Afro-Caribbean Dance and Culture – Interactive Performance
Languages
English, French, French Immersion
Discipline
Dance
Availability
In-Person
Number of participants
300
Themes
African Culture, Black Legacy, Caribbean Culture
Age
Children ages 5 - 11, Children ages 12 - 18, 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
Join Julianne Lavertu in this interactive performance as she leads participants through a journey of Afro-Caribbean culture through dance. With performances and workshops all in one, the artist shares the cultural context, history, and difference in style of some of the dances found across the islands. Participants will learn about the impact of Afro-Caribbean dance and culture through music, singing, and dance through short interactive segments.
Curriculum Links
Explore aspects of Afro-Caribbean culture and dance, storytelling, oral literacy, active listening skills, story structure, myth and legend.
Artist
Pricing
In person
One hour session $575 + HST
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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