American Footsteps
Artist: Pat Cannon's Foot & Fiddle Dance
Type: Performances / Assembly, Early Childhood, Art Festivals
Description
In American Footsteps students learn about the rich traditions of American folk dance and music through this high-energy performance. Accompanied by live fiddle playing, students gain an understanding of the historical and multi-cultural connections of American folk dances, including Appalachian Clogging, Tap Dance, Irish Step Dance, and Square Dance. Character skills such as respect and teamwork are demonstrated through social dances that have brought people together for generations.
Price & Info
Price
Assembly Price: $1,225
Assembly Two-in-a-Row Price: $1,635
Travel Fee: $75 per day
Information
Audience Limit: none
Program Length: 45 min.
Appropriate For Grade(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th, All Grades
Theme
Theme
American History Month
End of Year Celebration
National Dance Month
Curriculum Standards
Curriculum Standards
Visual & Performing Arts
Tech
Technical Requirements
Floor--swept, not waxed. 6 armless chairs. Pitcher of water with glasses or bottled drinking water. Artists will supply sound system.
Testimonials
Pat Cannon is... one of the best examples of someone who can maintain a high-energy presentation that is both informative, interactive, and pure entertainment. She demonstrates subtly that she is up-to-date on pop music trends while delivering her own. Her performers are excellent.
Teaching Artist, MLK School
Terrific performance! Thanks!
PTO Rep., West End Elementary School
Excellent. Everything I hoped it would be...engaging, professional and fun!
Director of Curriculum, North Arlington High School
