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Sunday, April 18, 2010 — Friday, April 23, 2010

# 18572: Dance on Broadway; Fred Astaire; Klezmer
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Dance of Broadway

featuring Patti Enoch

Join us for a stimulating overview of dance on Broadway and discover why Ziegfeld girls and De Mille's cowgirls have little in common.  Explore dance on the White Strip, from line dancer to ballet dancer.

Fred Astaire: A Dancer's Career

featuring Bill Messenger

Study Astaire's career from its vaudeville beginnings with his bubbly sister Adele, through his perfect film partnership with Ginger Rogers! Enjoy liberal doses of the classic songs of Gershwin, Berlin, Porter and Kern as introduced by Astaire.

Klezmer: American Music

featuring Seth Kibel

Celebrate klezmer! Trace its origins in Jewish communities of Eastern Europe to its modern transformation into a unique art form. Encounter klezmer through recordings, videos, and a lively evening performance by a professional klezmer band.

 

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