This class introduces the technique of Haitian Folkloric dance. Representing various nations such as Mayi, Ibo and Nago, each dance has it’s own distinctive character, choreography and spirit. You will experience the meditative Yanvalou, the fiery rhythms of Petwo, to the playful and celebratory dances of Banda and Rara. Expect a high energy class in celebration of a rich, spiritual tradition. A dance experience guaranteed to UPLIFT, INSPIRE & INFORM!
Live Music with celebrated Haitian drummer Daniel ‘Brav’ Brevil and Co.
Portsha Jefferson is the founder and artistic director of Rara Tou Limen, an arts organizationthat has been promoting Haitian culture for the pastsixyears.RTLhas continually offered participantsthe opportunity to experience Haitian music, dance and c ... Go to event
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Aquarium’s Baja Splash Festival. Witness ancient Aztec dance and cultural folk dances from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, and beyond. Enjoy mariachi performances, interactive music from Central and South America, kids’ crafts and face painting, ethnic cuisine, Latin cooking demos with Seafood for the Future, special appearances by Telemundo news anchors, encounters with Baja animals, and bilingual programs from diver shows to talks by animal experts from World Wildlife Fund Mexico. Win free tickets to the Museum of Latin American Art 10 minutes after every hour. We’ll also give away 10 special prizes and will feature a Saturday parade at Noon to celebrate our 10th year! Those born on the 10th of any month will get in for FREE by presenting ... 
South Asian Music and Arts Association presents ‘Parampara – Bharatnatyam & Odissi Concert by Hema Malini with her Daughters Esha and Ahana Deol.
When: October 1, 2011
Time: 07:30 PM
Where: Skirball Center
566 LaGuardia Place, Washington Square South New York
Ticket: $40, $60, $125, $150, &200 (Includes Post Concert Reception & Meet Artist)
Contact Email: simmi.bhatia@samaa.us
Steeped in tai chi, meditation, Chinese opera movement, modern dance and ballet, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan features a rich repertoire rooted in Asian myths, folklore and aesthetics with a contemporary perspective.
Following their 2007 Wild Cursive appearance in Memorial Hall, Cloud Gate returns with Water Stains on the Wall – a metaphor for the highest aesthetics in Chinese calligraphy. Accompanied by traditional Chinese instrumental music, dancers create an abstract world of beauty and magic while images of drifting clouds are projected onto a white set like flowing ink, conjuring Chinese classical landscape painting.
When: Thursday, October 6, 2011 – 7:30 PM
Friday, October 7, 2011 – 8:00 PM
Where: Memorial Hall, NC
Pricing Information: Single: $49/$39/$19
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The Serbian National Folk Dance Ensemble presents KOLO as it visits Chicago during its North American tour, organized by SCA Oplenac in Toronto as part of its 25th Anniversary celebration. The performance features music, dance, and traditional costumes that celebrate Serbian culture.
When: Sunday, October 30, 2011
Time: 7:00PM
Where: HARRIS THEATER AT MILLENNIUM PARK
205 E. RANDOLPH DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60601
Ticket: $35, $45, $55, $65
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Franco-American singer Michele Choiniere with David Gusakov (violin), Will Patton (mandolin) and Dono Schabner (guitar).
Born into a musical Franco-American family in northern Vermont, Michele Choiniere began performing traditional Franco-American music at an early age. Michele is an award-winning Smithsonian Folkways recording artist, with a radiant, compelling voice. Her music and artistry capture a delicate sensibility, overlaying a raw authenticity. She has major performance accolades, including the Lowell Folk Festival (largest in the US). Her lyrics and music focus on nature, romance and social issues connected to being Franco-American, and her performances blend traditional Franco-American and Quebec folk songs, original compositions, jazz standards, and an occasional French classi ... 
THOUSANDS TO GATHER FOR 21st ANNUAL ALBANIAN-AMERICAN FESTIVAL IN THE BRONX
Over 2,500 members of the Albanian-American community will gather for the 21st annual Albanian Festival, a colorful celebration of Albanian music and dance. This is the largest Albanian-American cultural event in the United States each year.
WHEN: November 12, 2011 at 5:30 P.M.
WHERE: Lehman Performing Arts Center at Lehman College, 250 Bedford Park Boulevard, Bronx, NY
WHAT: Now in its 21st year, the annual Albanian Festival is a celebration of Albanian culture, including traditional Albanian clothing such as the xhubleta and chakshir, unique musical instruments such as the cifteli and lahute, and a rare opportunity to listen to and view a variety of Albanian music and dance.
WHO: Presented by The Mother Teresa ... 
The Rhythm of Rajasthan ensemble, with its enthralling music and dance, hails from the windswept Great Thar Desert in Rajasthan (“the land of kings”), a region that has one of the liveliest folk traditions in India. The musicians, from the Langa (“song giver”) and Manghaniyar hereditary groups of itinerant entertainers, return to New York with their program encompassing driving percussion, ecstatic Sufi songs, and hypnotic sarangi (bowed lute) and algoza (double flute). They are joined by the famed Suva Devi, a dancer seen in Tony Gatlif’s film Latcho Drom, who performs the sinuous Kalbeliya Sapera snake charming dance and the spectacular Bhavai folk dance.
When: Saturday, November 19, 2011 8:30 PM
Where: Zankel Hall @ Carnegie Hall
57th Street and 7th Avenue, NY, NY
Ticket: $34, $40
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Registration Fee is $ 89 Per Group entry, which includes tickets for participants and dance directors. Applications will not be processed until registration fee has been paid.
Last date to Register is February 25th, 2012 at 5 pm. The deadline to submit CD’s is March 9th 2012.
Contest categories are: Sub Junior Folk (ages 4-7), Sub Junior Film (ages 4-7), Sub Junior Remix (ages 4-7) Junior Folk (ages 8-12), Junior Film (ages 8-12), Junior Remix (ages 8-12), Senior Folk (ages 13-18), Senior Film (ages 13-18) and Senior Remix (ages 13-18) & a non competitive Adult Showcase category.
When: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM
Where: India Community Center
525 Los Coches Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
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The Ypapanti Greek Food Festival in East Pittsburgh has several centers of food and entertainment for you and your entire family to enjoy a sunny afternoon or a cool summer night. Our Indoor Dining Room features a diverse menu of Greek entrees and Pastries. And the Outdoor Grecian Garden, is a festive environment with gyros, loukoumades, and live Greek folk music and authentic Greek folk dance performances.
When: August 16 – 19, 2012
Time: 11:00AM – 10:00PM Daily
Indoor food line closes and 9:00PM
Where: Olympia Hall
1575 Electric Avenue, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112
Admission: Free Admission and Parking
Festival Menu
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