The excitement of the Bates Dance Festival builds to a crescendo with cutting-edge performances including the “Different Voices” program showcasing the work of young choreographers from around the world. Performances happen at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Aug. 8-9, in Schaeffer Theatre, 305 College St. For more information, visit www.batesdancefestival.org/EventNotes/DifferentVoices13.html.

Tickets for “Different Voices” are $25 for the general public, $18 for seniors and $12 for students. Tickets may be purchased online; by phone at 207-786-6161 from 1-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; or by mail or in person. Learn more: http://www.batesdancefestival.org/tickets.php

The festival’s concluding performances take place on Saturday, Aug. 10. Starting at 1 p.m. is “Young Choreographers / New Works,” an informal adjudicated showing in Schaeffer Theatre of more than 20 new works by talented festival students. Admission is open to the public at no cost.

In the “Festival Finale,” participants perform new works plus a production by Youth Arts Program participants. The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, in Alumni Gymnasium. Admission is $6, available only at the door.

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