Saturday, April 3, 2010
 Performed by the Dance Troupe Afrikylolo 8:00 p.m. Presented by The Joel Gnakale Entertainment Co.
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The treasured mythical African story of the Goddess Zaouli is about love, jealousy, redemption, and compassion. Zaouli Dj'la is a goddess who comes of age for marriage. Her father, the Lion, deems only the Bird and the Serpent worthy of her hand, and organizes a race to decide which one will win her. Rather than rushing to Zaouli after completing the difficult two-day race, both Bird and Serpent seek immediate food and water, ignoring Zaouli and the true intention of the race. Witnessing her suitors' selfishness, Zaouli flees into the forest, suffering from a broken heart. A disloyal friend leaves her there to die and Zaouli returns in spirit to her father and her friend in love and compassion.
The Goddess Zaouli comes truly to life with intense and spellbinding choreography, brilliant costumes from the Ivory Coast, and accompaniment of outstanding and energetic African drumming. The dance troupe, Afrikylolo, is performing in New England for the first time. Visit the troupe's website at www.Afrikylolo.com This performance is a captivating journey into African dance, culture and art, providing an amazing and authentic African experience.
Diadie Bathily is a master African choreographer and dancer and the artistic director of two St. Louis-based dance companies. Growing up in Abidjan and Bouake, Ivory Coast and studied dance at marie-Rose Guiraud's School of Dance and Cultural Exchange in the French Cultural Center and at Adam Drame Dance Institute in Bouake. Diadie has performed at the United Nations, with Village Arts & Humanities in Philadelphia, and at universities across the country. He has taught graduate classes Temple University, University of Missouri at St. Louis, Washington University and elsewhere.
Tickets: $30 General Admission Seating
Purchase tickets 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri at Mechanics Hall Box Office, 321 Main Street, Worcester or by phone: 508-752-0888. Tickets may be purchased at the door on the night of the performance.
Orders are filled on a best available basis. Balcony seats do not have elevator access. If you have specific seating requirements, contact the Mechanics Hall Box Office Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm at 508-752-0888 or 508-752-5608.
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