Global Arts Workshops

EducationEngage your students in hands-on Global Arts Workshops during the Flint Hills International Children’s Festival. These one-hour workshops are taught by Twin Cities’ artists, and cost just $3.50 per student!

All Festival Workshops go on sale Sept. 2, 2011 with the Festival school performances. 

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Latin American Folkloric Music
May 29, 2012
Suggested Grades 2-6
Explore the music and instruments of Latin American folkloric music with Ecuadorian educator and performer Leo Lara. Students will learn the text and meaning of traditional songs and rhythms of Latin American countries through interactive demonstrations and instrument try-outs!

Availability for Latin American Folkloric Music
Tue, May 29 at 9:15am: Sold Out
Tue, May 29 at 10:30am: Sold Out

Mexihca Culture & Dance
May 30, 2012
Suggested Grades 2-6
In this all-abilities dance workshop, students will learn the traditions, history and art of dance of the Mexihca (Aztec) culture with Kalpulli Yaocenoxtli.

Availability for Mexihca Culture & Dance
Wed, May 30 at 9:15am: Sold Out
Wed, May 30 at 10:30am: 30 tickets

Latin Social Dance
May 31, 2012
Suggested Grades 2-6
Cowles Center instructor Giselle Mejia will teach a wide variety of social dances born out of Latin America. Styles include salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, and mambo. Students get ready to move, as we will learn the basic steps to each dance style.

Availability for Latin Social Dance
Thu, May 31 at 9:15am: Sold Out

Thu, May 31 at 10:30am: Sold Out

West African Movement
May 31, 2012
Suggested Grades 3-8
Explore the movements that became the fundamentals for hip-hop, jazz, and many other modern dance styles through an experiential class on traditional West African dance with Fatawu Sayibu, director of Tiyumba Dance Company.

Availability for West African Movement
Thu, May 31 at 9:15am: 30 tickets
Thu, May 31 at 10:30am: 18 tickets

Taiko Drumming
June 1, 2012
Suggested Grades 3-8
Learn the techniques and history of taiko drumming with a taiko performing artist. Students get the opportunity to play on a taiko practice drum with a Mu Performing Arts instructor!

Availability for Taiko Drumming
Fri, Jun 1 at 9:15am: Sold Out

Fri, Jun 1 at 10:30am: Sold Out

Hip-Hop Dance
June 1, 2012
Suggested Grades 2-6
Join teaching artist Leah Nelson as she introduces students to the history of hip-hop dance culture through instruction in the fundamentals of popping, locking, and breaking.

Availability for Hip-Hop Dance
Fri, June 1 at 9:15am: Sold Out

Fri, June 1 at 10:30am: Sold Out

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