The Native Pride Dancers will perform at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 in the Kemper Recital Hall, Spratt Hall 101 on the campus of Missouri Western State University. The performance is free and open to the public.

Performing in traditional native costumes, the Native Pride Dancers use song, dance and audience participation to educate their audiences. Each performance also includes a time for questions and answers and photo opportunities.

The performance is sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Education at Missouri Western State University.

Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.