Latin Social Dance Class with CONTRA-TIEMPO

The Ordway would invites you to a Latin Social Dance Class with CONTRA-TIEMPO, a social activist dance company from L.A. that takes Latin social dancing to new heights!  Ana María Alvarez, founder and director, will make personal appearances at a number of Twin Cities schools and community organizations. Best of all, she and her company members are leading two salsa dance classes open to the general public on Monday and Tuesday evenings. This workshop offers you the rare opportunity to learn Casino Rueda: Cuban Salsa danced in a circle with frequent partner changes. CONTRA-TIEMPO will also introduce you to concepts of “compassionate partnering.” This class will certainly leave you feeling inspired, productive, engaged, and communicating better with barriers broken down. No partner is required and any level of experience is welcome.

Latin Social Dance Class with CONTRA-TIEMPO

Date:     Two nights: Monday Nov. 15 & Tuesday,  Nov. 16

Time:     6:30 – 8pm

Where:  Ordway Center, Drake Room 

               [Please enter through Stage Door on 5th Street]

Cost:     $10; Free with a ticket to the public performance

               on Friday, Nov. 19

RSVP to Amy Miller (651.282.3017; amiller@ordway.org)

Meet and work with CONTRA-TIEMPO company members who will teach Casino Rueda (Cuban Salsa danced in a circle with frequent partner changes) and work with students around concepts of 'compassionate partnering'.  This class will leave participants inspired, productive, engaged, and communicating better with barriers broken down!

No partner required; any experience level welcome

For tickets to the public performance, please contact the Ordway Box Office at 651.224.4222 or online at www.ordway.org

TICKETS AVAILABLE: $3 Global Arts Workshops !

Taking place during the week of the Flint Hills International Children’s Festival, these engaging hour long workshops are taught by Twin Cities artists and cost just $3 per student.  Space is limited to 30 learners per workshop, so reserve your seats before they are sold out!

Call the Education Hotline at 651.282.3115 to place your order today!

Latin American Folkloric Music

May 31, 2011 9:15am - 30 Seats Available!

May 31, 2011 10:30am- SOLD OUT

Suggested Grades 2-6

Explore the music and instruments of Latin American folkloric music with Ecuadorian educator and performer Leo Lara. Students will learn the text and meaning of traditional songs and rhythms of Latin American countries through interactive  demonstrations and instrument try-outs!

Mexihca Culture & Dance

June 1, 2011 9:15am - 30 Seats Available!

June 1, 2011  10:30am - 30 Seats Available!

Suggested Grades 2-6

Engage students in this all abilities dance workshop as they learn the traditions, history and art of dance of the Mexihca (Aztec) culture with Kalpulli Yaocenoxtli.

West African Movement

June 2, 2011 9:15am - 30 Seats Available!

June 2, 2011 10:30am – SOLD OUT

Suggested Grades 3-8

Explore the movements that became the fundamentals for hip-hop, jazz, and many other modern dance styles through an experiential class on traditional West African dance with Fatawu Sayibu, director of Tiyumba Dance Company.

Taiko Drumming

June 3, 2011 9:15am - SOLD OUT

June 3, 2011 10:30am -11 Seats Available!

Suggested Grades 3-8

Learn the techniques and history of taiko drumming with instructors from Mu Performing Arts! Students get the opportunity to play on a taiko practice drum!

Latin Social Dance

June 2, 2011 9:15am - 30 Seats Available!

June 2, 2011 10:30AM – SOLD OUT

Suggested Grades 2-6

Cowles Center instructor Giselle Mejia, will teach a wide variety of social dances born out of Latin America. Styles include salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, and mambo. Students get ready to move, as we will learn the basic steps to each dance style.

2011Festival ARTwalk: A World of Surprises!

The ARTwalk is a month-long exhibition of young artist's artwork in downtown Saint Paul. It is a unique opportunity for schools and community organizations to highlight the visual arts achievements of young people. As a part of the Flint Hills International Children's Festival, the ARTwalk celebrates young artists’ creativity from across the region. Last year over 600 submissions from around the region were featured. Given the ARTwalk is a non-juried exhibition; participants are encouraged to be selective in their entries.


Entries can be submitted on a group or individual basis. All artwork must be delivered by February 28. The ARTwalk will be on display May 6 through June 6, 2011.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Groups may apply for funding to participate in a site specific installation. To learn more contact Kirstin Wiegmann at kwiegmann@ordway.org by December 16, 2010.

Click here to learn more about the ARTwalk and how you or your students can be a part of the art!