By Selena Stevens

Sabi Diri's dance is rooted in traditional and contemporary ethnic dances and includes song, poetry and music.

Feb. 26, 2002 (Lexington, Ky.) -- Sabi Diri, a multi-ethnic dance company under the direction of University of Kentucky anthropology graduate student Aminata Baruti, will perform two benefit concerts at the Lexington Children's Theater at 2 and 8 p.m. March 30.

Tickets for the 2 p.m. show are $15 for the general public and $10 for children ages 12 and under. The cost for the 8 p.m. show is $25 or $20 for two tickets or more.

Sabi Diri is comprised of UK students of African-American, Chinese Malaysian, Euro-American and African-Caribbean heritages.

Sabi Diri's dance is rooted in traditional and contemporary ethnic dances and includes song, poetry and music.