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Show Saturday night entertainment Stagettght, a new group formed to entertain at UBtC this year. Includes, left to right: Jimmy Uangan, Matt Duncan, Tosh Shurz, Kerityn Lowe, and Lianne Wlnterton. They wW perform on Saturday evening, August 6. INTERNATL FOLK DANCE ENSEMBLE The International Fok Dance Ensemble from Brigham Young University offers an adventure In world fok traditions through an array of colorful costumes and flawless footwork. Select students from one of the largest and most versatile fok dance programs In the United States will showcase authentic choreography from more than a dozen countries during the evening of entertainment Saturday the 6th at 7:00 P.M. In Constitution Parte "Because America is such a melting pot, many people begin to feel their roots unfold on stage when they see our performances," said Ed Austin, artistic director of the ensemble. "Our dances come from the people and we have the opportunity to give them back to the people." Whether Its the graceful beauty of the Korean "Fan Dance," the eneigetlc speed of the Hungarian "Szatmari Taneok, or the strength of the Ukrainian "Hopak, audiences are captivated by the versatility and expertise displayed by these young dancers. Come To The Health. Fair Provided and Western ftirope, Asia arid Latin America. Yet, while the program boasts dancesfrom a multitude of countries and cultures, Its American dancing has also become famous at home and abroad. The group has represented the United States at prestigious fok festivals throughout Europe, with their popular Appalachian clogging and pioneer square In dancing being particular favorites. The Fok Dancers have also appeared Canada. festivals throughout East Asia, Israel, Russia and In 1987 the company traveled to festivals hi France, Luxembourg and folk festival in Germany. They were also the featured group at an ethnic international of their much where New York, they presented Binghamton, repertoire. Duchesne County Hospital Saturday, August 13, 1988 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Duchesne County Hospital 250 W. 300 N. Roosevelt, Utah . Plans for the 1987-8- 8 touring season Include concerts in California, Nevada and Utah, as well as an extended summer tourto the East Asia. In the of Philippines, Hong Kong, the Republic of China and the People's Republic China the dancers will present their international showcase. However, toKoreathe ensemble will be representing the United States at the 1 988 Seoul Internatlonal Folklore Festival. BYU Folk Danc-- e he Regardless of their focus international or American-tfor life and exuberance their view who thousands acclaimed ers by annually their excellence In dance. ensemWe Jean Thielen, president of the Luxembourg festival in which the appeared last summer, reviewed the group with these words, TheyhaveaHthe have a lot m positive points you can ask for. they are excellent dancers, they them-- we loved discipline, they were always cheerful, and the audience instantly for hours. their are certain they would have watched performance as a public service by There wiU be something of interest for everyone in the family! . Drawings for free first aid kit! |