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Song (Folk, Jazz), Dance (UK) and Theater (3)

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Published January 27, 2012 at 7:40 AM EST
New York-based choreographer Blake Pearson created the first work in the show, "Mama Geena." The University of Kentucky Department of Theatre presents "3Dimensions: Winter Dance Concert," the inaugural performance of UK's new dance program.
Rich Copley
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Lexington Herald Leader
New York-based choreographer Blake Pearson created the first work in the show, "Mama Geena." The University of Kentucky Department of Theatre presents "3Dimensions: Winter Dance Concert," the inaugural performance of UK's new dance program.

Top performers in the fields of jazz and folk perform this weekend in central Kentucky.  Emmy Lou Harris is at the Lexington Opera House. Jazz vocalist Jane Monheit sings at the EKU Center for the Arts, and, guitarist Stanley Jordan is in Danville.  Plus, a resurrected dance company at the University of Kentucky makes its debut.  And, several theater groups are opening new shows.  Reporter Rich Copley of the Lexington Herald Leader offers this preview. 
Kentucky Arts & Culture
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