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Sun, Feb 23
|Water Works Park
East - West Music & Dance Festival
The 1st Annual East-West Music & Dance Festival will bring 200 eastern and western artists from the Tampa Bay community and beyond together for a one-of-a-kind event to showcase the talents of musicians and dance performers,


Time & Location
Feb 23, 2020, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Water Works Park , 1710 N Highland Av, Tampa FL 33602
Guests
About the event
The 1st Annual East-West Music & Dance Festival will bring (200 dancers and musicians) eastern and western artists from the Tampa Bay community and beyond together for a one-of-a-kind event to showcase the talents of musicians and dance performers, stretching hands across geographic and cultural divides in order to fellowship together in the universal language of song and dance. The festival will feature both small and large group performances with a spotlight on Indian flavors inspired by the Choreographer Shivali Vyas and her dance company Spinning Canvas presenting a unique group performances engaging over 100 dancers of different styles of folk dance and music from the Gujrat, Punjab, Maharashtra, Southern regions and beyond. Other eastern-styled performances together with western musical and dance acts will combine to form a smorgasbord of cultural music and dance that will delight audiences of every persuasion. The event has scheduled both local and national touring acts such as Wahh World Fusion Band - Indian Music, Music, kafkasso - Mediterranean Music & Dance, Bomba Body Dance & Drum - Afro Puerto Rican Music & Dance and Maurice Allen & Friends - Jazz & More. This all-day family friendly event will also feature multicultural activities, food vendors, and a kids play area. The event is supported by a Special Events Partnership Grant from the Cultural Arts Commission, part of the Arts Council of Hillsborough County. Spend your Sunday soaking up sights and sounds inspired by all corners of the globe.Â
Tampa’s Shruti Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to promoting Indian and World Culture in Tampa Bay through music and dance, hosting community events and festivals.Â
Water Works Park in Tampa, is a riverfront park with a large bandshell for performances, open, green space, covered and shaded picnic area, a playground and splash pad for children. It is also adjacent to the City of Tampa’s Riverwalk, a 2.6-mile long open space and pedestrian trail along the Hillsborough River.Â
The event is seeking vendors specializing in ethnic food, jewelry, regalia and art. Interested parties should visit the Shruti Foundation website for details. Limited space is still available.Â
Tickets for the event will be $10 in advance (tickets available online) or $15 the day of the festival. Special discounts are available for large groups such as schools or other organizations.Â
The Shruti Foundation - Uniting the World through the power of Music & Dance
For more information : Shrutifoundationtampa.org
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE : Â Â
12:00 – 12:15
Welcoming Speech
Prayer by Shruti School of Music Students
Lead by Lami Mallick
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12:15- 12:25
Onam South Indian Dance PerformanceÂ
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12:25- 12:35Â
Bollywood Flash Mob performance
Spinning Canvas
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12:35- 12:45Â
Bollywood Tutorial (Side Pavilion/VIP Area)Â
Spinning CanvasÂ
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12:45 – 1:30Â
KafkassoÂ
Mediterranean Music & Belly Dance Performance Â
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1:35 – 1:42Â
Rajasthani Indian Dance Performance
Spinning Canvas
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1:42 – 1:50
Indonesian Dance Performance
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1:50 – 2:15Â
Indian Music Tutorial (Side Pavilion/VIP Area)
Shruti School of Music & Kanada NarahariÂ
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2:15- 3:00 pmÂ
Bomba Body Dance & Drum CompanyÂ
Afro - Puerto Rican Dance & Drumming Â
Lead by Jessica D Albino
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3:00 – 3:10Â
Garba Indian Dance PerformanceÂ
By Academy of Odissi DanceÂ
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3:15 – 3:22
Bhangra Dance Performance
Spinning Canvas
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3:25 – 3:45
Bhangra Dance Tutorial
Side Pavilion/VIP Area
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3:45 – 4:45Â
Wahh World Fusion BandÂ
‘East Meets West’ - A true fusion musicÂ
Lead by Shankh LahiriÂ
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4:45 – 5:12Â
Bollywood Dance Performance
Spinning Canvas
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5:15 – 6:00 pmÂ
Maurice Allen & FriendsÂ
Jazz & MoreÂ
Tickets
General
General Admission
$15.0010 or Under
$5.00
Total
$0.00