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Here's our list of exciting events and shows in the UAE.
DUBAI DANCE FESTIVAL
This 2-day cultural extravaganza will bring Dubai's best talents together for a weekend of fun, dance and music. The highlight of the fest will be the musical dance show based on T.H.E. AGENCY (aka Top Hat Entertainment Agency) and will capture the escapades, the mishaps, dramas, thrills and buzz of the company, while displaying the various acts and talents it has on its books, including hip-hop, salsa, tango, tap, contemporary, African and more. Participants and performers from all major dance schools and classes from around Dubai and the Middle East are expected. For details on the teams performing log on to their official website
- Date: June 12-13
- Venue: Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre
- Time: 9m (Doors open at 7.30pm)
- Tickets: Dh175
- Contact: 04 3676699 or log on to www.dancefestivaldubai.com
FOOTLOOSE
Dubai-based youth theatre group VOX Theatre Company will bring the 1980s hit show Footloose to town. Featuring classics such as Holding Out For A Hero, Let's Hear It For The Boy and the title song Footloose, this show promises to kick up a storm. It tells the story of Ren McCormick, who moves from Chicago to Bomont, a small town where somebody's watching his every move and dancing is forbidden.
- Date: May 30-31
- Venue: Madinat Theatre, Madinat Jumeirah
- Time: 3pm and 7.30pm
- Tickets: Dh85
- Contact: 04 3666546
FRENCH PLAY
French comedy L'invite will be staged in Dubai at the end of the month.
- Date: May 29-30
- Venue: Auditorium, Alliance Francaise
- Time: 8pm
- Tickets: Free
- Contact: 04 3358712
THE BIG BALL
Following last year's success, The Big Ball, an initiative by the Media and Creative Industry, is gearing up for the second edition of the annual charity event to create a better future for children through education. This year, The Big Ball will be attended by Lebanese pop star Nancy Ajram.
- Date: June 1
- Venue: Grand Ballroom, Al Bustan Rotana, Dubai
- Time: 7.30m
- Tickets: Dh1,000
- Contact: 04 3914848
YAADON KI BARAAT
Legendary Indian composer R.D Burman needs no introduction. His repertoire of songs includes hits that are hummed even today. Relive the magic as singers Arnab Chakraborty, Anil Bajpai, Sanjay Sawant and Manisha pay tribute to him.
- Date: June 13
- Venue: Jumeirah Ballroom; Crowne Plaza
- Time: 9pm
- Tickets: Dh50, Dh100, Dh150 and Dh250
- Contact: 04 3373724 or 050 2800870
VOICES OF HARMONY
Voices of Harmony, an all women's barbershop group that was founded 4 years ago, will sing famous tunes such as Hernando's Hideaway, Over the Rainbow and One Fine Day at a concert in the capital. Meanwhile, Blue Fever, the new acapella vocal jazz group, will be performing Blue Moon, Autumn Leaves and more.
- Date: June 1
- Venue: The Cultural Foundation Airport Road, Abu Dhabi
- Time: 8-9pm
- Tickets: Free admission, donations welcome
- Contact: 050 4420029
KUMAR SANU
For all those who love Kumar Sanu, this show is a must. Watch him perform his hit numbers such as Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaye (from the film Zurm) and Ek Ladki Ko Dekha (from the film 1942: A Love Story).
- Date: May 30
- Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai
- Time: 9pm
- Tickets: Dh 75; Dh150 and Dh250 (Including dinner)
- Contact: 04 3373724, 050 6549100 or 050 2800870
YAADEIN: A TRIBUTE TO RAFI
If you can't get enough of the mellifluous voice of Mohammad Rafi, then singer Shabbir Kumar comes to your rescue. with this tribute show.
- Date: May 30
- Venue: Shaikh Rashid Auditorium
- Time: 9pm
- Tickets: By invitation
- Contact: 050 6342363
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