Latin American Folkloric Music
Tues, May 29 at 9:15am - SOLD OUT
Tues, May 29 at 10:30am - SOLD OUT

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!

Mexihca Culture & Dance
Wed, May 30 at 9:15am - SOLD OUT
Wed, May 30 at 10:30am - 30 tickets

Suggested Grades 2-6

In this all-abilities dance workshop, students will learn the traditons, history and art of dance of the Mexihca (Aztec) culture with Kalpulli Yaocenoxtli.

Latin Social Dance
Thu, May 31 at 9:15am - SOLD OUT
Thu, May 31 at 10:30am - SOLD OUT

Suggested Grades 2-6

Cowles Center instructor Giselle Meijia 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 well as learn the basic steps to each dance style.

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

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.

Taiko Drumming
Fri, June 1 at 9:15am - SOLD OUT
Fri, June 1 at 10:30am - SOLD OUT

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!

Hip-Hop Dance
Fri, June 1 at 9:15am - SOLD OUT
Fri, June 1 at 10:30am - SOLD OUT

Join teaching artist Leah Nelson as she introduced students to the history of hip-hop dance culture through instruction in the fundamentals of popping, locking, and breaking.