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Irish Step Dance Groups **** Heritage Irish Stepdancers
This group is usually a mixture of younger and older dancers displaying soft and hard shoe steps. The group’s objective is to promote Irish culture through the medium of Irish dancing.
Invigorate yourself by experiencing traditional Irish Dance with Celtic dress and music featuring international award-winner, Linnane Wick. Limited availability in March.
The Inter-Tribal Dancers, in full regalia, will perform the dances from the Navajo, the Pawnee, and the Mohowk. Drumming and singing accompany the dancers.
Ms. Alt, native Filipino of Hawaii, is director and choreographer of this amazing dance troupe. They presents a mesmerizing program of Polynesian dance and lore. This group delivers a professional polished show that promises to capture the imagination of the audience. Availabl all year but limited to night performances
Ms. Romero focuses on the dance, music, instruments, and history of Spain, Mexico, and the Southwest United States to illustrate how cultures borrow from each other and contribute to each other through the arts. In a colorful visual setting this program illustrates how cultures influence each other over the centuries.
The Danza Matachina Tlaxcalteca Guadalupana are traditional dancers from Mexico. They perform the ancient dances of their ancestors. These indios have survived through the Conquistadors and the many revolutions in Mexico. Take a look back in history to the pre-Columbian dances and costuming of an ancient people. Their traditional native clothing and the dances are clarified and explained.
Moo Lan Chu’an is a slow motion form of Chinese martial arts with its versions of Bare Hand, Fan, and Sword. The dances have graceful and rhythmic movements and are synchronized with music. Each dance is introduced by the Shanghai born dancer.
Students experience the historic community dances that have been the backbone of social life throughout the settlement of the United States. Caller Myers teaches and leads any size group in a variety of dances, including reels, circle and square dances, and explains the historical context as he calls. Live old-time string band music (fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass) is provided.
With a mix of colorful native dress, ethnic dances from many places (Romania, Serbia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Israel, Greece, and others) are performed. Watching this dance group is a very different experience and enjoyable for children and adults alike. All music and dance is authentic and presented as it would be done by the local village people in the town square. Audience participation can be included if desired.
Experience the rhythms of southern Spain’s flamenco. Feel the intensity in the singer’s voice, admire the graceful hands and arm movements of the dancer and the complexity of footwork combinations, and vibrate with the sounds of razgueados escaping from the guitar. Paco and Laura bring it all together in song, dance, and music.
The Southwest Spanish Colonial Dancers are a family dance group that keep alive the traditional and heritage of the dances performed in the southwest United States during the colonial times.
Sali and Steve take the audience on an exciting and educational journey from a Moorish village in Morocco to a spirited dance in Madrid. Besides being accomplished performers, they have strong backgrounds in education. They enjoy educating while entertaining - involving the audience and explaining the history and subtleties of their art. Together they capture the roots and influences of the art of flamenco with masterful execution and flair.
Postoley’s exuberant dances and stunning clothing brings cultural heritage to life. The performances emphasize Ukraine, Poland, and other eastern European cultures. The dance, music, costumes, and folklore are woven together into a colorful mosaic that gives insight and appreciation to the heritage. The singing of traditional Ukraine folk songs is part of this performance. Audience size is up to 250 per assembly.
"Sharing our tradition" is a cultural program of songs and dances featuring Jingle, Fancy Shawl, Traditional, Southern Straight, and Grass dance from the Kiowa, Arapahoe Cheyenne, and Arikara Tribes.
Live music, dance, and colorful traditional native dress take you away to their northern homelands without the price of the trip!
Two to ten dancers will perform the traditional Middle East dances to include the sword, tribal Bedouin dances, and the cane dance of Egypt. Live music and colorful traditional native dress are part of the performance. The striking Bedouin black and silver dress with coins will dazzle the eyes while the movements, music, and rhythms capture your mind. Explore the Middle East in dance and music.
If you ever want to explore the Norwegian culture, this is the group to seek out. The education and information on the culture, language, arts, and crafts is paramount.
Ziva Dunya (bright world) is a troupe of musicians, storytellers, and dancers. They paint a vivid picture of the rhythms, traditions, and wisdom tales of the rich Middle Eastern culture through stories, poetry, music, and dance. It is both entertaining and educational. The famous “snake dance” is but one of the dances performed.
The very essence of the Ukrainian culture is presented by dedicated group of women dancers. The presentation includes Ukrainian foods, crafts, and the unique, colorful dancers’ dresses.
The “Dances of the Americas” focus is on Mexico and folklorico dancing from nine (9) different states of Mexico. The group will bring a minimum of 10 dancers up to 30 dancers in full native dress with music. Enjoy the sounds and sights as the group includes Salsa, Manga and Cumbas as dances. Hip Hop is available also!
The German culture through dance is performed by native Germans who want to share their dance culture with those in the United States. The dances come from all the German speaking areas of the world.
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