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Dominican dance ensemble to appear at Marlboro College

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 — Issue 502

MARLBORO — Marlboro College presents Folklore Dominicano Ensemble in a free performance and workshop March 25.

The New York-based dance company is dedicated to preserving, creating, and presenting dance and music traditions that reflect and celebrate Dominican culture.

Following a Dominican dinner prepared by dining hall staff, FDE will offer a 20-minute performance of merengue, machaca, mangulina, and several other Dominican dances.

Community members are then invited to join FDE and Marlboro's Dance in World Cultures class for a workshop in Dominican Folkloric dancing.

For more information, visit marlboro.edu.

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