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April 9, 1999 Jahari dance revue celebrates summer in the city WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- The Jahari Dance Troupe concludes the Black Cultural Center's 1998-99 Cultural Arts Series with "Summer Dance Happenings" on Saturday, April 17. Tickets for the 7 p.m. dance revue at Fowler Hall, Stewart Center, cost $5 for students, $7 for all others, and may be purchased the evening of the show at the Loeb Box Office. "This dance extravaganza is dedicated to the souls of the inner city and their hot summer days," said Howard Lucas, artist-in-residence for the Jahari Dance Troupe and assistant director of the BCC. "It will make you feel like you are back in your neighborhood for a summer block party." The Jahari Dance Troupe, named after the Swahili word meaning "jewels," is one of four student performing arts ensembles sponsored by the BCC. Its repertoire includes African, ballet, jazz, folk, Caribbean, modern and tap dance movements. Since 1975, through co-sponsorship of Purdue University Convocations and Lectures, the troupe has received instruction from dancers and choreographers of international recognition. CONTACT: Lucas, (765) 494-3095; hslucas@hfs.purdue.edu Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; e-mail, purduenews@purdue.edu To the Purdue News and Photos Page