out crowds. Ti any professional company. The present. company of dancers is drawn from ti faculty and its students are a team The feather in the Department's talented faculty itself. The compa and all work together on each other's went to New York last fall, where the By John Logie (.CORDED MUSIC is extremely R{ useful in dormitories. Because dormitory walls are all wafer thin, it's important to have a handy supply of background music to insure a modicum of sonic privacy. On the other hand, if one's neighbors refuse to maintain a decibel level that is tolerable it's nice to have something to blast back with, like John and Yoko's Live Peace in Toronto played at maximum volume, or perhaps the entire Flipper library played back-to- back. Sure most new students come to the University with a woefully inadequate recorded arsenal, we commend these stores to you: Schoolkids' (523 E. Liberty): Hitting the S-kids is habit- forming. Schoolkids' is first in the hearts of Michigan students, and one stroll through the store will tell you why. It has everything: Rock, blues, jazz, classical, cut-outs, funk, impor- ts, New Age music, folk, soundtracks, comedy, 45s, and viritually anything else are all available at Schoolkids', and most anything they don't have they can order. The selection is so good it borders on dangerous. Take only as much money as you can afford to part with - you'll part with it. SKR Classical (Liberty): At presstime this separate, specialized sister store to Schoolkids' had not opened, so it's hard to say what the ramifications of this new store will be. Will the main store still have a classicl section? Is SKR big enough and clever enough to do classical properly? Can three record stores peacefully co-exist on one block? These and many more questions will be resolved by what will undoubtedly be a most enjoyable fact-finding mission. Liberty Music (417 E. Liberty): Liberty is the established classical music store, featuring an extensive library, and knowledgable salespeople. There's also a lot of weird stuff in the store - Broadway Cast records dating back to the dawn of man, obscure operas. But the best thing about Liberty is its listening booths, where customers are en- couraged to sample their selections before purchasing them. Discount Records (300 S. State): Discount is part of a chain of record stores, and that limits it somewhat, but lately it has made some moves that are designed to keep it up to speed with its competitors, and the store is looking and shopping better than ever. The addition of some hep help that don't stare blankly when music, then go up to the ol' Wazoo, the student's choice for the best used record store for four years running. Wazoo is a vinyl funhouse with a strong selection of recent releases, bolstered by excellent out-of-print and import sections...a cheap bin that rivals the Salvation Army's, and a record hunt service that is remarkably effective. The at- mosphere is pleasant, if cramped, and the bulk of the records come with a guarantee. You may never pay full price for a record again. P.J.'s (619 Packard): Although P.J.'s is somewhat removed from the campus record nexus, it is easily wor th the walk (get a shake from Pizza Bob on the way and things will be downright pleasant). P.J.'s is a grass- roots, community-oriented operation run by some of the most genial people in town. The selection is very good, asked about Camper Van Beethoven with specialization in jazz, and make Discount an up-and-coming throw-back stuff from the decade outlet. when music really mattered. Often State Discount (307 S. State): More! times the discs come in a complimen- a drugstore than a record store really, tary plastic baggy, which is a nice but State Discount gets all the major touch. This ain't the place for com- releases and sells them cheaply. If pact discs, but for concert tickets, Billboard has heard of it, State good conversation, and a cramped but Discount probably has it, and has it entertaining swing through stacks of for peanuts if you get it while its hot. wax, P.J.'s is the place. Wazoo Records (3361/2 S. State): If Schoolkids' Used and Rare (514 E. you don't mind mildly manhandled William): Put the emphasis on rare. r 1 I c 1 f t 1 1 i i r t I Dance Theatre Studio " 81T &a Classes in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and ballroom. New Classes beginning September 8 For current class schedule and more information call 995-4242. A0 SZE-CHUAN WEST Specializing in Sze-chuan, Hunan, and Mandarine cuisine DINING - COCKTAILS - CARRY-OUT Y( THE DETROIT NEWS' choice as "the best new Chinese restaurant for 1980" now in Ann Arbor with another y i WE'RE CLOSE BY & RIGHT ON YOUR WAY E. HURON E. LIBERTY I~. A N.UNIVERSITY E WILA / IN z 4-A CRISLER ARENA STADIUM BLVD. 1) 337 MAYNARD 2) 3752 S. STATE ST. 3) 2000 W. STADIUM BLVD. (Y\ O Fit THIS mb new sched M GE T O *c OF YOUJ? ONLY AT: McDonald's® 337 MAYNARD 2000 W. S (NEXT TO NICKELS ARCADE) ANN A 3752 S. STATE , ANN ARBOR *Sorry, Does Not Apply to McD.L. T. Limit ONE COUPON PER CUSOTMER, M \ t Offer Not Valid With Any Other Offer With Thi OFFER EXPIRES: OCTOBER 4, I EEEEEEUEEEEE great restaurant to serve / you better! VOTED BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT IN "BEST OF ANN ARBOR" BY YOU, THE STUDENT Open 7 days a week 711 N. University (necr State Street) " Ann Arbor Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 -10:00 Friday 11:30-11:00 Saturday 12:00 -11:00 Sunday 12:00 -10:00 2161 W, STADIUM Phone 769-5722 Page 4 - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, September 4, 1986 F The Michigan Daily --- Thursda