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Colourful Indian dance

10:11am Friday 18th July 2008

By Francine Wolfisz »

INDIAN folk dance company Kala Arpan presents their latest show, Rangoli, at Pegasus Theatre in Oxford this weekend.

Rangoli, which means colourful, is named not only for the vibrant costumes and sets, but also as a reference to the lively and traditional Indian dance forms used in the piece.

Rangoli arrives on Sunday, July 20, 6pm, at Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Road, Oxford. Tickets: 01865 722851

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