French Canadian Folklore
Languages
English, French Immersion
Discipline
Literary Arts, Music
Availability
In-Person, Online
Number of participants
150
Themes
French-Canadian Culture, North American History
Age
All ages, Children ages 5 - 11, Children ages 12 - 18, Seniors, Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
About this program
A rousing presentation of traditional French-Canadian music, dance and stories with an emphasis on the songs of the voyageurs featuring traditional rhythms from wooden spoons, feet and limberjacks (or jig dolls).
Curriculum Links
Respond to oral French text; describe the communities of early settles in Upper Canada and identify factors that helped them shape their settlements; demonstrate an awareness of the characteristics of musical forms and traditions of diverse times, places and communities; rhythms and structure of traditional music and dance.
Artist
Pricing
In person and online
One performance: 1 hour* $470 + HST
Two performances: same school, same day $605 + HST
Three performances: same school, same day $840 + HST
*Performances for Kindergarten participants are 45 minutes each.
Online: Video On Demand
One performance: 28 minutes video + 20 minute online meeting with the artist $280 + HST
Each additional meeting: $70 + HST
Maximum: 500 participants for the video, 60 participants for the meeting
Published fees are for schools; fees for other settings are subject to change.
Venues over 25km from Ottawa centre will be charged a travel fee for artist's transportation costs.
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