Water is Rising Music and Dance of Pacific Island Atolls November 8, 2011

Adult $38 | University Park Student $10 | 18 and Younger $28



Kiribati, Tokelau, and Tuvalu — three of the smallest countries in the world — are on the front lines of climate change. Water is Rising brings together thirty-six music and dance artists from the tiny Pacific nations to celebrate the cultures of coral atolls at risk of being submerged by rising sea levels. For centuries the history, spiritual teachings, and social values of the countries — located where the Equator meets the International Dateline — have been expressed through song and dance. Artistic expressions range from elegant, sensual, and delicate to exuberant, strong, and forceful. The island cultures are known for their self-confidence, precision, and originality. Water is Rising features new songs and dances, plus projected images, conveying the performers’ deep connections to nature, family, ancestors, and religion.

Audio description, which is especially helpful to patrons with sight loss, is available for this performance at no extra charge to ticket holders.

Official Website: http://www.cpa.psu.edu/events/water.html