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Movin' Around the World: Spring

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Experience the cultures of the world at Movin’ Around the World: Spring, a weeklong celebration filled with live performances, hands-on activities, and family fun! This week will highlight songs, dances, and traditions from unique cultures and regions including: India, the Balkans, and West Africa!

Movin’ Around the World: Spring will take place on April 6-12, 2019, 11 AM – 2:30 PM in the Seattle Center Armory.

DAILY THEMES:
◦ Saturday, April 6 - Youth Rising
◦ Sunday, April 7 - ¡Baila Baila!: Dances from Latin America
◦ Monday, April 8 - From Trad to Today: Music of the North
◦ Tuesday, April 9 - Diwali Lights of India Festival Presents: Dances of India
◦ Wednesday, April 10 - Spirit of Africa Presents: Rhythm and Dance of West Africa
◦ Thursday, April 11 - Balkan Boogie
◦ Friday, April 12 - Sights and Sounds of the British Isles

Performance highlights include:

Odissi Dance with Urvasi Dance Ensemble
West African Dance and Drum with Kouyate Arts Performance Company
Acadian Songs and Dances with La Famille Leger
Kathak Dance with Anga Kala Kathak Academy 
Performance by Fleetwood Park Secondary School 
Bulgarian Folk Dances with Hopa Trop Folk Ensemble
Bharatanatyam Dance with KalaAlaya School of Dance

Plus Hands-On Activities with Purddie Birddie Designs, Happy Squirrel Arts, Teen Tix, Deepti Designs, and More!!

Stay tuned for the full schedule, coming soon!

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