The Lied Center of Kansas will present the official national folk dance company of the Philippines, Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6. The group portrays the captivating folk dances of the Philippines through the fusion of native island, Chinese, Spanish and Islamic traditions.

Founded in 1956 by Dr. Helena Z. Benitez, the company works to preserve indigenous Philippine art forms in music, dance, costumes and folklore.

There will be a pre-performance dinner in the Seymour Gallery (upper lobby) of the Lied Center on at 5:30 p.m. The dinner will be catered by La Filipina Cafe of Kansas City. The cost is $25 per person. For reservations, please call 864-2787 by Oct. 2.