Poetry can be so much fun! In this engaging program, Red Sneaker Production’s David Zucker combines acting, mime, vocal gymnastics, humor, audience participation, and a steamer trunk full of costumes, puppets, and props to allow students to encounter poetry as an engaging and relevant art form. This irresistible cast of characters created from the poems […]
Students will delight in master mime and Broadway veteran Bill Bowers’ lively and thought provoking show. Bowers performs for audiences of all ages as he explores a variety of subjects using music and pantomime. It’s a perfect way to kick off a workshop or residency in mime and physical storytelling.
The music of Taikoza personifies power, grace, pulse, and driving rhythm. After decades of training in Japan, Marco Lienhard leads this electrifying aural and visual performance which captures the vitality and culture of life in Japan. Highlighted by the thunderous rhythms of ancestral Japanese Taiko drums and the sounds of bamboo flutes, this festive experience draws from […]
This jubilant assembly introduces students to the artistry of East African cultures through dance, music, and storytelling. Sharing music from his native Uganda and authentic East African instruments, Ssuuna inspires students to compare cultures and to learn the importance of respecting cultural differences. The program ends in celebration as students play alongside Ssuuna and learn […]
Join Mary in exploring medieval music and instruments and their continuing influence today! This fascinating collection of chants, ballads, recorder melodies, troubadour songs, and stories—through Mary’s vivid interpretations—give modern audiences a glimpse into everyday life in the Middle Ages. Program options: In-person Please fill out this inquiry form or call 866-500-9265 for more information. (Virtual programs are not charged […]
Packed with music, entertainment, and education, Ball in the House’s program teaches the history of a cappella singing. They explore chant and doo-wop, contemporary music, classic cover songs and original works. The elements of teamwork and collaboration are highlighted. In addition, students will learn how various vocal parts create harmony and beats, working in unison […]
Yah-Oh-Way means “It is good” in Hopi. This exciting and athletic performance by the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers highlights the depth and complexity of several Native American societies. Students witness the origins and meanings of songs, dances, and traditions of many tribes that inhabited North America before the arrival of Europeans. By participating in traditional ceremonies—including […]
Entertaining, educating, and exciting, the Mexico Beyond Mariachi experience ignites the imagination. Expand your students’ perceptions of Mexico through the artists’ use of pre-colonial instruments and traditional interpretations of music and dance. Students learn how native cultures and Spanish culture combined to create a unique Mexican culture of music, dance, and costuming. Students come away […]
Prepare to be amazed! Combining acrobatic modern dance with clever choreography and jaw-dropping weight-sharing, these three performers create gravity-defying poses. They do this while exhibiting uncanny balance and spectacular feats of physical strength. Their unique dance vignettes highlight collective creativity, trust, and collaboration. The performance demonstrates to students what real teamwork is all about. Program […]
When a child tells his aunt about a bully on his bus, she gives him advice by recounting the tale of Rosa Parks and the events that led to a revolution in racial justice. This poignant Yearning to Learn production includes many songs of the Civil Rights era and brings this historical time to life. […]
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