Through performance, workshop, or residency, students experience Brazil's culture through dance styles like Samba, Afoxé, and Forró- learning geography, language, and tradition. A fun, interactive performance of Top 40 hits using digital instruments. Students explore music tech while dancing and learning about modern music production. The Queen's Cartoonists perform live music and sound effects alongside cartoons, revealing the deep roots of jazz and classical in animation. Includes student participation! This program is a journey into the world of Native American Stories. The oral history, natural observations, and culture of the First Americans is shared by Leland Faulkner, a member of the Bad River Band of Chippewa. This program engages students in skill-building, social-emotional learning, and physical literacy using handmade hoops. A magical puppet show featuring seasonal fairies and a mischievous gnome, with handmade puppets and songs that engage young audiences. 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. Explore musical history with live performances of flute music from different periods, connecting art forms and performance techniques to cultural history. 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. A shadow puppet show of the classic tale followed by a bear puppet-making workshop. Includes a behind-the-scenes look at the stage and a chance to perform! Tom Lee brings ancient Greek myths to life with dramatic storytelling, drawing on original texts and connecting timeless stories of gods, monsters, and heroes. Follow Hansel and Gretel in this operatic puppet show featuring a giant storybook set and lessons in courage and resilience. 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. This puppet musical teaches students to recognize bullying and find solutions. Lively songs and loveable characters make the message stick. The Poetry in Motion Crew offers an electrifying dance experience, showcasing Hip Hop and Break Dancing while educating youth on Hip Hop culture, history, and foundation. The program emphasizes Hip Hop as a positive form of artistic expression. Students become explorers solving riddles, discovering clues, and uncovering hidden treasure! This adventure builds research, observation, and collaboration skills through historical puzzle play. 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 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. 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. | |
