When Linda Krizmanich arrived on campus as a freshman, she quickly found a group that reflected her interests in dance and world culture.

Krizmanich (senior-biology) is a member of the Penn State Internationale Dancers, a close-knit group of 22 men and women which promotes ethnic culture through song and dance.

"I found my nook," said Krizmanich, who has been with the ensemble for three years.

The ensemble will present its second annual winter concert at 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday in 132 White Building. The theme for this year's show is "Celebrate the Children."

The dancers, singers, and musicians of PSID will perform seven suites during their concert. A suite consists of three or four performances centered around a particular country. Suites in the upcoming performance reflect the cultures of Greece, Israel, Germany, Egypt, the Ukraine, the Phillipine Islands and China.

The group has about a dozen suites in its repertory, Ann Hsu (senior-electrical engineering) said. Foreign choreographers are brought in to teach the ensemble the authentic international dances. Three or four times each semester, these choreographers conduct day-long workshops to teach the dancers the steps and the cultural heritage behind them, she said.

Other members of PSID, whose interests vary from computer science to family studies, said that belonging to PSID is both enjoyable and rewarding. Practicing for two hours two nights each week brings members close to each other, said Martin Ramirez (senior-computer science).

"It's hard work, but it's fun because you're with people you really enjoy being with," said Ann Schlosser (freshman-human development and family studies).

Hsu said PSID helps her forget about her studies.

"I'm an electrical engineering major, and it actually helped me stay sane," she said.

Director Elizabeth A. Hanley founded PSID in 1978. Hanley is an assistant professor who teaches ballroom, international, folk and square dancing, as well as ice skating and tennis classes.

Aside from its winter concert, PSID performs a 2-hour spring concert and travels throughout Pennsylvania and neighboring states. The group performs for ethnic and folk festivals, and visits secondary and elementary schools. In March 1987, PSID performed at EPCOT Center in Ontario, Florida.

Auditions for PSID are held once each semester. Dancers who are selected for PSID first gain apprenticeship positions and must audition a second time to gain membership. Auditions will be held again on Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. in 133 White Building.