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Kenya Safari Acrobats
The Kenya Safari Acrobats offer a truly unique cultural experience. Hailing from the heart of Africa, this awe-inspiring and dynamic dance troupe takes acrobatics to exhilarating extremes. The group members learned acrobatics as children on the beaches of Kenya, as a means to break free from an impoverished country. Now they serve as artistic ambassadors for Kenya as they travel the globe, entertaining and inspiring audiences of all ages. They have had the honor of performing at the White House, the Super Bowl and for MGM Entertainment.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible No Good Very Bad Day
PAYS is once again privileged to partner up with the California Theater Center in presenting the musical adaptation of Judith Viorst’s popular book, “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day.” Alexander's day may be awful, but this showstopper is pure enjoyment for young children. Alexander wakes up with gum in his hair and then trips over his skateboard. His mom forgets to put
dessert in his lunch box, and his dentist finds a cavity! Anyone who's ever had a day they'd rather forget will love the cleverly acted out, laugh-out-loud account of one boy's day of misfortune.
www.ctcinc.org
The Center for Dance in the West- ODC
Known throughout the world for its athleticism, passion and intellectual depth- don’t miss this dynamic company as they present three dance pieces sure to entertain the young and the young at heart.
Stomp A Waltz: A high energy, fast-moving piece performed brilliantly by ODC’s dancer-athletes. A definite winner!
The Velveteen Rabbit: The Toy Chest (Excerpted): ODC will dance a scene from The Velveteen Rabbit, that classic tale of a well-worn toy rabbit that becomes real.
I look vacantly at the Pacific…: (The title is taken from a Japanese pencil box). A premiere work that explores the humorous attempts at cross cultural understanding and the misunderstandings that often ensue. All ages will find fun in this piece chock full of miscommunication!
www.odcdance.org
SoVoSó
SoVoSó is a highly visual and imaginative a cappella vocal band that sings a compelling mix of rhythm and blues, world-jazz, pop, gospel, and improvisational music. Culturally diverse, each member of the quintet is a skilled soloist and composer in his or her own right. SoVoSó's repertoire consists of original compositions and other songs that present a global perspective: African-American spirituals, blues, R & B, gospel, Afro-Latin idioms, pop, world beat, reggae, and jazz.
www.sovoso.com
La Causa
Journey to a defining moment in history! In this mind blowing multi-media presentation, a live actor will interface with dynamic, archival imagery on a large screen and take you there.
In the late 1960’s a new movement changed the lives of Latin American farm workers who fought for civil rights, battled racism and indecent working conditions. La Causa is the story of Marta Hernandez and her life-changing involvement in the Farm Workers Movement, led by Cesar Chavez. Experience this chapter of American history as one young woman balances the demands ofher family and culture, and fights to see her people free of poverty.
www.livingvoices.org
