San Francisco State University Dance
World Cultures Dance and Music Celebration
Nov. 15, 8 p.m.
One concert, five continents
Uniting global communities on one stage, this 31st annual concert features traditions from the Philippines, Latin America, Europe, Iran, Caribbean and distinctive slices of the U.S.
capoiera, Navajo hoop, clog, bluegrass, African-Peruvian, Filipino-Muslim, Persian daf frame drums, roller skate jammin’, salsa, flamenco, Hungarian Gitani and more. Directed by Assistant Professor Ray Tadio.

Performers include:
• Clog America
• Kumaco
• Palabuniyan Kulintang Ensemble
• Paco Gomes
• John Calloway
• Jerry Duke
• Reggie Dickerson

New Moves Dance Showcase: Offbeat
Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5-6, 8 p.m.
More drama
The annual New Moves Dance Showcase highlights the top original student choreography and performance. Modern, contemporary, hip-hop, ballet, Middle Eastern and African.
The 11 performances convey moments when one’s life veers off track, attacking dark themes and emotions with dynamic, theatrical movements and humor. Directed by Professor Susan Whipp.

All shows: $15 general/$8 students and seniors
McKenna Theatre, Creative Arts Building, SF State, 1600 Holloway Ave. (at 19th Ave.), San Francisco
Tickets and info: http://creativearts.sfsu.edu, 415/338-2467