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LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TO SHOWCASE TRADITIONAL DANCES IN THE FIRST-EVER EXHIBITION OF ITS KIND

Students Will Showcase Newly Learned Skills in the
“ Dances of Our Ancestors” Exhibition

WHAT: Students from the Mr. Rogers Elementary School in Smith, MD, will present a series of traditional folk dances that they have learned by investigating local family histories and traditions with acclaimed folklorist Jess Wilson.

WHEN: Saturday, September 17, 2006
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Mr. Rogers Elementary School
Auditorium A
209 Winding Way
Smith, MD 55555

WHY: The “Dances of Our Ancestors Exhibition” is part of the Smith Cultural Center’s three-month initiative to help local residents explore their traditions and histories and cultures. The project is supported by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s Artists & Communities residency program.

CONTACT: John Doe
Smith Cultural Center
410.555.1111