Artown's Dancing in the Park Series:

WorldDanceFestival

A Presentation of Dance Forms from Around the World

 

Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 8:00pm

Wingfield Park Amphitheater, Reno, NV

Free Event, Family Friendly

 

Dance and culture unite on stage in a celebration of our world's diverse dance traditions. Local performers express their cultural and ethnic heritages through a brilliant mosaic of movement, music, and costuming. The evening recognizes the diverse cultural communities within our area.

 

 

Featuring dances from:

 

China - Little Swan Chinese Dancers

Greece - St. Anthony's Greek Dancers

India - Amrit Goraya Dancers

Ireland - Martin School of Irish Dance

Basque Country - Reno Zazpiak Bat Basque Club

Italy - The Conservatory of Movement

Hawaii - Halau Hula O'Leilani

Africa - Reno World Dance Collective

Mexico - Folklorico De La Sierra

 

 

"World Dance Festival" is proud to be part of the 20th Anniversary of Artown and the July 2015 Festival.  The month-long summer arts festival features approximately 500 events produced by more than 100 cultural organizations and businesses in locations citywide. Artown receives major funding from the City of Reno, and is sponsored by U.S. Bank, NV Energy, IGT, Grand Sierra Resort, University of Nevada, Reno, Wild River Grille, Washoe County, Reno Tahoe USA, Fox 11 News 4 and My21TV, Reno Media Group, RGJ Media, KUNR Public Radio and KNPB Public Television.  Additional support is received from the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.