2010-2011 Arts In Education (AIE) Workshops and Performances
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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Circuit Productions Inc. (CPI) is supported, in part, with public funds from New York State Council on the Arts and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
*Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music and Dance, was made possible with funds provided by New York State Council on the Arts, A State Agency, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, The New York State Music Fund, established by the New York State Attorney General at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, provided additional support to Circuit Productions, Inc.
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 9:30-10:00am:
Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter producer present Arts-In-Education Black History Month celebration workshop with Charles Moore Dance Company at Park Slope Senior Citizens Center, located at 463A 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215. Info: 718-832-3726.
Note: These performances are not open to the public; however if you are interested in attending one of these events please contact our office at 718-638-4878
Circuit Productions, Inc. has been providing the New York City Arts-in-Education (AIE) community cultural services for over two decades. Below is an overview of our Department of Education programs and partners in the last three-year cycle:
Partners: LaGuardia Community College (CUNY), Former Community School Districts 24Q, 25Q, 29Q and 30Q. (Goals 2000; Gear Up; College Now! Saturday Workshops); school districts citywide.
Partners: Symphony Space, Museum of the City of New York, CUNY LaGuardia, Regions: City-wide
Annette A. Aguilar and Stringbeans is a Latin Jazz ensemble that incorporates Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian rhythms along with other world music forms including Jazz, Folk and Classical Music. The group engages, educates and encourages audience participation in their samba jamboree where a wide variety of percussion instruments make it feel like a real celebration of life and music! The ensemble has appeared at 3rd Street Music School, the Guggenheim, the Whitney Museum and nightclubs in New York City. < view artists' full profile >
Harlem Blues and Jazz Band is the world's most authentic swing band. It stars veteran jazz and blues musicians and vocalist, all founders of swing. The musicians' average age is 75 with a combined 500 years of performing experience! Their roots reach to the classic period of the 20's and the 30's. Together since 1973, these "originals" actually "jumped" at the Woodside and "stomped" at the Savoy with Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Count Basie, Lionel Hampton, "Fats" Waller, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday and other jazz greats. < view artists' full profile >
The Burdetsky Family Circus a Russian trained ensemble – the Burdetsky’s worked with the renowned Moscow circus. Includes magic, acrobatics, comedy, trained dancing dogs. A pure delight!
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Charles Moore Dance Theatre celebrates the beauty and heritage of the African Diaspora in a performance of explosive percussion. The company performs traditional music from Africa, the West Indies, Brazil and the Caribbean. Hands-on workshops, dance and drumming residencies and professional staff development are available (also Dances & Drums of Africa). < view artists' full profile >
Chinese Theatre Works preserves and promotes the traditional Chinese performing arts of Peking Opera and Shadow Theater, creating new works that fuse the forms and esthetic spirits of both Chinese and Western theater and puppetry. A variety of programs available including assembly programs, short and in-depth workshops and residencies, lecture demonstrations and professional staff development.
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Dance and Drums of Africa presents West African and Caribbean music and dance of the highest caliber. Featuring drumming protégés of the late Chief Bey – legendary West African master drummer – and a team of extraordinary dancers. Complete with beautiful costumes, extraordinary music, choreography, and narration. The company has appeared at BAM’s Dance Africa, Celebrate Brooklyn, South Street Seaport and on PBS’s Great Performances.
DeWitt Flemming & Friends present "Jazz and Tap: A Perfect Friendship". This lecture/dem discusses and demonstrates the similarities of the history of tap and jazz. The presentation focuses on the complementary aspects of the music and dance. In a sense, the concept reinforces the elements of sharing, and friendship – as well as how instruments (including the feet) communicate with each other. The presentation incorporates the African drum idea of “Call and Response” which elicits strong audience participation. It will also touch on musical elements including: a bar of music, musical notes and the importance of the count. Finally, jazz instrumentation will be discussed with the tap shoe as an instrument. Students will be encouraged to participate playing percussion instruments -some joining the performers, onstage.
Féraba: African Rhythm Tap Dance Co.As part of the company’s ongoing commitment to community outreach, Féraba offers master classes, workshops and artistic residencies in schools, colleges, dance studios, community centers, and libraries. Féraba members are all experienced teachers and have taught in Africa, Europe and throughout the USA. Members have served as teaching artists in the New York City area for the last 10 years. They have conducted staff developments for teachers, and are familiar with the Blueprint educational standards. Each program is custom designed to meet the needs of your organization. This highly energetic and entertaining company educates and enlightens.< view artists' full profile >
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Keep the Country Dancing brings the sound of country music and percussive footwork together in an exuberant performance celebrating American music and dance. These hand-clapping tunes of the Southern Appalachian Mountains accompany the dancers as they demonstrate rural American square dancing, clogging, and tap dancing. A highly participatory presentation is available for lecture/demonstrations, assembly programs and professional staff development. < view artists' full profile >
Mickey D and the Savoy Swingers explores the relationship of all forms of Afro-American music and dance, from the ancient African past to the present day styles of rap and jazz. Their repertoire includes African, early African-American folk traditions, Tap, Sand-Dancing, Lindy Hop and Modern Dance. The Savoy Swingers, collectively and individually, have been seen at the Village Gate, Lincoln Center and the 651 at BAM. The group has performed with the Count Basie Orchestra and has appeared in the critically acclaimed National Geographic special “Jitterbug” and Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X. < view artists' full profile >
Clyde Wilder & The Harlem Swingers
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Max Pollak & RumbaTap
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