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Sankofa: The History of African-American Music

Sankofa: The History of African-American Music

The Beast | (919) 308-6536 | stephencoffman@gmail.com

Hip-Hop and Jazz quartet tells the story of African American music from Spirituals to Hip Hop.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, Caribbean
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
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 | noradmedia@gmail.com

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 | lgorham3@gmail.com

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 | queennurstory@gmail.com

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 | nygilreath@gmail.com

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 | program@storytapestries.org

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 | shabufam@gmail.com

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 | antoniorochastoryteller@gmail.com

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 | queennurstory@gmail.com

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
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🎉 Happy Last Day of School! We’re celebratin 🎉 Happy Last Day of School!

We’re celebrating a record-breaking 460 Artists in Schools programs this year! 🖌️🎭🎶

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible teaching artists, dedicated volunteer school reps, and passionate teachers who made it all possible. Your creativity and commitment brought the arts to life for thousands of students across Wake County! 💛✨

Special thanks to our amazing supporters:
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Here’s to a summer full of inspiration — and an even bigger year ahead! ☀️🎨 #ArtistsInSchools #wakearts  #ThankYou #WakeCountySchools #LastDayOfSchool
Can’t think of a better way to end the school ye Can’t think of a better way to end the school year than adding the final touches to The Picket Fence project at Hilburn Academy.

Virginia Maier worked with 120 middle school students, Principal Fehling, dozens of staff members and countless volunteers for the second year in a row. 

A surprise visit from Dr. Taylor himself brought an extra dose of excitement. #AIS4all #wakearts #arts919 #artseducation
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It has been an AWESOME school year and United Arts It has been an AWESOME school year and United Arts in partnership with parents, teachers, and artists supported a record breaking 460 school day arts programs! 

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