Celebrate Jamaica’s ‘Decades of Excellence’ with dance show

D’Oro Dance Ensemble celebrates Decades of Excellence and Jamaica’s 55th Jamboree at the Kumble Theater on Aug. 5.

The event is a night of dancing, singing, storytelling, poetry, and special guests.

Come and experience Jamaica’s rich cultural heritage displayed through dance, music, poetry, and storytelling. It features special guest performances from the Braata Folk Singers, Black River High, Green Island High, Portmore Dance Theatre Company, and Seaview ECI.

Decades of Excellence on Aug. 5 at 8 pm. Tickets are $25.

Kumble Theater at Long Island University [DeKalb and Flatbush avenues in Fort Greene, (718) 488–1624; www.kumbletheater].

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