The ensemble brings the rich African influenced rhythms and dances originating in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, a region known for customs deeply rooted in the traditions and spirituality of ancestral Africa. Our ensemble tells the story of Africans brought to Brazil as slaves. To alleviate the suffering and preserve their identity they maintained their rituals, dances […]
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 […]
Gifted storyteller TAHIRA shares tales of freedom fighters in this dramatic performance. A compelling look at the people who took extraordinary risks for freedom, the program can be tailored to highlight such topics as the Civil Rights Movement, Black women in history, or the Underground Railroad. The program includes freedom songs such as “John the […]
Rochel Garner Coleman plays the Black cowboy Nat Love. The performance chronicles the journey of a former slave who joined thousands of others to explore and settle the West. This performance explores an uncommon narrative of the Old West while recreating a period in American history that has captivated generations ever since. The performance starts […]
Who were the Lenape Native Americans of New Jersey and Pennsylvania? Following years of conversation and relationships with Native people, Rob Aptaker gives students the opportunity to explore the tools, clothing, toys, games, medicine and music that have historically been a part of their daily lives, building a picture of pre-colonial life. Note: Rob no […]
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 […]
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 the important contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. […]
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