Afrikan American Ballet Nets Funds From Foundation From: Portland Skanner | Date: October 25, 2000 | . Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

Portland Skanner

10-25-2000

Afrikan American Ballet Nets Funds From Foundation

For the second year in a row, the PGE-Enron Foundation has awarded a grant
of $20,000 in support of Northwest Afrikan American Ballet's Outreach
Program in Oregon's schools.

The Ballet's Outreach Program is a combination of lectures and performances
demonstrating the richness of African culture via professional dance,
vibrant costumes, drumming and interactiv...

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