Ready, Clave, Go! Discover the rhythmic heartbeat of Latin and Afro-Cuban music in this high-energy, interactive session. Students will learn the foundational clave rhythm (traditionally counted as 1-2-3-12) using authentic wooden percussion sticks. This session bridges the gap between live percussion and modern street dance, demonstrating how this ancestral pulse heavily influences house dance and hip-hop foundations.
TEACHING ARTIST SESSION
Clave & Grooove: A Fusion of Rhythm and Dance (1-8)
Terrance Morgan
Terrance Michael Morgan is a Louisiana-born artist, speaker, and self-taught freestyle dancer who has dedicated his career to youth empowerment through his organization, The TMM Project (The True Mission Matters Project). After honing his skills in the street dance scene, Morgan elevated his craft to world-renowned stages, including the Apollo Theater, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, ArtBreak Festival, and Festival International de Louisiane. Since 2004, when he founded the Parc Jam at Festival International, he has been a pillar of the local arts community, maintaining long-standing affiliations with organizations such as the Acadiana Center for the Arts, Greater Arts Council of Baton Rouge, Shreveport Regional Arts Council, and Young Audiences of Louisiana. Today, he leverages his expertise as a motivational and educational speaker, performing weekly at schools, libraries, community events, and festivals to spread a message of positivity and purpose.
