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Shared Spirit

By Glenna Whitley

Published on May 01, 2008

The sheer joy exhibited by the dancers and singers with Empower African Children is nothing short of captivating. The 22 performers, ages 9 to 22, combine standing drums, layered rhythms and call-and-response vocals for the last show of The Spirit of Uganda in their 21-city tour of the United States, taking place this Thursday in the Baker Theater of the Rosewood Center for the Family Arts, 5938 Skillman St. The fund-raiser benefits EAC and the Dallas Children's Theater. Tickets are $100. A reception kicks off at 6:30 p.m.; the performance follows at 7:30 p.m. Call or visit dct.org.
Thu., May 1, 6:30 p.m., 2008



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