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A Philadelphia company goes to Guinea: bringing African tradition back to the U.S.

Publication: Dance Magazine
Publication Date: 01-APR-09 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: A Philadelphia company goes to Guinea: bringing African tradition back to the U.S.(dance matters)

Article Excerpt
As the Kulu Mele African Dance & Drum Ensemble learned the African ballet Mali Saido, often their eyes swept over the clear beaches and dusty streets of Conakry, Guinea--a big change from their rehearsal studio in Philadelphia.

The sights and sounds of West Africa would seep into the dancers' and drummers' bodies during their two-week residency. The company, whose repertory includes work from Africa and the Caribbean, will bring a new slice of African dance to Philadelphia when they premiere Mali Saido on May 8. Mali Saido is a ballet made up of traditional...

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