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World of Ethnic Dance and Music - Grades K-5

Presented by Performing Arts for Youth Society at San Mateo Performing Arts Center

November 17, 2009

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World of Ethnic Dance and Music - Grades K-5

Performing Arts for Youth Society presents their 2009-2010 season starting with World of Ethnic Dance and Music produced by Ruth Mankin, Arts Education Consultant. This performance features Leung's White Crane Dragon and Lion Dance Ensemble, De Rompe y Raja (Afro-Peruvian Dance Ensemble), and Eddie Madril (Native American Dancer).

Leung's White Crane Dragon and Lion Dance Ensemble- There are many different kinds of lion dances...

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Leung's White Crane Dragon and Lion Dance Ensemble- There are many different kinds of lion dances with distinctive styles and historical roots. Leung’s White Crane presents a Cantonese style similar to the type preserved by Cantonese opera groups in the late 18th century. The group performs regularly at street fairs, New Year’s parades, and family banquets.

De Rompe y Raja, Afro-Peruvian Dance Ensemble - De Rompe y Raja was founded in 1995, as a cultural organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Afro-Peruvian traditions and culture from the coastal region of Peru, where the music and motifs of European, African and indigenous peoples intersect. The troupe has collaborated with Coro Hispano of San Francisco and the World Repertory Ensemble, and performed at numerous universities and festivals, including appearances at the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival.

Eddie Madril, Native American Dancer - Eddie Madril of Four Winds presents the Grass Dance. Before any war party or ceremony, the Grass dancers were always the first to go out to flatten the tall prairie grass. The movements the dancers used with their feet were stomping and sweeping motions done in rhythm with the drum's beat. Songs for the Grass dance tell stories of battles or a warrior’s experiences. The Grass is one of the oldest dances in Powwows today.

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San Mateo Performing Arts Center

600 North Delaware Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401

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Tickets:
$4-$9

Times:
9:30am & 11:30am

Phone: 650-342-3933

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Free lot parking is available.

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