| Program Type | Workshop |
| Art Form | Dance & Movement |
| Curriculum Connections | Social Studies | Language Arts / Literacy |
| Target Grades | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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Testimonial
"Tere, Thank YOU so much for all your hard work going into the January program. Our first graders and teachers loved your sessions. Hope to bring you back soon!"
-Mr. Michael Rady, Associate Director, Achievement First Charter Schools, February 2017.
-Mr. Michael Rady, Associate Director, Achievement First Charter Schools, February 2017.
Description
Wearing attire reflective of any given Mexican celebration or holiday, Ms. Luna explains the cultural context of the celebration and performs a Mexican folkloric dance. Students learn simple choreography. Teacher can choose from:
March - President Juarez Day
April - Children's Day
May - Cinco De Mayo
September - Mexican Independence Day
October - Hispanic Heritage Day
November - Day of the Dead ("Dia de los Muertos")
Example: Dia de los Muertos Workshop
Students learn about this Mexican celebration through songs and dances and by participating in "the ofrenda" (or offering to deceased loved ones) and appreciating related songs.
March - President Juarez Day
April - Children's Day
May - Cinco De Mayo
September - Mexican Independence Day
October - Hispanic Heritage Day
November - Day of the Dead ("Dia de los Muertos")
Example: Dia de los Muertos Workshop
Students learn about this Mexican celebration through songs and dances and by participating in "the ofrenda" (or offering to deceased loved ones) and appreciating related songs.
Objectives
Through this program, students will:
(1) learn about an important cultural tradition or celebration of Mexico
(2) related folkloric songs and dances
(3) guided dance/movement activities that reinforce motor skills and rhythmic movement to music
(4) learning of Spanish words and phrases related to the arts and culture of Mexico
(1) learn about an important cultural tradition or celebration of Mexico
(2) related folkloric songs and dances
(3) guided dance/movement activities that reinforce motor skills and rhythmic movement to music
(4) learning of Spanish words and phrases related to the arts and culture of Mexico
Pricing Information
Single workshop $440
Additional workshops $220
Additional workshops $220
Video
Program Length
45 minutes
Participants
20-25
Technical Specifications
• Set Up: 15-20 minutes
• Break: 15 minutes
• Strike: 15 minutes
• Program Space: Auditorium, gymnasium, or large classroom with space for dancing.
• Electricity/Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi
• Audiovisual/Tech: Stand-up wireless microphone connected to sound system. Bluetooth connectivity. Smart Board for PowerPoint presentation (if requested by teacher).
• Dressing Room: Yes
• Outside Possible: Yes, but preferably indoors.
• Break: 15 minutes
• Strike: 15 minutes
• Program Space: Auditorium, gymnasium, or large classroom with space for dancing.
• Electricity/Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi
• Audiovisual/Tech: Stand-up wireless microphone connected to sound system. Bluetooth connectivity. Smart Board for PowerPoint presentation (if requested by teacher).
• Dressing Room: Yes
• Outside Possible: Yes, but preferably indoors.