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Multi-Cultural Arts Education

Programs

2015–2016

Engage. Create. Inspire.

SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Hispanic Heritage Month American Indian Heritage Month

Winter Holidays

Human Rights MonthNational Arts & Humanities Month

National Bullying Prevention Month

Class Acts Arts

Engage. Create. Inspire.

www.classactsarts.org

Photo credits: 1. Avalon Foundation; 2. Annie Tiberio

Cameron; 4. Steve Little; 6. Augustinus Tjahaya; 7. cover

& grid: John McCauley; 8. Kendal Carr; 10. cover:

Cathy Poulton Photography, grid: Jeff Swensen; 11. Yacouba Tanou; 12. Fredde Lieberman; 15. Yevgen Gulenko; 16. Fritz

Photographic; 17. cover: Yillah, grid: Andrew Swaine;

19. Daniel Peck Photography; 20. Tom Radcliffe; 24. Daniel

Peck Photography; 27. Ken Rahaim; 28. Michael Eldredge;

29. cover & grid: Edward C. Jones; 30. cover & grid: BlinkofaNye Photography;

32. Larry Melton

“The kids were spellbound… entertaining,

educational, and engaging.”

—PTA Parent, Westowne

Elementary School

“It was exactly what we wanted

and more”—Vice President

for Public Programs, National Geographic Society

“The artists provide important

reminders of what makes us

all human.” —Director,

Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation

Program Planning & PricingCustomize programs to curriculum, theme, participants, and budget. Whether you are looking for performances, workshops, or a residency, we will help you match an artist to your needs. Look inside to get started!

Key single One performance

back-to-back Two performances in a row

Workshops available

Residencies available (single-day or multi-day)

Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) Arts-in-Education Visiting Performer

MSAC Artist-in-Residence

PricingFees listed in this brochure are for daytime school programs (typically 45 minutes each). Travel fees are additional. Please contact us for evening, weekend, and non-school program fees. Additional workshop W or residency R options, including after-school and professional development programs, may be available—contact us for pricing.

Funding opportunitiesStretch your arts dollars! Ask about opportunities available at the time of scheduling. • MSAC Arts-In-Education AiE Visiting Performer funding is

available to cover up to 1/3 of the program cost for any Maryland school working with a designated AiE artist. Schools may use this funding three times in a school year. Ask early for these limited funds.

• State and county arts councils have grants available throughout the year. Maryland schools may apply annually for MSAC Artist-in-Residence AiR grants. Our staff can recommend funding sources and qualifying artists and help you apply.

There’s no limit to where we bring the transformational power of the artsClass Acts Arts provides high quality performances, workshops, and resi-dencies to schools, community organizations, court-involved youth (Project Youth ArtReach), seniors, and special needs populations throughout Maryland, the District of Columbia, and northern Virginia. Our programs educate, foster creativity, and connect communities through interactive experiences in a wide range of artistic disciplines and cultural traditions.

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This master storyteller brings the history, humor, and lore of African and African-American cultures to life with unique stories, drumming, and call and response fun. Stories inspire creative thought and encourage youth to consider good life choices.

$450 single / $625 back-to-back

Russia’s rich cultural traditions are represented by this ensemble of classically trained, multi-talented artists. Traditional songs, dances, instruments, costumes, and humor provide an enjoyable introduction to Russian heritage.


Infectious original songs tell of the wonders of the natural world—from arthropods and alligators to photosynthesis and plate tectonics. Performances feature interactive music and movement, while workshops and residencies combine songwriting with topics in science and ecology.


This acclaimed company makes dance enjoyable, educational, and accessible for all. Imaginative performances compare and contrast classical and contemporary styles of music and dance. Fun, fast-paced workshops integrate movement with subjects like art, creative writing, and history.


Using creative movement, sound effects, humor, and suspense, Antonio tells a diverse array of stories from around the world. Performances and author visits feature themes of ecology, communication, conflict resolution, and respect.


The four Lopez brothers from Ecuador play the vibrant music of the Andes, using dozens of traditional instruments to create the sounds of the mountains and rainforest.


Journey to West Africa with Kofi and Kwame and experience an exhilarating and unforgettable performance of traditional music, storytelling, games, and dance. Hands-on workshops teach drumming and dance skills while encouraging creativity and cooperation.


Anansegromma of Ghana

Barynya

Andes Manta Billy B.

Bowen McCauley Dance

Antonio Rocha

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With extensive audience participation, this duo celebrates the Indigenous, European, and African roots of Latin American music through an exploration of folk songs and unusual and traditional instruments. Bilingual programs and trio available.


