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SELebration Stories

SELebration Stories

Queen Nur | |

In this performance students will be engaged in a highly interactive storytelling celebration that highlights the social emotional learning competencies.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Storytelling
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, Asian, European
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Soul of Langston

Soul of Langston

Norad Media, LLC - Daron Stewart | (240) 401-0971 | [email protected]

Soul of Langston is a theatrical rendition of Langston’s poetry—fused with tunes of jazz and blues, drafted into an inspiring story, daring you to Dream!

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Storytelling, Theatre
  • Grade Level: High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African-American
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Storytelling: Get Ready to Move!

Storytelling: Get Ready to Move!

Linda Gorham | (630) 542-7025 | [email protected]

Linda Gorham presents interactive and educational character-based storytelling for grades K-12.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Literary, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, Caribbean
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Sweet Potato Pie and Such

Sweet Potato Pie and Such

Queen Nur | (609) 680-4831 | [email protected]

A flavorful recipe of tales that will ground you in the African and African American Oral Tradition with a seasoning of core values.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
The Athleticism of Dance: Workshop

The Athleticism of Dance: Workshop

Ballethnic Dance Company | (404) 762-1416 | [email protected]

This participatory version of the program blends a interactive lecture demonstration with student involvement and highlights the similarities between sports and dance and the importance of physical activity.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Dance
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American
  • Does Not Accept bookings in Johnston County
The Fastest Plane

The Fastest Plane

Story Tapestries | (301) 916-6328 | [email protected]

Multi-lingual folk tales customized by academic focus area and age group

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Dance, Literary, Multi-Disciplinary, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, Asian, Australian, Caribbean, European, Latinx, Middle Eastern, Native American, Pacific Islander
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
The Griot’s Gourd

The Griot’s Gourd

The Magic of African Rhythm | (919) 638-8221 | [email protected]

The Griot’s Gourd is a musical performance with West African storytelling instruments.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Dance, Music, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, Caribbean, North Carolina
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Under African Skies

Under African Skies

Antonio Rocha | 207-329-0849 | [email protected]

Take a unique trip to Africa with a world class storyteller who has climbed Kilimanjaro, and be presently surprise each step of the way.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Voices of Courage

Voices of Courage

Queen Nur | (609) 300-6189 | [email protected]

A collection of biographic vignettes highlighting outspoken African American women of the 19th Century.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Literary, Multi-Disciplinary, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Write the Story Only You Can Tell

Write the Story Only You Can Tell

Kelly Starling Lyons | (919) 656-0298 | [email protected]

Students hear the stories behind the books, explore writing process and enjoy a reading.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Literary, Multi-Disciplinary
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Cultural Context: African-American
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
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Last call! We only have 2 more spots available for Last call! We only have 2 more spots available for our Words & Wine event tomorrow at Raleigh Wine Shop. Come get creative and cozy, with a mini writing workshop from Redbud Writing Project, snacks and a glass of wine on us.

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