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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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CDT Lands in Czech Republic
Members of Contemporary Dance Theatre arrive in Prague, Czech Republic Landing in the Czech Republic on Friday morning was an exciting moment for members of Contemporary Dance Theatre (CDT). It meant after all the practice and preparation, they had arrived in Europe at last! The group is eager to share their dancing and expertise.
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BYU Ballrom Dancers Serve and Perform in Illinois and Iowa
The Ballroom Dance Company visited historic Carthage Jail just two days before the 171st anniversary of the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith For their 2nd week in Nauvoo the Ballroom Dance Company:
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Ballroom Dance Company Complete two weeks in historic Nauvoo
Nightly audiences at the Nauvoo Outdoor Stage were treated to a 60 minute performance by the Ballroom Dance Company, extending into the darkness of each evening “Uplifting! Educational! Captivating! Everyone here is so friendly!” These comments reflect the feelings of the Ballroom Dance Company as they complete their first of two weeks performing nightly in historic Nauvoo, IL. The week has not only included performances on the Nauvoo Outdoor Stage, but also experiences to learn of the history of this and nearby areas, and visits to the cities of Carthage and Springfield, IL, and Fairfield, IA.
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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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Challenges, Success, and Adventure For Living Legends
Even with ferry schedule changes due to mechanical problems, the group has made it to every performance, assembly, outreach, and fireside, allowing the message and spirit to reach thousands of people, including government officials and many Native Canadians and Alaskans.
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Living Legends Gives First Performance by a BYU Touring Ensemble in Prince Rupert
Following the show in Prince Rupert, BC, Living Legends packed up their costumes and equipment and headed to Ketchikan, AK. The students left Canada with memories, tender mercies, and miracles on more than one occasion and looked forward to the new adventures awaiting them in Alaska.
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Living Legends Perform in Montana and British Columbia
Members of Living Legends stop to take a group photo in front of a sign welcoming them to Glacier National Park of Canada. Having just been out a week Living Legends has already performed five concerts, devotionals and school assemblies in Montana and British Columbia. British Columbia boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Living Legends experienced some of it as they traveled between Cranbrook and Penticton, with a stop at Glacier National Park in Canada.
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Contemporary Dance Theatre ready for Europe tour
Colin Holbrook (left) and Heidi Jorgensen (right) are both third-year Contemporary Dance Theatre performers. (Chris Peddecord) BYU’s Contemporary Dance Theatre is preparing to astound its European audiences with memorable choreography and to help others learn the art of dancing.
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CDT and Synthesis end Nauvoo tour with a bang
Contemporary Dance Theatre and Synthesis had a fantastic second week in Nauvoo. The students kicked the week off with a spirited fireside that they performed not only for missionaries serving in Nauvoo, but also several community members. Then they set off on another whirlwind week, this time traveling to Ft. Madison, Springfield, Fairfield, Carthage and Memphis for a series of fantastic performances.
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American Folk Dance Ensemble – Switzerland , France, and Belgium
As the American Folk Dance Ensemble boarded the bus to begin their tour, emotions were high as everyone was ready to perform in Switzerland, France, and Belgium.
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Folk Dance Ensemble Embarks On Trip to Europe
On July 2, the BYU American Folk Dance Ensemble will leave the U.S. for 28 days to perform in Belgium, France and Switzerland. The International Folk Dance Ensemble has advanced technical skills in many cultural styles of dance from around the world, such as Hungarian, Ukrainian, Chinese and Irish, among others.
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Collaboration at its finest: Synthesis and CDT tour Nauvoo together
Contemporary Dance Theatre and Synthesis departed this morning for Nauvoo, IL.
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Living Legends wrap up tour in Nauvoo, Illinois
The Living Legends’ two week stay in Nauvoo came to an end much too quickly! The students fell in love with the people, the historical sites, and the spirit of this remarkable city.
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Ballroom Dance Company join forces with Chinese dancers
The Ballroom Dance Company finished the last of its three week tour to China this past Monday.
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