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Dances of India's 31st Annual Performance--Akbar's Magic Trunk--featuring magician Keith Jozsef--on Sep. 19th-21st, 2008, at Washington U's Edison Theatre.

DANCES OF INDIA'S

31ST ANNUAL PERFORMANCE--

AKBAR'S MAGIC TRUNK

Featuring

Kiran Rajagopalan,

whom The Hindu newspaper recently called, "an impressive dancer,

and a mature one at that,..whose accuracy and well-finished adavus sets him apart"

AND

Magician Keith Jozsef

"To call Keith Jozsef a magician is to understate his skill--magicians perform tricks; Jozsef creates illusions."—Riverfront Times

"Keith Jozsef was the evening's scene-stealer."—St. Louis Post-Dispatch

One day, a magician walks into the 16th-century Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great's court, and proclaims his talents far surpass those of Akbar's own court. How does Akbar deal with such audacity? Does he succumb to the dazzling illusions of the magician? Come find out!

September 19th-21st, 2008, at Washington University's Edison Theatre.

7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $15 advance/$20 door

Please call (314)-997-0911 or email us at info@dancesofindiastlouis.org to reserve your tickets.

Cash or check only please

Dancer in Green Dances of India has performed in several cities in the US, as well as all over St. Louis and in many places in Missouri as well. In addition to its annual performances, Dances of India conducts workshops and dance demonstrations in schools, both in the city of St. Louis, as well as the metropolitan area.

The company taught and gave dance demonstrations in every branch of the St. Louis County Library system for two years in a row.

In addition to these educational programs, Dances of India has performed in the St. Louis Art Museum, for occasions as diverse as the opening of the East Asian art galleries to a celebration commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King. It has performed at international festivals at several universities and colleges in the area, such as St. Louis University, the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and SIU-E. It performed at Fair St. Louis for years, when it was known as the VP fair.

In addition to its own performances, Dances of India has been sponsoring the St. Louis Dance Festival Showcase, a gathering of all the major dance companies and rising stars in the area, for two evenings of performances. 2008 will mark the ninth annual St. Louis Dance Festival Showcase, which will feature everything from ballet to flamenco to modern to Middle Eastern and more!

DANCES OF INDIA 2008-2009 SEASON

Dances of India's 31st Annual Premier Performance--Akbar's Magic Trunk

September 19th-21st, 2008, at Edison Theatre, Washington University

This unique production features dancer Kiran Rajagopalan and Magician Keith Jozsef--please see Sidebar for details.

10th Annual St. Louis Dance Festival Showcase

May 2009

Edison Theatre, Washington University

This gala of St. Louis dance features a dazzling variety of local dance companies, from established organizations like St. Louis Ballet and MADCO, to rising stars like Viva Flamenco and Belly Dance Mirage. Check back in a few months for more details!

Numerous Performances in and around St. Louis– National Dance Week at St. Louis’ Union Station, UMSL’s International Festival, East Central College’s International Festival in Union, MO, and others. Please contact us for dates and locations.