Teaching Artist Legacy Statement
Antonio Rocha (pronounced haw-sha), is originally from Brazil. He presents a unique and dynamic storytelling experience coated with his exquisite character voices, movements, body illusions & fantastical sound effects creating a storytelling experience like no other. He has presented WORLDwide, and is a two time TEDx speaker, and is a proud recipient of the Circle of Excellence Award by the National Storytelling Network, and the 2024 Maine Arts Commission Fellowship for the Performing Arts.
| Component Type | School-wide Performance |
| Grades | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| First Language | English |
| Other Languages | None |
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Description
Take a wild trip with Antonio Rocha (Rocha is pronounced Haw-Sha) into the Amazon in South America and the forests of Africa. Antonio draws from his repertoire of Folktales with an ecological theme with a myriad of realistic sound effects, one of a kind movement and fantastical characters that will not only entertain but also educate. This ecological show teaches kids about the importance of our natural world and how we depend on it for our livelihood.
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 | MISSION The mission of Higher Order Thinking Schools is to close the opportunity gap in Connecticut by providing a well-rounded education for all students in, about, and through the arts. | OUTCOMES Enriching School Culture | CONTACTS Christopher Eaves |