Music, dance from India, Brazil, Hawaii

LOS ANGELES: On the islands of Hawaii, in the temples of southern India, and on the sacred shores of Brazil, music and dance are offerings of gratitude.

Whether offered to Gods or ancestral creators - they are an integral part of everyday life. 'Giving Thanks' brings to the American stage 45 musicians and dancers from three of LA's most creative performing companies in a production that draws from the sacred traditions of India, Brazil & Hawaii. Saturday, November 28 8pm at the Aratani/Japan America Theater. Featured artist groups are: Halau Keali'i O Nalani (Hawaii); Viver Brasil (Brazil) and Shakti Dance Company (India).

From the magnificent splendor of refined gestures from the classical Bharatanatyam dance from India to the poetic, deeply expressive movement and chant from Hawaii and the fiery rhythms of Afro-Brazilian dance and carnival; the shared spirit and intense energy of these 45 dancers and musicians gathered on one stage represents the legacy of their traditions and the vitality of our city - Los Angeles. 'Giving Thanks' is an offering of great technical precision, high collective spirit and a deep understanding of traditional forms.

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