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Malini
Srirama
Malini Srirama, an
internationally
known Indian
classical dancer,
presents a
repertoire that
includes the
classical dance
forms Bharatha
Natya, Kuchipudi,
and folk dances.
She is a widely
acclaimed lecturer
on Indian history,
philosophy,
religion and their
influence on Indian
art and culture.
Presented with
traditional Indian
costumes, jewelry,
artifacts and
music, programs may
be tailored to suit
any audience. Dance
programs include
performances,
lecture/demonstrations,
workshops, master
classes and
residencies.
Professional
videotapes with
study guides are
available.
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Mme.
Cadillac Dance
Theatre
Mme. Cadillac Dance
Theatre (MCDT) is a
unique performing
company that tells
the story of French
colonial settlers
of Michigan through
dance, music and
storytelling. In
honor of its 20th
anniversary of
touring throughout
the Midwest as well
as in France, the
MCDT will present a
wide variety of
shows celebrating
the 300th
anniversary of the
founding of
Detroit. These
range from
two-person
interactives for
the classroom to
full concerts of
18th-century French
music, song and
dance. The
performances, fully
costumed, relate
the adventures of
the Cadillacs, the
Tontis, and the
colorful voyageurs
and Coeurer du bois
that were
Detroit’s first
citizens. Back by
popular demand is
the dance-drama
about the African
American who
founded Chicago,
Jean Baptiste
Pointe-du Sable.
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Pleasant
Moments Vintage
Dancers
Step back in time
with entertaining
performances of
authentic social
dances of the 19th
and 20th centuries,
including Victorian
waltzes and polkas,
Ragtime one-steps
and animal dances,
and dramatic 1920s
blues and tangos.
Performances range
from 10-minute sets
to full programs
that include songs,
readings and
audience
participation. All
dances are done to
original music in
period costumes.
They are researched
and choreographed
by Cathy Stephens,
internationally
known historical
dance specialist,
performer and
teacher.
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Reg
Pettibone’s
Native American
Dance &
Cultural Program
This highly
recommended program
is presented by Reg
Pettibone, a
full-blooded Native
American from the
Ho-Chunk Nation,
along with his wife
Marca, from the
Paiute Nation. Reg
is a champion
dancer who has
danced extensively
throughout the
United States and
Canada. His
traditional
background and
upbringing allows
him to provide the
audience with a
better
understanding of
true Native
American culture
through a
demonstration of
dance, songs,
narration and an
artifact display.
Audience
participation is an
engaging part of
the program. A
teepee display is
available upon
request. Programs
can be designed to
suit any audience.
Storytelling,
speaker and crafts
making are also
offered.
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Sangeeta’s
Dance & Music
of India
Sangeeta Kar is a
renowned exponent
of Odissi, the
oldest classical
dance form of
India. She has won
numerous awards and
high acclaim both
nationally and
internationally for
this unique dance
form that is noted
for its innate
purity and
gracefulness,
sculpturesque
postures and liquid
movements. Sangeeta
has the unique
distinction of
being a
high-quality singer
too, performing
regularly on radio,
TV, stage, movies
and has recorded
several compact
discs. Appropriate
for education and
entertainment and
fully equipped with
elaborate and
authentic costumes,
props, music,
slides and videos,
Sangeeta’s
presentations are
an audio-visual
delight that will
transport the
audience back to
ancient India.
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Step
In Time
Known throughout
the Midwest for
their exuberant
performances and
clear instructions,
Step in Time brings
traditional dance
to life in exciting
presentations.
Whether teaching
workshops or
performing onstage,
they infuse
confidence, joy,
and knowledge to
all ages. Live
music drives their
step-dances from
English, Irish,
French Canadian and
Appalachian
traditions. Couple
dances, squares,
contras and Irish
Ceili dances
complete their
broad range of
skills.
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