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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=291 height=324 src="cid:image003.jpg@01CC9498.95636240" align=right hspace=12 alt="Oratorio pic.jpg" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_1"><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Contact: Beth Fecteau<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nacre, Inc.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Executive Woods, 4 Atrium Drive<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Albany, NY 12205<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(518) 435-0510, Fax: (518) 438-7444<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Lindsay@Nacredance.com"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Beth@Nacredance.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Dance and Music Extravaganza to celebrate the 50<sup>th</sup> anniversary of <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>“The Christmas Oratorio”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Saratoga Springs, NY</b> – Nacre Dance Company presents the “Christmas Oratorio” 50<sup>th</sup> anniversary celebration at The Universal Preservation Hall at 25 Washington Street in Saratoga Springs on Friday, November 18<sup>th</sup> and Saturday, November 19<sup>th</sup> at 8pm and Sunday, November 20<sup>th</sup> at 2pm. Partial proceeds from this performance benefit the restoration project for The Universal Preservation Hall.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nacre’s production is based on Charles Weidman’s later version of “Christmas Oratorio”, which opened in New York City in 1961 to wide critical acclaim, and has remained a much-loved classic work of modern dance. Weidman’s masterful choreography danced by accomplished Nacre dancers combined with Bach’s passionate music presented by the talented musicians and choral ensemble of Mosaic –Arts will make this a moving and unforgettable experience. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Only a select few dance companies in the world have performed the “Christmas Oratorio” – Our performance is a unique opportunity to see this beautiful and rarely produced work of art! Be a part of this Saratoga tradition!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tickets are 15.00 for students and seniors; 20.00 general admission. For tickets and additional information on the performance, visit <a href="http://www.nacredance.com"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>www.nacredance.com</span></a> or call 518-435-0510. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>