Do you love Pixar, Disney, or anything animated? Then this is the class for you! In this beginner’s animation course, students learn the basics of 2D animation using some of the 9 principles established by classic Disney animators. Through a series of projects, students learn how to bring their drawings – and their imaginations – […]
This program is designed to introduce educators (K-12) to the fascinating history, culture, and rhythmical magic of the cajón (box drum). Participants will learn to play the main rhythms of Afro-Peruvian music as well as typical songs that will be easy to learn by Spanish as well as non-Spanish speakers. Participants will also explore the […]
Speak Up! uses the percussive dance styles of tap dance, stepping, and body percussion to narrate iconic moments of John Lewis’ legacy. The program highlights the life of John Lewis, the 1960 Lunch Counter Sit-ins, the 1961 Freedom Riders, and the 1965 Selma to Montgomery March. This educational performance assists in preserving Black History and […]
Students are led in a collaborative musical and songwriting experience where they learn SEL techniques to improve focus and relieve anxiety, as well as creative visualization and mindfulness meditation. The students learn the elements of songwriting, and how to use a digital audio workstation to create modern music. Students will make artistic decisions, and learn […]
This professional learning program will introduce hip hop dance into the classroom space as a tool to explore thematic content and assess student understanding. Educators will experience hip hop dance as an opportunity to have fun, reflect, discuss, and analyze creative teaching strategies. Activities such as the story circle exercise and choreography created from thematic […]
In this professional learning program, TAHIRA will illuminate practices that center the stories of African Americans by offering an opportunity for participants to explore the art of storytelling and active listening. Through sharing personal recollections, TAHIRA will lay a foundation for the impact childhood relationships and family culture have on the development of the creative […]
Specifically created for the virtual stage, SUGAR SKULL! A Virtual Día de Muertos Adventure is a captivating theatrical experience for the times that celebrates Day of the Dead, a traditional holiday that transcends borders. Join Sugar Skull, a charismatic candy skeleton, as he follows the music towards the ultimate party! He is spurred on by […]
In this interactive program, Queen Nur embraces Social-Emotional Learning through storytelling. Using folktales and original stories from around the world, the audience participates in call and response stories that teach self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. This program features live drumming accompaniment. Please fill out this inquiry form or call 866-500-9265 for more information. This assembly […]
Bobby Beetcut’s program, Your Life is A Work of Art, uses music to immerse students in motion, rhythm, and mindfulness. Mixing live looping, beatboxing, multiple instruments, singing, dancing, and interactive play with basic principles of mindfulness, meditation, and creative visualization, this program teaches students how to view their life as a work of art and […]
The Little Circus bring the WOW factor, with Cirque-Du-Soleil style aerials! This interactive and captivating show features juggling, vaudeville acts, jaw-dropping aerial acts, and lots of audience participation as it highlights the value of teamwork, practice, and a positive attitude. Character development themes can be included, including the value of persistence, teamwork and community building, […]
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