School Subject: World Culture
Feet, Drum, Voice: A Soul Steps Workshop
This Soul Steps program explores the rich African-American cultural tradition known as step. Students use their bodies to create hip-hop infused rhythms…
Intro to Capoeira
Developed in Brazil by enslaved Africans during the 16th century, the martial art of Capoeira, disguised as a dance and including acrobatics,…
Paper Quilling
Originating in 17th-century Europe, paper quilling is the art of rolling, shaping, and gluing thin strips of paper together to make complex…
Introduction to Origami
In this popular workshop, students gain hands-on experience doing origami, the Japanese art of paper folding that is currently practiced in many…
Moving Voices
“Moving Voices” is an inspiring assembly performance that celebrates the power of movement as a form of expression. Featuring contemporary dance works…
Steppin’ & Stompin’: Ireland in Dance & Song
Trace the lineage of Irish dance from its traditional role in 18th-century Ireland to its success on the international stage with Darrah…
From Africa to Brazil – The Afro Brazilian Folkloric Show
The ensemble brings the rich African influenced rhythms and dances originating in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, a region known for customs deeply rooted…
Diaspora West African Drum and Dance Traditions Workshop
This program is an intense study of the elements of various Diaspora West African drum, dance, song, storytelling, and masquerade traditions from…
Diaspora West African Drum and Dance Traditions
Join Jeannine Osayande & Dunya Performing Arts Company as they explore some of the ways West African Diaspora cultural practices are used to…
Boom Buckets Around the World!
Students discover the art of drumming! Participants have a blast playing everyday objects like buckets and garbage cans while they develop essential…
