Heartbeat of the Americas explores the indigenous music of the Western Hemisphere. Discover how Native North American sounds synthesized with the music of Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Africa in the New World. Songs and instruments, legend and history are cast in the interplay of cultures as Mary plays cedar flute, frame and steel drums, […]
In Kwanzaa Tales, storyteller TAHIRA will introduce students to the history and seven principles of Kwanzaa through story, song and poetry.
In Gift of Story, TAHIRA shares stories of hope, triumph, and tragedy, drawn from a diverse repertoire of original works and those based on African oral tradition. Her high-energy and dramatic storytelling and vocal styles also touch upon contemporary issues, such as tolerance, empowerment, and the impact of one’s choices. TAHIRA plays authentic African instruments […]
Get ready to move to Latin beats while learning about the culture of Latin America through dance and music in Bailemos!!! Let’s Dance!! These hands-on workshops teach Latin American music, dance and culture. Students will learn the fundamental rhythms and steps of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha-cha, and Carnavalito, while also discovering awareness, appreciation, and respect […]
In Stories of Africa, students take a journey through the African Diaspora via story. From the villages of Africa to the urban streets of America, TAHIRA teaches students the origin and purpose of stories in the African experience. Each student has an opportunity to select a story; make their own adaptations; and perform the story. […]
Master weaver Linda Beiler helps students explore the history, technique, and art of wheat weaving around the world. A member of the PA Guild of Craftsmen, Linda reveals how contemporary straw artists have turned an ancient craft into a unique art form. Students learn how to work with wheat, and work on individual and group […]
Students play a variety of percussion instruments from Latin American countries while learning about culture and history through stories and demonstrations. By learning historical context, students understand the meaning of the music beyond the basic rhythms and melodies. Students comprehend musical tools such as dynamics, pulse, call and response, breaks, and instruments through hands-on experiences.
Students learn traditional drum rhythms and dances from different regions of Uganda. Working together—some as drummers and others as dancers—they explore the history and meaning behind the East African steps and drumbeats.
Students discover West African dance as a means of communication and cultural expression that reflects an ancient and socially diverse society. By exploring dances from Gambia, the Ivory Coast, Mali and other West African countries, students understand the connection that dance has to everyday life of the people of Africa.
Join the Celtic Revival that’s sweeping the country! Try your hand (and feet!) at Irish set dancing—a form of social dancing similar to square dancing. Danced to jigs, reels, polkas, and hornpipes, set dancing—traditionally performed during a ceili (Irish dance/social)— promotes coordination, learning to count sets of music, and recognizing repeating patterns. So come put […]
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