K-12 Arts Programs
NO Bullying, STOP Bullying: Let’s Be Friends!
Description During this high-energy dance assembly students learn contemporary and old school Hip Hop moves and valuable lessons about positivity, fairness, working together, acceptance, and communication. Illstyle acts out scenarios that place two school groups against one another in day-to-day…
The History of Hip Hop
Description This high-energy assembly brings the history of hip-hop dance to life through interactive demonstration, jaw-dropping dance, audience participation, and a compelling Q&A. The History of Hip Hop teaches the positive aspects of hip-hop art and culture, the technical elements…
Understanding the Star Spangled Banner Through Dance
Description The Star Spangled Banner was written in Baltimore in 1814. Understanding the Star Spangled Banner Through Dance explores the events leading up to the writing of our national anthem and the meaning of the words through movement and dance.…
Roots and Rhythm: Multicultural Traditional Music and Dance
Description Roots and Rhythm: Multicultural Traditional Music and Dance explores the diversity and commonality of the people of the World. Dances, Songs, and their histories from different cultures, are taught in a fun and inviting way in Roots and Rhythm,…
Incredible Feets!
Description Students explore percussive dance in a small group setting with Footworks artists in this dance workshop. Workshops typically follow an assembly performance, allowing groups of up to 25 students time to practice a new art form during a hands-on…
Keeping the Beat: Multicultural Influences in American Music and Dance
Description Footworks conveys the power and joy of percussive dance while illuminating the multicultural roots of American music and dance, including African, European, and Native American traditions in Keeping the Beat: Multicultural Influences in American Music and Dance. Live music and…
Japanese Drumming and Dance
Description Taikoza introduces students to the rich festival traditions of Japan with Japanese Drumming and bamboo flutes. Students will take a journey through the different regions of Japan as they explore traditional folk festivals accompanied by thunderous taiko drums and…
Lutindo: Building Cultural Bridges through Dance and Storytelling
Description In the dance residency Lutindo: Building Cultural Bridges through Dance and Storytelling, students learn how African culture and tradition compares and contrasts to other cultures through dance. Social Studies and Language Arts Standards may be addressed in this customized…
African Dancing and/or Drumming
Description Students learn some of the dances and rhythms of traditional and modern East Africa in African Dancing and/or Drumming. Learn how the Amagunju dance evolved as a way to soothe an infant king and how traditional values like respect…
African Dancing and/or Drumming
Description Students learn some of the dances and rhythms of traditional and modern East Africa in African Dancing and/or Drumming workshop.
Mujje: Come Together
Description In this interactive dance assembly, Ssuuna opens a window to African culture through dance, music, and storytelling. Students compare and contrast cultures and learn the importance of respecting cultural differences in Mujje: Come Together. Ssuuna shares music from his…
Preposterous Parodies!
Description Students love to create parodies, and the ability to use parody indicates a strong conceptual understanding. The music residency Preposterous Parodies! combines elements of Language Arts with your desired curriculum focus, such as History, Social Studies, or Math. Alden helps…