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Voyage of dance and music presented by the BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble
The BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble will present a 90-minute voyage of dance and music through the heartbeat of the world’s cultures at the Covey Center of the Arts, Mar. 31 at 7:30 pm. The program features Irish hard shoe, American clogging, Ukranikan Hopak, exotic dances from Indian, and many more.
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Living Legends to Perform “Seasons”
Brigham Young University’s Living Legends will perform a celebration of Latin American, Native American and Polynesian song and dance in a concert at BYU’s de Jong Concert Hall on Feb. 5-6 and Mar. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
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BYU performing groups take the stage in SLC with BYU Winterfest 2016
Experience the wonder and splendor of music and dance as internationally acclaimed Brigham Young University performing groups take the stage in Salt Lake City with BYU Winterfest 2016. Over the course of several weekends the Contemporary Dance Theatre, Vocal Point, Noteworthy, International Folk Dance Ensemble, Living Legends, and Ballroom Dance Company will dazzle audiences with performances showcasing a variety of artistic tastes.
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Young Ambassadors Perform ‘Heartsongs: Melodies of Love’ Jan. 14-16
Brigham Young University’s Young Ambassadors will perform “Heartsongs: Melodies of Love” in the de Jong Concert Hall Jan. 14-16 at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. Saturday matinee.
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Nagada Nagada Bollywood Dance | BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble
The BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble released its first ever music video of the Bollywood Indian dance “Nagada Nagada.” The film crew and dancers worked hard for more than 12 hours in one day to get all the shots needed for the video. It was filmed at the Hare Krishna temple in Spanish Fork, UT.
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Celebrate “The Gift” with BYU’s “Christmas Around the World”
This year’s “Christmas Around the World” celebration at Brigham Young University—featuring the International Folk Dance Ensemble and sponsored by the BYU Department of Dance—will take place in the Marriott Center Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4 and 5, at 7:30 p.m., with a 2 p.m. Saturday matinee.
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Pictures from the ‘Discover Dance’ assembly, Fall 2015
The BYU Ballroom Dance Company, Living Legends, Theatre Ballet, The International Folk Dance Ensemble and Contemporary Dance Theatre joined on stage to perform at Tuesday’s Dance Devotional. Each group presented choreography demonstrating how dance can be used to inspire, imagine, reflect, celebrate, remember or express.
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‘Discover Dance’ in the Annual Dance Assembly this Tuesday, Oct. 27
“Discover Dance” in the Annual Dance Assembly this Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 11 a.m. in the Marriott Center at Brigham Young University. Five premiere BYU dance groups will be performing to help the audience discover the different faces of dance.
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EviDANCE fuses dance with live music
The show starred BYU’s five touring dance companies. This year’s production included live musicians. Guest artists included Mountain Strings, pianist Robin Hancock and Vocal Point.
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“eviDANCE” launches BYU’s dance season kick-off
Brigham Young University’s Department of Dance presents “eviDANCE” Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 17–19, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall. A matinee performance will also be presented on Saturday at 2 p.m.
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A parade, a festival and several performances in Spain for the American Folk Dance Ensemble
The Folk Dance Ensemble takes a trip to the largest Roman ruins outside of Rome in Merida, Spain. This week the Folk Dance Ensemble had many wonderful adventures, and southern Spain brought on the heat.
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American Folk Dance Ensemble performs in Burgos, Spain
Children reading the Folk Dance pamphlet they received at the parade in Burgos, Spain The Folk Dance Ensemble had a busy week participating at the International Folklore Festival in Burgos, Spain. It was the 39th annual festival in the city, which is a huge event with hundreds of volunteers, dancers and musicians. Each evening performance was for an audience of nearly 4,000 people, in addition to being broadcast live to three million viewers.
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American Folk Dancers Now Head to Venice, Italy and Burgos, Spain
The American Folk Dance Ensemble performs for a large crowd in front of the theater in Karlovac. The Folk Dance Ensemble received boisterous applause from the audience at the opening ceremonies of the Karlovac Croatian Folk Dance Festival. Performing in a different village outside of Karlovac each evening throughout the week allowed the dancers and musicians to see the beautiful Croatian countryside and meet new people. They also had the opportunity to visit the famous Plitvice Lakes National Park, considered to be one of the most beautiful natural sights in Europe. The waterfalls and pristine lakes were breath-taking.
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American Folk Dance Ensemble to Perform at Festival in Croatia
The American Folk Dance Ensemble and local church members learn from a Croatian dance professional. The American Folk Dance Ensemble arrived safely in Zagreb, Croatia on July 3rd. After a pleasant day of sightseeing at historical sites, the Folk Dancers met that evening with members of the Zagreb LDS Branch. The Folk Dance Ensemble performed several American dances, after which they danced with the members, learning simple “pioneer” dances taught by Colleen West.
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Young Ambassadors Present Last Devotional for 2015 Spring Tour
Appreciative audiences enjoy the color, lights and muscianship of the Young Ambassadors on the outdoor stage Sunday morning after church meetings, the group met in the west theatre of the Visitors’ Center for one final devotional together before driving to the airport and back to life at home. Nauvoo was life-changing for each Young Ambassador as well as for many new friends they met in the numerous performances and service activities of the tour. The Young Ambassadors are already asking the question: “When can we come back to Nauvoo?”
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BYU Young Ambassadors Bring Service, Smiles and Song to the Nauvoo Area
The Young Ambassadors are warmly welcomed into the mission president's home upon arriving in Nauvoo. The Young Ambassadors’ Nauvoo experience started Monday, June 1st, at 4 a.m. in the Richards Building parking lot where they met to depart. The group eventually arrived at their home for the next two weeks–Nauvoo Villas, where David and JoAnna Miller and their family have provided lodging and lovingly prepared and delivered lunches and dinners for the group all week long.
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BYU Young Ambassadors Perform in Nauvoo
The BYU Young Ambassadors’ show Times in Historic Nauvoo on the Outdoor Stage:
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BYU Living Legends Completes Successful Tour
Living Legends made a stop at Denali National Park as they traveled from Fairbanks to Anchorage. Group members took hikes and explored the Visitor Center. The Living Legends concluded a highly successful tour to Montana, Canada, and Alaska this past month with a final appearance in Anchorage. Past presenter Stephanie Thompson, working with the BYU Alumni Chapter, organized wonderful concert opportunities. Jodi and Treg Taylor, co-chairs of the BYU Alumni Chapter, summed up the impact the group was able to make in Anchorage:
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