For over 20 years, the University of Maine has hosted a massive International Dance Festival on its Orono Campus.

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Full of flavor, pizzas, color, and amazing ability, the festival has grown with each passing year and is now something fans of dance look forward to each year.

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According to the University of Maine, the festival will take place this weekend.

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"Today, it is one of the biggest and most anticipated events on campus by the whole UMaine community and the broader Bangor area. International Dance Festival showcases an array of traditional music, dance, and costumes of our diverse student body at UMaine. It is held annually on the third Saturday of February at the Collins Center for the Arts...The International Dance Festival is free and organized by the Office of International Programs and the International Student Association."

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There will be two free shows this coming Saturday, February 14th, at the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono. The shows are at 2 PM and 7 PM, with doors opening an hour before each one starts.

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If you'd like more information about the event, you can contact the Office of International Programs at 207-581-3437.

For those who cannot make it in person, the University has links available so folks can stream both performances online.

If you're wondering what the festival is like, here's a little taste of what you can expect.

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