Polynesian Paradise Dancers Bring Aloha Spirit to Gorilla Tango in Skokie Tonight

The international touring company known as The Polynesian Paradise Dancers will perform at Gorilla Tango's SKOKIE THEATRE (7924 Lincoln Ave. Skokie, IL 60077) in POSTCARDS FROM PARADISE, tonight, April 14th, 2013 at 6pm. Tickets are $15; to purchase tickets visit www.gorillatango.com or call 847-677-7761.

The Polynesian Paradise Dancers will perform POSTCARDS FROM PARADISE, and enchanting show that will take you back on a vintage trip to the South Pacific. The year is 1959, and Hawaii has just joined the union. The new direct flights from the Mainland to the islands have opened up the Hawaiian experience to a whole new generation. This vibrant performance of exotic hula dancing and heart pounding drumbeats of the islands is truly an unforgettable show.

Established in 1993, Akemi Welsh started the Polynesian Paradise Dancers (PPD), a professional Polynesian entertainment company specializing in the traditional dances of music from the Polynesian Islands. Over the years, the company has had the honor of sharing the culture with audiences all over. They have visited 31 states, and had 10 international tours including Abu Dhabi, China, Japan, Guam, and the Marshall Islands.

"It's always a great pleasure to share our love for the Polynesian culture with the community," says Akemi Welsh, director and founder of the Polynesian Paradise Dancers.

Past performances include a daily 5-week run of the "Lilo & Stitch Hawaiian Party" at the El Capitan Theatre (Hollywood, CA) and nightly 8-week run at the Pageant of the Masters (Laguna Beach, CA). PPD has also performed for the celebrity premieres of Disney's animated feature Lilo & Stitch (first in Hollywood, CA then at Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis, TN), as well as Adam Sandler's 50 First Dates in Westwood, CA. Polynesian Paradise Dancers can also be seen dancing in Adam Sandler's movie Bedtime Stories, and television shows as Backyard Nation, Tuckerville, My Tacky Room and Wizards of Waverly Place. Other highlights include performances at the Playboy Mansion, Walt Disney Studios, Paramount Studios, the homes of celebrities such as Rob Zombie, former mayor of Los Angeles, Jim Hahn, and former governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

PPD aspires to entertain and broaden appreciation of the Polynesian dance, music and culture with others. To purchase tickets for this event visit www.gorillatangotheatre.com or call 847-677-7761. Tickets are $15.00 and the show starts at 6pm at Gorilla Tango Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, Ill.

Gorilla Tango Theatre (GTT) is a year-round theatrical venue where audiences of all ages can consistently go to see a wide variety of talented artists. GTT exists to provide artists with an opportunity to produce their work in professional environment. GTT was created by entrepreneur Dan Abbate and boasts two performance spaces - one in Bucktown and another in the heart of Downtown Skokie. With shows for both children and adults, all GTT performances are on a rating system, similar to the one used in movie theatres. GTT offers a variety of affordable beer and wine for purchase. Consult the website for rating information, tickets, and details: www.gorillatango.com.

Pictured: Junko Todaka in "Postcards from Paradise"

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