CantaréBaba Jamal Koram

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Using vivid colored paper, recycled materials, paints, and embellishments, Karen’s inventive projects—from unique handmade books to toy cars and trucks—spark creativity and learning. New programs take inspiration from acclaimed children’s books and authentic art forms from around the world.

$825 per residency day (plus materials) $650 large group workshop (plus materials)

Karen O. Brown

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Catchy original music and colorful puppetry animate the world of science through subjects that ignite everyone’s imagination—from dinosaurs to pirates to planes! Students love the interactions with cleverly designed puppets that teach concepts from recycling to STEM connections.


DinoRock

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Three classically trained cellists and a rock drummer fuse the symphonic sounds of the cello with driving rock beats to create inspiring, high-energy music. Classical pieces, cover songs, and original compositions explore connections between styles.


Cello Fury

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Grounded in the oral traditions of her ancestors and sparkling with sly wit and humor, Dovie inspires delight in the spoken word and respect for tradi-tional Native values. Stories promote courage in the face of adversity, the power of choices, and the enduring spirit of inquiry—the asking “Why?”—that drives humans to better understand their world.


Dovie Thomason

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DC-based hip-hop artist and Human Beatbox* Christylez Bacon fuses diverse styles of music, performing original songs and improvising with the audience. Cellist Wytold joins him for Classical Hip-Hop** duo programs blending beatboxing with classical and electric cello.

* $550 single / $725 back-to-back ** $725 single / $875 back-to-back

Christylez Bacon

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Dazzlingly talented athletes balance, tumble, and twist in mesmerizing ways, demonstrating how practice, concentration, and hard work turn their bodies into moving works of art. Narration about Chinese culture, customs, and history enhances this impressive performance.


Fabulous Chinese Acrobats

Carien’s six-day residency instructs participants in the fine art of tile and metal mosaics and results in the construction of a collaborative indoor or outdoor mural, based on student design.

$5160 six-day mural residency

Carien Quiroga

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Interactive programs ignite students’ curiosity about music, history, geography, and diverse cul-tures. Passport to the World of Flutes* introduces an incredible variety of instruments, while Kaleidoscope of Musical Styles** journeys through classical, jazz, and folk music of Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

* $600 single / $800 back-to-back (solo) ** $750 single / $950 back-to-back (duo)

Gerdan

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Artist and scientist Peter Krsko and collaborators explore science, math, technology, and visual arts through innovative, multi-disciplinary programs and unique projects. Workshops and residencies include Art and Science of Color, Beauty of Fractals, Stellar Explorations, and Urban Microworld.

$400 per workshop / $1100 full day of workshops$4,580 five-day painted mural residency

Krsko Creative Group

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Explore the Earth’s environment, history, and culture through song in Living Planet, Tales of the Blue Crab, and Battle Cry of Freedom: From Civil War to Civil Rights. New Sense of Wonder program combines original songs with the writings of nature author Rachel Carson. Songwriting residencies link creative composition with topics in history and science.


Magpie

Join Egyptian-American master percussionist Karim Nagi on a journey to the Arab and Muslim world. Karim uses music and dance, along with authentic clothing, maps, Arabic words, lots of audience participation, and humor, to enlighten audiences about a captivating world.


Karim Nagi

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Master mime Mark Jaster delights audiences with foolish antics and mute amusements. Audiences enjoy brilliant theatre, articulate gestures, playful interaction, and gentle, inclusive humor that appeals to everyone.


Mark Jaster

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Travel to six continents on a Folkdance Journey Around the World, or connect dance with history in An American Folk Dance Journey. Dive into the pages of favorite children’s books in the colorful Stories to Stage. Innovative new Math in Dance workshops use movement to create a deeper understanding of concepts traditionally taught on paper.


RC Dance Discovery

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Students become more enthusiastic readers while learning the skills and joys of acting. Readers Theatre workshops increase reading fluency and build confidence and public speaking skills. Choose Inventions of Ancient China (grade 2), Greek Myth: King Midas (grade 3), Mythological Allusions (grade 4), or Bullying Prevention (grades 4 & 5).

$50 per workshop

Mary Beth Bowen

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Founder Lesole Maine and his dancers blend South African roots with a modern approach for engaging programs blending dance, history, and culture. Performances, workshops, and residencies introduce dynamic Zulu, Gumboot, and street dances while exploring the culture and history of South Africa.


Lesole’s Dance Project

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Experience the thrill and excitement of a Native American pow-wow! Learn the meaning and importance of traditions shared by Native American people and enjoy the beauty, skill, and majesty of music and movement passed down from their ancestors. Dances and dancers vary.

