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Orlando Public Library, Library Central
Saturday, February 6
Sunday, February 7
Saturday, February 13
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Saturday, February 6
International Folk Dance Ensemble: Folkloric Dances From Around the World
11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Ethnic international dances to traditional music in authentic costumes. Audience participation/teaching session included.
Ballroom Blast
noon
Ballroom dance exhibitions featuring Latin, swing, country and smooth dances, including information about their distinguishing characteristics.
Azizi and the Expressions presents Magical Nile
2 – 3 p.m.
Azizi and The Expressions will dance to the rhythms of the people as we move along the shores of the magical Nile River.
A MAGI: Global Belly Dance & Gypsy Dance
3 – 4 p.m.
A MAGI returns with its fiery flare of colorful gypsy and mid-east folkloric, tribal belly dances. The area's top international artists will demonstrate an array of cultural art through dance, drums and music. Directed by Melanie LaJoie, international performer, Legend of Belly Dance of New England.
Sunday, February 7
An Introduction to Dances of India
2 – 3 p.m.
Students of Nritya India Dance Academy will present dances of India in various Indian languages and dialects. The dance numbers will describe the age old tradition of ancient Indian dance forms in colorful costumes set to resonating traditional and contemporary music.
Music in the Library
3:30 p.m.
Enjoy a rousing performance of tantalizing tunes of old time, swing, Jazz, and neo-traditional songs that you just won’t hear anywhere else!
Saturday, February 13
Central Florida Folk: Florida, Sing To Me
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Central Florida Folk presents several acts of acoustic musicians including singer-songwriters, old-timey groups, blues and vintage music.
Orisirisi Drum Sermons - Folktales, legends and myths from the far corners of Africa
1 – 2 p.m.
Enjoy a recreation of the African story-telling tradition including pounding drums and percussion instruments, audience participation and fun for the entire family.
Orlando Youth Circus
2 – 3 p.m.
Instead of running away with the circus, let the circus come to you! Learn about the joy and the thrill of circus arts through a special hands-on demonstration.
StarBird Folk Music
3 – 4 p.m.
Valinda McQueen and Jay Wood perform hi-energy concerts of Florida music, folk and fiddle music. They are Rising Star performers with the Florida Folk Festival.
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