Rhythms of the Latin World – Workshop

Rhythms of the Latin World – Workshop

In this workshop, students will explore Latin America through authentic voices, dances, and music of the region. In their journey they will meet and learn from artists and educators originally from Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. The instructors will share fun facts about geography, biology, food, and pop culture. They will demonstrate examples of the music and dance for a variety of Latin American countries. Students will learn some of the most popular dances from Latin America, such as Merengue, Salsa, Samba, and Bachata. They will learn how to dance these new steps to their favorite popular music, which will spark their creativity. The workshop could include a performance by the dance professionals as well as a performance by the students themselves. The duration and goals of the workshop are customized to meet the needs of the school and can be taught in both English and Spanish. Programs are available in any combination of in-person, live online, and/or pre-recorded video. This workshop is designed for individual classrooms or groups of up to 100 students.


Artist Background

Led by Artistic Director Andre Avila from Bogota, Colombia, ComMotion’s teaching artists hail from countries across Latin America and have many years of experience sharing their cultures through their diverse music and dance. ComMotion has led programs for over 45,000 people of all ages and abilities around the world. Programs are adaptable to nearly any space, and can be taught in English and Spanish. Virtual programs utilize green screen technology to create an immersive learning experience. Our partners include schools across North Carolina, The Kennedy Center, and the US State Department. We are the recipient of the 2023 North Carolina Peace Prize from the NC Peace Corp Association. The prize honors a community-based, nonprofit organization whose work reflects the values of public awareness, education, cross-cultural understanding and community service.


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