National Ballet of Rwanda
The National Ballet of Rwanda (Ballet National du Rwanda, National Ballet Urukerereza) is a Rwandan dance company. It was created in 1974 at the behest of President Juvenal Habyarimana.[1] Their long-running show features traditional Rwandan songs, drums and dances.[2] They regularly take part in dance festivals and perform abroad.[3] In 2000, the company made its first visit to North America and performed at the Seattle International Children's Festival.[4]
References
- ↑ Briggs, Jimmie (2004), "A Dance of Hope in Rwanda", Dance Magazine, Macfadden Publications, pp. August 2004, retrieved 10 July 2010
- ↑ "Rebirth of a Nation", Shanghai Daily, Eastday, 4 July 2010, retrieved 10 July 2010
- ↑ Auzias, Dominique (2007). Rwanda. Petit Futé. p. 68. ISBN 2-7469-2037-9.
- ↑ Verhovek, Sam Howe (24 May 2000), "Purdy Journal; Rwandans Share Peace and Unity Through Dance", The New York Times, The New York Times Company, retrieved 10 July 2010
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