Rebeca Tomás & A Palo Seco Flamenco Company This residency introduces Flamenco dance techniques, including footwork, armwork, hand-clapping, and castanets. Students also learn about Southern Spain's culture, geography, and language. Rebeca Tomás & A Palo Seco Flamenco Company In this workshop, students learn the basics of Flamenco dance, including footwork, armwork, and castanets, while exploring Southern Spain's history and culture. Rebeca Tomás & A Palo Seco Flamenco Company This program features a dynamic Flamenco performance with live guitar, singing, and dancing. Students learn about the history of Flamenco and Southern Spain. Storyteller Motoko shares humorous and wise tales from East Asia, enhanced with song, origami, and movement. Students enjoy engaging, interactive stories while gaining cultural and social insights. Students study Frida Kahlo's use of color and symbolism, then create expressive portraits reflecting their own feelings. Lessons are tailored to students' age and experience. Sounds of April & Randall Journey through American music's roots from jazz to hip-hop, exploring cultural pioneers and how these genres shaped national identity and global influence. Students write original fiction using multicultural folktales as models. With guidance from storyteller Motoko, they build narrative writing, literacy, and social-emotional skills through creative storytelling. Tom Lee brings ancient Greek myths to life with dramatic storytelling, drawing on original texts and connecting timeless stories of gods, monsters, and heroes. Anne Pasquale's Living History Programs Experience the inspiring story of Annie Sullivan, Helen Keller's teacher, and her revolutionary work in teaching the deaf and blind, told from her own perspective. Sounds of April & Randall Celebrate the season with a joyful holiday concert by Sounds of A&R featuring jazzy renditions of favorite classics like "Jingle Bells" and "Let It Snow!" Students reimagine photographs using hand-drawn symbols, patterns, and personal imagery. Through planning and creative choices, they explore visual symbolism and self-expression using paper materials or a mixed-media format incorporating iPads. Students explore Japanese culture through dynamic Taiko drumming, folk songs, and dance. A high-energy, multicultural experience. Take an ecological journey through the Amazon and African forests, exploring folktales that teach the importance of our natural world with vibrant characters and sound effects. In this workshop or residency, students will explore Kathak, the art of storytelling through dance. They will learn Kathak's technical footwork, spins, and cross rhythms. Kathak combines intense footwork, spins, and improvisation to tell stories through dance. Students will watch a performance, participate in a folk dance, and engage in a Q&A to learn about India's culture. From leprechauns to Irish heroines, this engaging storytelling program brings Irish myths and history to life. With costumes, artifacts, and humor, Monica Peterson delights audiences of all ages with Irish tales. Anne Pasquale's Living History Programs Anne brings to life the stories of America's female immigrants through songs, tales, and personas, highlighting cultural diversity and common heritage across Liberty's crown. A performance blending music, math, and culture with influences from Harry Belafonte, Bob Marley, Calypso & Reggae. Includes audience participation and workshops teaching the making of Steel Drum instruments. Dance China NY/New York Chinese Cultural Center This program introduces beloved ancient Chinese folk art. The selection of repertoires includes excerpts from Peking Opera, Lion dance, kung fu, as well as the Red Ribbon Dance. Anne Pasquale's Living History Programs A fun, interactive journey for young readers, featuring tales of historical figures like Johnny Appleseed and the Statue of Liberty, with sing-alongs and participatory storytelling. Students explore Mexican culture through art projects like piñatas, paper flowers, or Ojo de Dios. Each session includes cultural context and hands-on creativity. | |
