The Peninsula International Dance Festival takes place on July 19-20 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center, showcasing more than 200 artists from 21 companies worldwide. Created in 2022, the festival aimed to revitalize the arts community after pandemic restrictions. Artistic director Gregory Amato consulted with Carlos Carvajal, programming companies that reflect vast cultural diversity beyond previous festivals. The event features performances that span four continents, starting with the Ramaytush Ohlone benediction and including notable acts like Chitresh Das Dance and Parangal Dance Company.
The Peninsula International Dance Festival showcases over 200 artists from 21 companies, embracing a global spectrum of dance traditions, representing Bay Area's cultural diversity.
Choreographer Gregory Amato aimed to recover the performing arts community post-pandemic by creating a festival that highlights the Bay Area's vast array of cultural companies.
The festival features performances from Chitresh Das Dance, a top Kathak exponent, and the Parangal Dance Company, known for their unique storytelling styles from the Philippines.
Beginning with a benediction from the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone, the festival celebrates diversity with performances that span four continents, including San Jose's Taiko SOBA.
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