Kevin Locke Dance Ensemble at the Troy Music Hall
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| Photo Courtesy of Troy Savings Bank Music Hall |
This performance, entitled "The Drum is the Thunder, the Flute is the Wind", represents the Return of the Thunders. Each instrument represents a part of nature: the Drum is the Thunder, the Rattle is the Rain, the Flute is the Wind, the Voice is the Lightening. In the physical world, the rains are limited in their dominion of the Earth to only half the year. But with music, we celebrate this spirit always. The return of the "Thunders" revitalizes the Spirit within the People, as Spring revitalizes the spirit within each living thing. Reprinted from the http://ixtlanartists.com website.
Divided into seven parts, the show offers a rich variety of traditional American Indian traditions of dance, song and storytelling representing the Plains nations of Lakota, Anishinabe and Comanche, including the Shield and Spear Dance performed by Locke and master Native singer Doug Foote, the Hoop Dance, and a freestyle dance performed by all the members of the group. Lincoln Center for Performing Arts described Locke's performance as "thought provoking" and of such a "fine quality that the overall presentation engaged the audience on all levels."
Each year, Kevin Locke performs tirelessly in schools, community centers and festivals. In doing so, he shares his passion for the arts and ensures the survival and growth of his indigenous culture. Locke has lectured on diversity in more than 70 countries and has served as the cultural ambassador for the United States Information Service since 1980.
Tickets for the Kevin Locke Native Dance Ensemble are $29, $26 and $15 and may be purchased through the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Box Office by calling (518) 273-0038 or online at www.troymusichall.org. The Music Hall Box Office opens 90 minutes prior to the performance. Otherwise, Box Office operations are handled at its business office at 30 Second Street, Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall's full season schedule can be viewed at www.troymusichall.org
