The Castanets Sing and the Feet Talk

Organization Name
Phone: (631) 862-6429
E-mail:
Website: www.solysombra.org
Program Description
Specifically designed for the younger student, this program presents exciting dances from Spain, South America and the Latin Caribbean in colorful, traditional costuming. Simple lecture links the dances to various aspects of Hispanic culture, its multi-cultural history and the Spanish language.
The performance includes audience participation throughout and demonstration of castanet playing, footwork, & rhythmic handclapping. The program culminates with students on stage learning a variety of steps from Latin Caribbean dances (Merengue, Salsa, Rumba, Cumbia).
Program length can be tailored to meet specific class period length. Subsequent programs on same day are 1/2 price.
Keywords
1.) Hispanic Heritage
2.) Languages Other Than English
3.) Cultural Diversity
4.) Dance Performance
 

Categories
Dance (DA)

Exploratory Enrichment Subject Area
N/A

Grades
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Location
In School

Cost
$1,495.00 per Performance

Subsequent programs at same school or others in the district, same day, are half price. If travel time to venue exceeds 1 1/2 hours, two programs on the same day may be required.

Number of Performers
5

Duration
30 - 44 min minutes

 
Additional Resources

Program References
Francesca Cherry
teacher
Bridgehampton School 2685 Montauk Hwy, Bridgehampton, NY 11932

(631) 537-0271

Neepa Redito
Assistant Princile
Lakeville Elementary Schoo l4727 Jayson Ave, Great Neck, NY 11020

(516) 441-4302

Robert Marchado
Assistant Principal
875 Longview Ave, Valley Stream, NY 11581

(516) 792-4700


        
        
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