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 MusicMay 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!
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.
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.
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.
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