Workshop with Dobet Gnahoré: An Evening on African Rhythms

Learn more about Afro-Pop, a fusion of rock, funk, and African grooves and rhythms, in this high-energy vocal and dance workshop led by Dobet Gnahoré, singer, dancer and percussionist from Côte d’Ivoire. Complete with live drumming, experience Dobet’s charismatic presence and energetic style of movement up close in this unique opportunity. 

Tuesday, January 13, 2015
6:00PM-7:30PM
Ordway Center, Drake Room
375 Washington Street, St. Paul
$10 per person, or $5 per person for Dobet Gnahoré ticket holders.

• All ages welcome.
• No experience necessary.

Pre-registration is required, call 651.224.4222 to secure your spot!

Please visit our Master Classes and Workshops webpage for more information about upcoming events.

A Christmas Story Workshop and Lunch

Last week, Lisa Bartholomew Given, dance captain of A Christmas Story, the Musical, taught participants choreography from the show!

Lisa Bartholomew Given teaches participants                                                          Photo by Alan Post

A Christmas Story, the Musical participants                                                           Photo by Alan Post

A Christmas Story, the Musical participants                                                           Photo by Alan Post

Lisa Bartholomew Given teaches participants                                                          Photo by Alan Post

A Christmas Story, the Musical participants                                                           Photo by Alan Post

Cast members from A Christmas Story, the Musical joined participants following the workshop to hang out and eat lunch together.

A Christmas Story, the Musical cast and workshop participants                               Photo by Alan Post

To find out more about Musical Theater Training opportunities like this one, visit http://www.ordway.org/education/musical-theater-training.

Minnesota Middle School Association

The Ordway Education team will be at the Minnesota Middle School Association on Thursday, December 4, at the Double Tree Hilton & Convention Center in Bloomington. 

Don't miss your chance to get your hands on your very own red Ordway Tote* bag, as modeled by our Education team member, Ian, below!

To receive your Ordway Tote* bag, simply print this blog post or pull it up on your smartphone and present it at our booth! 

*limited quantities available