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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

FREE 11th ANNUAL FAMILY ARTS FESTIVAL: DANCE FOR LIFE

Multicultural dance troupes, hands-on workshops, a family health area and more!

WHEN: March 26, from 1:00-4:00 PM
WHERE:
Arline and Henry Schwartzman Courtyard, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick
TICKETS: FREE

This popular family event is presented annually by Young Audiences New Jersey, in collaboration with the Community Health Promotion Program of RWJUH, with generous support from Johnson & Johnson.

This year’s “Dance for Life” theme features performances from multicultural dance troupes, hands-on dance workshops and even an on-site family health information area focused on childhood health and wellness issues. Children of all ages are welcome, accompanied by a parent or other favorite adult.

“Dance is not only a beautiful art form, it’s also a great form of exercise,” said Larry Capo, executive director of Young Audiences New Jersey. “We hope that our talented performers and our workshops will inspire children and their parents to learn more about dance, and also find fun new ways of being active together as a family.”

This year’s Family Arts Festival events include:

Family Arts Festival - Illstyle & PeaceProfessional Dance Performances, featuring:

  • Illstyle and Peace Productions—hip-hop extraordinaire, rooted in contemporary and old-school styles (right)
  • FlyGround—inspired by African, Afro Pop and Afro-Brazilian dance and music traditions

Family Arts Festival -  Ballet Folklórico Xochipilli Mexican Dance TroupeStudent Dance Performances by:

  • Fiesta Flamenca Spanish Dance Troupe
  • Ballet Folklórico Xochipilli Mexican Dance Troupe (left)

 

Dance Workshops:
Children and adults alike will explore dance from different cultures in four fun, active workshops, including workshops with members of our professional performing groups.

Local Dance Schools:
Learn about the classes and programs offered at the following area dance schools:

  • Lustig Dance Theatre
  • Raices Cultural Center
  • Amar La Bomba
  • American Repertory Ballet
  • InSpira

Family Health Information Area:
Visit the Family Health Information area for tips and interactive activities designed to keep the whole family fit and healthy.

The Family Arts Festival is free, and open to the public. Registration begins at 12:30. For more information, contact Adam at Young Audiences New Jersey at 1.866.500.9265 or e-mail info@yanj.org.