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A Journey Through Rhythms

A Journey Through Rhythms

Alex Weiss & Different Drum | (919) 491-5089 | [email protected]

Alex shares samples of the rhythms originating from Africa into the Americas. Interactive and exploratory fun.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, Music, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, Caribbean, Latinx
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
A Musical Trip Around the World

A Musical Trip Around the World

Elise Witt | (404) 297-8398 | [email protected]

Sing and sign with Elise as she takes you on a musical journey around the globe in song.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, Asian, Caribbean, European, Latinx
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
A Spanish Flamenco Dance and Music Workshop or Residency

A Spanish Flamenco Dance and Music Workshop or Residency

Carlota Santana Spanish Dance Company | (917) 723-9868 | [email protected]

A Spanish Flamenco dance and music workshop or residency.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Dance, Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: European, Hispanic, Latinx
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
All That Jazz

All That Jazz

Hot Horns | (410) 227-2639 | [email protected]

“All That Jazz” covers the history of American Jazz in one action packed program

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, Caribbean, Latinx
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Black Box Dance Theatre Performance

Black Box Dance Theatre Performance

Black Box Dance Theatre | (919) 741-3883 | [email protected]

Athletic, expressive, thought-provoking, non-fiction DANCE . . . live and interactive.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Dance
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: Hispanic, Latinx, North Carolina
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Black Box Dance Workshops and Residencies to MOVE Curriculum

Black Box Dance Workshops and Residencies to MOVE Curriculum

Black Box Dance Theatre | (919) 802-8565 | [email protected]

Workshops are designed for ALL students and meet curriculum with full-bodied participation.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Dance, Multi-Disciplinary, STEAM
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Cultural Context: Latinx
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Brass Can Do Anything

Brass Can Do Anything

Hot Horns | (410) 227-2639 | [email protected]

The study of brass instruments (past to present), their uses, and how and why they are different.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, Latinx
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Bridging the music of Africa & The Americas

Bridging the music of Africa & The Americas

Alex Weiss & Different Drum | (919) 491-5089 | [email protected]

Explore the evolution of American music from the rhythms and melodies of Africa, to the light and lively calypso of the Caribbean and contemporary spoken word.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Dance, Multi-Disciplinary, Music, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, Caribbean, Latinx
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Bright Star Touring Season

Bright Star Touring Season

Bright Star Touring Theatre | (336) 558-7360 | [email protected]

Topical shows, workshops and residencies that delight and inform – Black History, STEM/STEAM, Antibullying, Literature and more!

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: STEAM, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African-American, European, Latinx
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Cantamos Con Ritmo: Performance with Botsford and Witt

Cantamos Con Ritmo: Performance with Botsford and Witt

Beverly Botsford and Elise Witt | (919) 824-3821 | [email protected]

A celebration of Spanish language with voice & percussion, rhythm & song

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, Caribbean, European, Latinx
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
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