Thursday, August 21, 2008

Blue13 Dance Company event at the Ford

Children admitted FREE to one-hour program.
Arrive early to create your own creature puppet.

What: Blue13 Dance Company in collaboration with MnR Dance Factory presents the world premiere of “Tamasha Time!” a whirlwind of Bollywood movie-style dazzle and dance, featuring live drumming, the debut of the blue13 youth ensemble, and Bollywood dance=2 0lessons for the entire audience. A Highlight of the event includes a sneak preview of blue13’s grand production “Khel!, A Bollywood Bedtime Story,” being presented in the evening, at the Ford on August 23rd.

“Tamasha Time!” is part of the Big!World!Fun! family series that runs through the end of August. These family friendly, one-hour events offer popular multidisciplinary, multicultural programming, with an emphasis on animals and the environment. In keeping with the series theme of “Nature Tales”, patrons may arrive early (9 a.m.) to create their own felt animal puppets to take home. In addition, all attendees receive coupons for discount admission to the L.A. Zoo courtesy of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association; the zoo is located in Griffith Park a short drive from the F ord.

Who: blue13 Dace Company, takes Bollywood to a higher level with its signature Bollywood-Tech dance style, contemporary dance with a dramatic and narrative driving force borrowed from the Indian tradition. blue13 is a multi-ethnic, multi-genre dance collective, exploring new and exciting levels of contemporary dance free from divisions of culture and ethnicity. blue13 dancers teach children and adults of all levels the best Indian dance classes in Los Angeles through The Blue School. For more information on classes and the company, please visit www.blue13dance.org.

When: Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.

Where: John Anson Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd.. East, Hollywood , CA 90068
FREE PARKING and HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE
Food and Drink Available for Purchase

Price: Children FREE, Adults $5
To reserve tickets call 323-461-3673 or visit www.FordTheatres.org

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