$875 single / $1150 back-to-back (duo) $1200 single / $1475 back-to-back (trio)

Native Pride Dancers

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Master performer Rosalia de Aragon uses story-telling, music, and dance to capture the essence of Spanish Colonial heritage and the traditions of the Southwest. Fun, interactive programs highlight the wealth of traditions in Hispanic communities and emphasize the value of traditional folk dances, music, and stories in modern cultures.


Borrowing objects from the junkyard, garage, kitchen, and beyond, musician-composer Donald Knaack—the original recycled materials percussionist—shows that anything can be used to make music. Interactive programs encourage collaboration, develop core musical skills, and blend science, engineering, and the arts.


Musician, educator, and traveler Tim Gregory leads explorations into traditions from around the world, celebrating the diversity of cultures and investigat-ing the science and math behind musical sound and structure. Nada Brahma colleagues join The STEAM of World Music* and The World Music Concert.* or **

* $650 single / $800 back-to-back (duo) ** $800 single / $950 back-to-back (trio)

Connecting music with science, history, and culture, this engaging group leads adventures in rhythms, instruments, and improvisation. Learn about famous jazz musicians, help make music, and find out why teamwork is the key to playing in a jazz band.

$550 single / $700 back-to-back (trio) $700 single / $850 back-to-back (quartet)

Oct, Feb, & May

Race to the finish with two black Olympians who changed history in Going the Distance.* Enjoy a fresh, bilingual take on a trio of familiar stories for younger audiences in the new Fabulas Fairytales.** Tigers, Dragons, and Other Wise Tales* reimagines folk tales from Asia with a clever, modern touch.


Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater on Tour

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Rave reviews consistently follow this extraordinary quintet of a cappella singers. With inventive arrangements, skillful vocal percussion, and plenty of humor, their musical a cappella history tour is always a memorable adventure.


Snowday

Rosalia de Aragon The Junkman™

Tim Gregory

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Witty stories and unique musical instruments fea-ture in Asia FantAsia* (tales from Korea, Japan, China, and beyond), Bamboo Jamboo* (tales from Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam), and Kids Love Kulintang** (Filipino tales). New hands-on Asian Pacific Playshop includes authentic instruments, stories, and dance.


Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo

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Dynamic performances highlight the rhythm, physicality and history of stepping, while emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and commitment. Step Afrika! Reads* promotes early literacy skills, while new Step Shop Workshop** develops creative thinking and improvisation skills.

$975 single / $1300 back-to-back * $375 per workshop / ** $475 per workshop

Step Afrika!

Unified Jazz Ensemble

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Arab-American Heritage Month

Earth Day

Jazz Appreciation Month

National Dance Month

Black History Month

Lunar New Year

Youth Art Month

Music in Our Schools Month

Theatre in Our Schools Month

Women’s History Month

Nat’l Youth Violence Prevention Week

Asian American and Pacific Islander

Heritage Month

Cinco de Mayo

Children’s Book Week

National Caribbean American Heritage

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6 Billy B. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

7 Bowen McCauley Dance ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

8 Cantaré ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

9 Carien Quiroga ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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11 Christylez Bacon ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

12 DinoRock ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

13 Dovie Thomason ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

14 Fabulous Chinese Acrobats ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

15 Gerdan ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

16 Karen O. Brown ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

17 Karim Nagi ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

18 Krsko Creative Group ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

19 Lesole’s Dance Project ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

20 Magpie ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

21 Mark Jaster ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

22 Mary Beth Bowen ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

23 Native Pride Dancers ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

24 RC Dance Discovery ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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26 Rosalia de Aragon ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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29 Step Afrika! ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

30 The Junkman™ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

31 Tim Gregory ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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2 Andes Manta ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

3 Antonio Rocha ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

4 Baba Jamal Koram ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

5 Barynya ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

6 Billy B. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

7 Bowen McCauley Dance ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

8 Cantaré ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

9 Carien Quiroga ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

10 Cello Fury ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

11 Christylez Bacon ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

12 DinoRock ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

13 Dovie Thomason ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

14 Fabulous Chinese Acrobats ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

15 Gerdan ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

16 Karen O. Brown ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

17 Karim Nagi ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

18 Krsko Creative Group ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

19 Lesole’s Dance Project ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

20 Magpie ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

21 Mark Jaster ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

22 Mary Beth Bowen ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

23 Native Pride Dancers ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

24 RC Dance Discovery ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

25 Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

26 Rosalia de Aragon ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

27 Smithsonian Assoc. Discovery Theater ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

28 Snowday ✔ ✔ ✔

29 Step Afrika! ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

30 The Junkman™ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

31 Tim Gregory ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

32 Unified Jazz Ensemble ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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