African ensemble's world tour visits UO.Byline: The Register-Guard Les Ballets Africains - the national ensemble of the Republic of Guinea - will make the only Oregon appearance of its 50th anniversary world tour at the University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. on Tuesday. Under artistic director Italo Zambo, the 35-member ensemble is known for rapid-paced, vibrant performances to pulsating drums. The shows mix traditional dance, music and storytelling Storytelling Aesop semi-legendary fabulist of ancient Greece. [Gk. Lit.: Harvey, 10] Münchäusen Baron traveler grossly embellishes his experiences. [Ger. Lit. with acrobatics acrobatics Art of jumping, tumbling, and balancing. The art is of ancient origin; acrobats performed leaps, somersaults, and vaults at Egyptian and Greek events. Acrobatic feats were featured in the commedia dell'arte theatre in Europe and in jingxi (“Peking , comedy and drama. ``It's extraordinary that they will be here,'' says Walter Kennedy
Walter Kennedy , UO assistant professor of dance. ``Les Ballets Africains is universally recognized as Africa's most renowned and accomplished dance company.'' The group was created in 1952 by Guinean choreographer cho·re·o·graph v. cho·re·o·graphed, cho·re·o·graph·ing, cho·re·o·graphs v.tr. 1. To create the choreography of: choreograph a ballet. 2. Keita Fodeba.DANCE PREVIEW Les Ballets Africains When: 8 p.m. Tuesday Where: Dougherty Dance Theatre on the third floor of Gerlinger Annex, 1484 University St. How much: $20 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, through the Erb Memorial Union ticket office, 346-4363. CAPTION(S): The members of Les Ballets Africains bring their vibrant show of dance, music, storytelling and drama to the University of Oregon this week. The group was named the national ensemble of Guinea, when that nation became independent in 1958. |
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