International Dance Ensemble in Middletown February 13

he universally-acclaimed Collage International Dance Ensemble will come to

Middletown’s MHS Performing Arts Center on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 13, at 2:00 p.m.

An ensemble of 15 dancers will perform both traditional and choreographed dances from

Turkey, the Balkan countries, Argentina, Israel, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Spain,

Transylvania and Mexico under the visionary leadership of Ahmet Luleci. The dance

ensemble is coming to Middletown as part of the Greater Middletown Concert

Association’s  2010-2011 Series. The MHS Performance Center is located at 200

LaRosa Lane (opposite 680 Newfield St.).

     The Collage International Dance Ensemble advocates for multicultural collective

expression exemplifying its mission to promote harmony among people from different

cultural and social backgrounds. “Led by Ahmet Luleci, the company’s choreography

infuses traditional movement with contemporary flair, and the first-rate dancers perform

with vibrant energy, impressive precision , and heart,” wrote the Boston Globe reviewer.

     Individual tickets are available at $25 and $22 each (adults) and $15 and $12 each

(students).  For tickets or further information call 860 347-4887 or 860 346-3369, or go

to the web site: www.greatermiddletownconcerts.org, or e-mail: bmwa@aol.com. All

major credit cards are accepted. Partial funding for the performance is from a grant of the

Middletown Commission on the Arts.