Hayward World Dance Festival at Douglas Morrisson Theatre
Patty Chu’s Chinese Folk Dance and Ballet Folklórico México Danza will perform alongside other groups on Saturday at the Douglas Morrisson Theater.
As part of the Douglas Morrisson Theatre's new Lights-On Series, the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District introduces the World Dance Festival on June 3 from 2-4pm. Showcasing local talent the festival will highlight cultural dance from our diverse community. From Ballet Folklorico to Indian classical dance, it will surely be an afternoon filled with vibrant performances. Groups include: CSUEB PASA, Urisawe, Bolivia Corazón De América, Siddhi Creative, Patty Chu's Chinese Folk Dance, Xiaopei Chinese Dance, and Ballet Folklórico México Danza.
Of special note are works choreographed by Hayward resident, Patty Chu, whose Chinese folk dance troupe will present two pieces (Tibetian Dance and Flower Dance) and resident Hayward dance company Ballet Folklórico México Danza who have curated a selection of dances from the Jalisco region of Mexico (Tranchete, Son de La Negra and Jarabe Tapatio).
The Lights-on Series at the Douglas Morrision Theater will focus on highlighting local talent and family friendly theater experiences during the summer months. It also tees-up the more formal Presents Series that will officially reopen the theater after a long closure due to the Covic-19 pandemic by bringing the best of storytelling, music, theater, and other perfoming arts from around the Bay Area to the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District.
Location:
Douglas Morrisson Theater
22311 N 3rd Street, Hayward, CA 94546
Lights-On Series Dates:
June 3 - Hayward World Dance Festival
July 7 - Children's Bedtime Theater: Puppet Show
July 14 - Children's Bedtime Theater: Disney's Frozen Sing-a-Long
July 21 - Children's Bedtime Theater: Magic Show
July 28 - Children's Bedtime Theater: Disney's Beauty and the Beast Sing-a-Long
August 26 -Hayward Talent Show
To purchase Hayward World Dance Festival tickets, visit:
https://rb.gy/zraqi or call (510) 881.6700
For more information, please visit: www.haywardrec.org