We look forward to seeing you September 29th in Spragins Hall for the 3rd Annual International Festival.  Here is a schedule of the variety of diverse, fun, and entertaining performances you can expect to see:

• 10:00AM – Fashion Show representing all countries
• 10:40AM – Little Champs of Madison Montessori:  kids aged 2-5 years old in traditional country garments performing simple dance moves & sign language to song “We are the world, we are the children.” To celebrate diversity & coming together for positive change.
• 10:55AM – Bachata Bama: UAH dance students performing a traditional Bachata dance.
• 11:05AM – China Performances
• Jasmine Dance Ensemble: nonprofit dance group performing 3 dances: “There is a beautiful Place”, “The charm of Calligraphy” & “The beautiful grassland is my home”; from Birmingham, AL.
• Chinese Students and Scholars Association of UAH: UAH Chinese students performing 2 dances – “Kangding Love Song” (a traditional Chinese love song) & Taijiquan performance with 10 people wearing traditional Chinese dresses.
• Chinese Tai Chi Kung Fu: Tai’chi Kung Fu Fan was compiled to support the Beijing application for the Olympic Sponsorship. It is based on movements on many families of Chinese Martial Art, combined with Peking Opera and dances.  The actions are designed to match the lyrics & rhythm of the song “Chinese Kung Fu.”
• 11:50AM – Soft Note Combo: see their website for additional information www.softnotecombo.com
• 12:35PM – Jim Parker: see his website for additional info: www.jimparkermusic.com
• 1:15PM – The Sullivan’s: see their website for additional info: www.sullivansmusic.com
• 2:00PM – Fitness Arts Center Irish Dancers: traditional Irish dancing ages 7-15 years old.
• 2:30PM – AshaKiran: Dance groups/solos performing energetic Bollywood/Fusion/Folk dances in colorful garments.
• 3:05PM – Huntsville Taiwanese American Association: Taiwan tribal dance that “represents the people whom inhabit the island with appreciation of their receiving from the heaven.”
• 3:25PM – Heidi Kaeding: 10 years old & Chinese born, will be playing the “Erhu”, a Chinese 2-stringed instrument, and performing two songs.
• 3:35PM – Little German Band: specializing in music from Germany & Austria, particularly music composed between the 18^th & 19^th centuries.  They’ll be playing mainly military & classical marches, Viennese waltzes & polka, their performance will highlight musical traditions of continental Europe & how the music was brought to America by immigrants; Randy Taylor– drums; Mark Hixson – accordion; Werner Smock – trumpet.
• 4:20PM – Philippine American Association of Alabama: dance group performing Philippine regional folk dances & Polynesian/Tahitian/Hawaiian dances.
•  4:48PM – Ira Leitner