The circus comes to you in this hands-on, engaging workshop! Through circus skills like juggling, tightwire, plate spinning, and stilts, students experience fitness in a fun, non-competitive, and creative way. Students work on their hand/eye coordination and both gross and fine motor skills, while learning firsthand the benefits of practice, determination, and grit. Our circus […]
Trace the lineage of Irish dance from its traditional role in 18th-century Ireland to its success on the international stage with Darrah Carr Dance Company. Featuring live music on the bodhrán and accordion, this spirited look at Irish dance and music presents the history, traditions, and costumes of this lively indigenous art form. The infectious […]
This program is an intense study of the elements of various Diaspora West African drum, dance, song, storytelling, and masquerade traditions from Mali, Guinea, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Ghana. This Jeannine Osayande & Dunya Performing Arts Company workshop allows students to understand how dance is used to communicate in different ways, and how dance and […]
Join Jeannine Osayande & Dunya Performing Arts Company as they explore some of the ways West African Diaspora cultural practices are used to affirm community, communicate values, enhance cultural sensitivity, and inspire meaningful dialogue. Program options include storytelling, dance, drum, and song from Mali, Guinea, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Brazil, Haiti, and the United States. Please fill […]
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 […]
This is a mesmerizing one-woman acrobatic performance. Li Liu performs hand balancing, plate spinning, artistic cycling, ribbon dancing, foot juggling, and more. Students join her to create an impromptu ribbon dance and try their hand at plate spinning. Students learn about Chinese language and culture. In addition, Li Lui explains some of the rituals of […]
Kids learn best when they can actively take part in what they’re studying. Instead of just reading about the Civil Rights Movement, this program lets students experience those lessons through dance, music, theater, and storytelling. It makes history come alive in a way that sticks and helps students connect on a deeper level. With plenty […]
“Stories in Motion” is an engaging and educational assembly performance that combines the expressive power of dance and movement with key principles of SEL and storytelling techniques of ELA, creating an interactive and meaningful experience for students. The program features dances based on fables from around the world that address themes of honesty, empathy, identity, […]
Peace, love, unity and having fun: our flagship program brings the energy of Hip Hop culture straight to your school community. Students will experience a thrilling dance performance, discover the rich history of Hip Hop and join us on stage to learn moves firsthand! Through interactive performance, storytelling, and live dance, students are invited to […]
Science and the natural world come to life through this engaging creative movement experience with Laura Marchese. Students explore and move based on classroom topics while practicing critical thinking skills, creative problem solving, and cooperative sharing of ideas in an environment that values each members’ contribution to the creative process. Topics can include the water […]
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