The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Friday, November 3, 1995               TAG: 9511010168
SECTION: PORTSMOUTH CURRENTS      PAGE: 06   EDITION: FINAL 
SOURCE: BY REBECCA A. MYERS, STAFF WRITER 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   36 lines

LOCAL VARIETY SHOW TO BENEFIT JOY FUND

Tickets are now on sale for ``Dance Magic,'' a variety show by the Lakewood Dance and Music Center of Norfolk staged to benefit the Joy Fund.

The two-hour show, featuring dancers from age 4 to senior citizens, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Willett Hall.

``This is not a recital,'' said Janet McManus, supervisor of the program. ``It's something the general public of all ages would enjoy.''

The show includes country-western dance, ballroom dance, ballet, tap and jazz.

Through advance ticket sales, the troupe hopes to raise $6,000 for the Joy Fund.

``All proceeds will go to the Joy Fund after expenses are paid,'' said McManus. ``We try to get a lot of our technical equipment donated as much as possible so that we don't have big expenses.''

Appearances will be made by radio personality Gigi Young of ``The Fox'' WAFX-106.9, news anchor Barbara Ciara of WVEC-TV 13, as well as dancers from the Beth School of Dance and the Virginia Ballet Theater.

Tickets are $6. Advance tickets may be purchased from Lakewood Dance and Music Center, 1612 Willowwood Drive, Norfolk, or from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 27-30 at the Gail Harts Dance Co., 3574 Towne Point Road.

No tickets will be sold at Willett Hall. The program is co-sponsored by Ports Events and the Gail Harts Dance Co.

Call 441-5833 for information. by CNB