year-long focus of "Global Citizenship" continues with the presentation of the Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company at the at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6.
Tickets are $40, $35 and $30, and are available online at quickcenter.com or by calling the box office at 203-254-4010 or toll free 1-877-ARTS-396.
The Bayanihan dancers are an Arts & Minds presentation.
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The Bayanihan story spans 43 years of performances all over the world. It had its early roots in the Filipiniana Folk Music and Dance Committee of the Philippine Women's University (PWU). But it was not until 1957 that the PWU Bayanihan Folk Arts Center and its performing arm, the Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company were founded by Dr. Helena Z. Benitez to pursue the following objectives: to conduct research in ethnic rites, tribal folklore and regional folk ways; to collect indigenous art forms as expressed in music, dance, literature, arts and crafts; to distill and transform these cultural traditions into theatrical presentations; and to promote international understanding through cultural exchange and performances abroad.
The company has performed to wide acclaim throughout the world. The Bayanihan's awards and recognition have had an impact on numerous folk dance companies in the country and beyond. The company counts among its most rewarding achievements the fact that its example has inspired other countries to exploit their own folk material for international presentation.
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Special offers and discounts are available through the Quick Center's e-mail list. Join by contacting boxoffice@quickcenter.com. Become a fan of the Quick Center for the Arts on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FairfieldQuickCenter.
Directions: Fairfield University is located off I-95, exit 22 at 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. Access to the Quick Center for the Arts is through the Barlow Road gate at 200 Barlow Road. SPECIAL NOTE: From Oct. 4, 2010 through June 30, 2012, the southern end of North Benson Road (Rt. 135) will be closed to traffic on nights and weekends. Round Hill Road intersects with Barlow and provides access to the Quick Center for the Arts.
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