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African Community Education Dance The Country Kickers
Beijing Chinese Language School & Mulan Arts Group The India Society of Worcester
Gypsy Moon Dance Company Ritmos Dance Academy
Diane Kelley Dance Studios United Native American Cultural Center
Flippo the Juggling Clown Karen Jean White School of Dance
Larry Leonard, Colonial Tinsmith

                     




                                                                                                              

African Community Education Dance.  ACE provides additional educational instruction to African refugee children living in Worcester.  ACE helps African children acclimate, learn, and succeed in their new schools.  ACE also offers theatre and dance for children to continue their connection with their African heritage.  Come and enjoy a performance of African dance with ACE.

acechildren.com
 



Beijing Chinese Language School & Mulan Arts Group:  Chinese dance, song and culture with the Mulan Arts Group and students of the Beijing Chinese Language School, Central Massachusetts’ own Chinese immersion academic school. 

 massbcls.org and mulanarts.org




Flippo the Juggling Clown
offers a unique mix of clowning, juggling, magic shows, balloon twisting and ukulele sing- a-longs. A resident of West Boylston, he has performed at parties, schools, festivals and corporate events throughout central MA, including annual shows at
Harvard Square May Fair, Belmont Town Day Fair, Arlington Town Day Fair, Newton Harvest Fair, and Davis Farmland, among others, and benefit performances for the American Diabetes Association and the March of Dimes. Flippo has also been seen at the World Trade Center in Boston, Mohegan Sun Casino and First Night Worcester. Video of Flippo has been shown on the Cartoon Network, ABC Family and Nickelodeon.

 flippothejugglinclown.com



Gypsy Moon Dance Company

Under the direction of Gypsy Phillips, The Gypsy Moon Dance Company performs traditional Bellydance with a mixture of styles including Flamenco, Tribal, Urban/Goth Tribal, Folk, and Gypsy dancing with a little spanish flair! We are also known to add in a Hula or two once in a while.  Gypsy Moon Dance offers lessons in Northboro, Shrewsbury, and Marlboro.

gypsymoondancecompany.com

 


Diane Kelley is known nationwide for her teaching and choreography. Diane has studied at the New Hampshire School of Ballet, the Gus Giordano Dance Center of Chicago, and the Sherry Gold Dance Company.  The Diane Kelley Dance Studios opened in 1987, and Diane continues to study with many highly respected dance educators in an effort to bring new and interesting dance to her students. 

dianekelleydance.com
 

 



Larry Leonard, Colonial Tinsmith:  Mr. Leonard revisits the craftwork of colonial and 19th century tinsmiths with demonstrations and workshops to create mugs, sconces, and other period tinware. 



The Country Kickers  - Country line and square dancing.


The India Society of Worcester brings the culture of the Subcontinent to life with their dance and music.  For over 40 years the India Society of Worcester has introduced and enlivened Central Massachusetts with the many facets of Indian customs and traditions.  One of New England’s largest and most active cultural institutions demonstrating a vibrant community.

iswonline.org




Ritmos Dance Academy:  Latin dance with the Ritmos Dance Academy of Worcester, brings the culture of Central America & the Caribbean to life.

ritmosacademy.org 



United Native American Cultural Center:  Native American Dance & Drumming, storytelling, and crafts with UNACC.

 integrated.com/~unacc/unacc.html




Karen Jean White School of Dance is a Family Dance Center providing a tradition of excellence since 1972, based upon individual encouragement.  Karen has been teaching dance to all ages for over 30 years, and choreographs for the Worcester County Light Opera.

karenwhitedance.com


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