Soul Steps speaks the language of rhythm! This showcase of the African-American dance tradition known as “stepping” explores how step started among African-American fraternities and sororities on college campuses as a means of unity and self-expression, and has deep roots in the migrant labor culture of South African gold mines. Students enjoy the high-energy step […]
The documented history of acrobatics in China goes back more than 2000 years! In this mesmerizing one-woman acrobatic performance, Li performs hand balancing, plate spinning, artistic cycling, ribbon dancing, diabolos, and foot juggling. Volunteers join her to create an impromptu ribbon dance and try their hand at plate spinning. Throughout the performance educational connections are […]
Join four dancers on an epic journey charting the exciting evolution of Indian dance. This dynamic performance focuses on the explosive rhythms found in Indian classical and folk dance, which eventually gave rise to the globally recognized Bollywood dance and music of today. Students celebrate the diverse culture of India in this immersive demonstration of the […]
The connection between dance and literacy is illuminated with enchanting music, live narration, colorful costumes, and audience interaction as students join the six company dancers of Nimbus Dance Works on a journey around the world. Time-honored stories such as the “Wizard’s Garden” and “Honor Among Thieves” hailing from Sweden and Majorca are explored through dance […]
Through the fusion of powerful lyrics and high-energy movements, the Villalobos Brothers use their violins and voices to redefine contemporary Mexican music. Original compositions and arrangements of traditional songs reflect elements of jazz, rock, classical, and Mexican folk music, and are blended to deliver a powerful message of love, camaraderie and social justice. The performance […]
Clever spiders, signifying monkeys, and grinnin’ buzzards are just some of the intriguing characters in Folktale Fun. This interactive program is ideal for preschoolers and elementary school-aged children. Performing in her signature high-energy style, TAHIRA captivates young audiences while imparting universal values such as appreciating differences and being kind with your words. Family audiences around […]
Richard Aldorasi introduces Erbu, one of the most unique and beautiful forms of Turkish marbling art. Using this classical technique, students will create one of a kind floating pictures by drawing colorful designs on top of water, and then carefully placing paper or fabric on the surface to absorb the dye. This project will produce […]
Students will amaze themselves as they learn basic moves and create their own choreography by exploring the American art form of breakdancing. Created in the 1970s by New York’s youth, the dance form is an engaging and exciting way for young people to express themselves, have fun, exercise, build confidence, and work as a team. […]
Chinese calligraphy is both a means of communication and an expression of a person’s artistic identity. Students learn the meanings of and ways to write words in Chinese ideographs while using traditional brushes and paper. They also discover the cultural and historical context of Chinese calligraphy, which occupies a distinguished position in the field of […]
Students explore traditional Chinese shadow puppet theatre and make a puppet of their own while learning about the history of shadow puppetry in ancient China. Additional time will allow students to create a friendship story that they can perform for the class.
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