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Featured in New York, a hugely popular nightclub in San Francisco and on some of the largest stages in California, Dholrhythms Dance Company brings their overwhelmingly joyful dance and music to Marin. Presented by The Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts at the Osher Marin JCC, the troupe, led by Vicki Virk and Suman Raj, highlights ancestral and ethnic roots of the traditional Punjabi dance form while pushing boundaries with contemporary influences such as hip-hop and house. The result is a fresh and exciting experience the audience participates in.
Part dance show, part instruction, the evening begins with a beautiful and inspiring performance, followed by a short lesson, which evolves into dance party of audience and performers alike. Dholrhythms Dance Company headlines Non-Stop Bhangra club nights at the Ricksaw Stop in San Francisco and has played at the Stern Grove Festival, Michael Franti’s Power to the Peaceful Festival, Yerba Buena Gardens Festival and Harmony Festival.
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WHO: All are invited. (Adults 21+, with ID, are invited to purchase beer, wine and cocktails at the no-host bar.)
WHEN: Saturday, February 12, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. General Admission: $15 / $18 Tickets are available online at www.marinjcc.org or by calling 415-444-8000.
WHERE: Hoytt Theater at Osher Marin JCC, 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael
About Dholrhythms Dance Company
The Dholrhythms Dance Company is a staple at the successful monthly club night Non Stop Bhangra in San Francisco. The dance company is dedicated to promoting the artistic and cultural heritage of India through the beautiful Bhangra and Giddha folk dances of Punjab, India. Co-founders Vicki Virk and Suman Raj envisioned Dholrhythms as a way to share their love of community, culture, and dance while inviting diversity and unity. Dholrhythms hosts classes, workshops, and presents performances and events that celebrate this unique folk dance and Punjabi culture.
Watch the Dholrhythms at the Ricksaw Stop: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62JwOnLQpzI
For the Dholrhytms YouTube Channel, click here: http://www.youtube.com/user/dholrhythms
About the Osher Marin JCC
The Osher Marin JCC is the community center of Marin County. Epitomizing the essence of Marin, with a range of authentic cultural experiences enjoyed by many generations, the Osher Marin JCC offers award-winning facilities, abundant physical and educational activities and world-class programming relevant to our entire community today. Since the Osher Marin JCC’s founding in 1947, the center has become recognizable for its rich history of Jewish traditions and values with an unparalleled all-inclusive community spirit. For more information about the Osher Marin JCC, please visit http://www.marinjcc.org.
