RADFORD -- Radford University's Fall Dance Fest 2009 kicks off the dance performance season on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 8 p.m., in Bondurant Auditorium, Preston Hall. The performance continues Friday, Oct. 2, at 8 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 3, at 2 p.m. A variety of dance repertoire will be featured. The event is traditionally among the highlights of RU's annual Family Weekend. Tickets are free for RU students, $5 for faculty and staff and their dependents and $8 for general public. To learn more, call the dance department at (540) 831-6850.