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Show i oo Native American Ballet Heads Pantages Bill Opening Today For the first time In the history of the American stage. native American Ameri-can ballet with Its own original movement move-ment has been produced in ' Xochltl.' an Interpretation of an ancient Toltcc' legend, which will be seen heading the Pantages bill today Ted .Shawn, orig-1 inator of the virile American dunce' art. conceived and executed the ballet. Marthta Graham, a brilliant danceri who has been associated with Mies St.' Dents and Mr. Shawn In their work I for five years. Is starred In the production. produc-tion. Tho dance drama tells the story ofl a Toltec maiden loved by a king, and of how her dancing won her a place! on the throne as his nueen. The splen-! dor of the costumes and scenery, thei barbaric passion of the music, and th unique movement of the dances bring: back a throbbing picture Of primitive American civilization to live again be-1 fore the eves of the audience- , Jo, Robtru UJ dSUsJU hii ir,.n. 1 with melodies .ind ragtime, which he I picks from the strings of his banjo Silber & North. Arthur and Eva. arc two clever artists who give impersonations impersona-tions of a haahful young swain and the anxious sweetheart. In their chata-1 chata-1 loffuc comedy skit. Bashfoolory." Pour men of good appearance ahi unusual ability make up the Elm City l"..iir, who combine good harmony with comedy In their pleasing number Lady Alice's Pats are. ' tiny tots of anlmaldom in cute and cunning capers," cap-ers," consisting of rats, cats, a dog. canary birds and pigeons. The act (carries an unusual pretty setting and will especially delight the kiddles. |