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Native American culture shared through dance

Oct. 31, 2007

KALAMAZOO--American Indian Dance Theatre returns to Western Michigan University to share the customs, values and history of Native American culture through the tradition of dance at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, in Miller Auditorium.

The evening will combine traditional vocabulary with modern expression. Through a combination of customary dances and new works, the troupe will pay tribute to their history and heritage with movement and music.

Under the artistic direction of Hanay Geiogamah, of the Kiowa and Delaware tribes of Oklahoma, the company of dancers, singers and musicians has performed throughout the United States, Australia, Africa, Europe and Asia.

Tickets for American Indian Dance Theatre at Miller Auditorium range from $10 to $35. They are available now by calling (269) 387-2300 or toll free (800) 228-9858, online at millerauditorium.com, or by visiting the Miller Auditorium Ticket Office or the Epic Center Box Office in downtown Kalamazoo. Groups of 20 or more should call (269) 387-2312 for special discounts.

Media contact: Tracey Lawie (269) 387-2309, tracey.lawie@wmich.edu

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