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Dance Mon Aug 16 2010
West Indian Folk Dance Company's 2010 Season
To kick off its 2010 season, the West Indian Folk Dance Company presents CULTURE!, with signature pieces that showcase the African & West Indian dance tradition, including a tribute to reggae music legend Bob Marley. Directed by Alfred Baker, CULTURE! features "Marley & a Million," a traditional and modern West Indian dance performance designed to capture the spirit of and meaning behind the singer's most popular songs.
Other CULTURE! pieces include the ballet "Tomato" and "Kumina," a piece featuring the traditional West African dance style that was brought to Jamaica.
CULTURE! runs August 27-29, 2010 at Links Hall, 3435 N. Sheffield; Friday and Saturday performances are at 8pm, Sunday at 6pm. General admission tickets are $20, $12 for seniors, $15 for students under age 10 or for groups of 10 or more. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online. Contact 773-281-0824 for more information.