Join songstress Johnette Downing for a concert of swampy tunes about Louisiana animals. Johnette’s irresistible Cajun, Creole, zydeco, and jazz-influenced rhythms have children toe-tapping and handclapping to playfully evocate songs about ‘gators, ‘skeeters, ‘possums and mudbugs. The song from her beloved book Down in Louisiana is featured.  

Doug Berky uses classic styles of storytelling from many cultures including masks, mime, puppetry and the power of a good story to introduce this collection of wisdom stories from around the world. All people seek to understand the world, to live in peace, to deal justly with one another. These stories of hope, peace, freedom and justice will inspire while introducing students to literature from other cultures including Greece, India, Native America, and tales from Europe and South America. 

“Zydeco Jammin’ @ the Festival” is an interactive musical exploration from start to finish! This performance is centered around the newest book by Theresa N. Singleton titled “Zydeco Jam: Zydeco Left, Zydeco Right.” Joined by musician Corey Ledet, students will gain knowledge about Zydeco music, musicians, instruments, and the festivals of Louisiana as they listen, sing, and move to the Zydeco sounds, and fall in love with their home state. Teachers may also offer the students the opportunity to purchase their own autographed copy of the book with use of a preorder form. C’est Bon!  

Zydeco and Cajun music have woven themselves into celebrations, stories, and traditions to become Acadiana’s soundtrack. Join Zydeco star Chubby Carrier and Cajun fiddler Cathryn Hanks as they explore the musical traditions of both genres, uncovering the similarities, differences, and shared roots between the two. Discover the musical threads that connect us as one community and one family. 

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Dance Program invites students to experience the joy, energy, and creativity of a dynamic performance featuring students from the Dance major. Designed to inspire young audiences, the program offers an exciting glimpse into the world of dance while demonstrating how movement can communicate ideas, emotions, and stories—without saying a word. Students will discover that dance is not only something to watch, but something to imagine, explore, and experience.

Led by creative visionary Terrance Michael Morgan, this show is an engaging, multi-generational participatory performance that blends education, rhythm, and movement. This dynamic collective of talented artists amplifies diverse voices through a rich blend of artistic expressions, driving a high-energy show featuring live saxophone and an array of instruments – including zydeco rub board, tongue drum, djembes, congas, and bongos. The experience combines street dance routines with empowering verses and storytelling led by the celebrated female spoken word artist True Justice. 

IRL (In Real Life) is a high-energy live Hip-Hop experience built around one simple idea: life is better when we have people to share it with. Armed Rhymery brings original music, crowd participation, spoken word and the energy of a live concert creating a space where students can move, laugh, connect and be part of something together. This performance celebrates friendship, family, community, belonging and the beauty of what happens when we connect with one another. 

Take a musical journey through the history of Cajun music with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s student Cajun ensemble. Combining live performance with engaging historical context, this show explores the cultural traditions and musical influences that gave rise to Cajun music in South Louisiana. Students will hear traditional Cajun waltzes and two-steps performed on accordion and fiddle, learn about the people behind the music, and then join the band for a lively Cajun dance that’s sure to get everyone moving. 

Get ready for a fast-paced, interactive program that takes students from Louisiana to Alaska and back again. Joined by Breaux Bridge’s Hogie Siebert, the show combines Ken’s original poetry, old-time Appalachian-style fiddling, and Alaskan storytelling. A North Carolina teacher wrote, “Thank you for opening these doors…Sometimes I worry that kids have given up on wonder. You proved me wrong.” 

“Contretemps” is a step in ballet meaning against time. This contemporary ballet explores the push and pull we experience in Acadiana; the need to escape the storms, and the desire to return to family and community. Fusing the movement and gesture of ballet and modern dance with the folklore and music of Zydeco and Cajun traditions.

Join songstress Johnette Downing for a concert of swampy tunes about Louisiana animals. Johnette’s irresistible Cajun, Creole, zydeco, and jazz-influenced rhythms have children toe-tapping and handclapping to playfully evocate songs about ‘gators, ‘skeeters, ‘possums and mudbugs. The song from her beloved book Down in Louisiana is featured.  

Doug Berky uses classic styles of storytelling from many cultures including masks, mime, puppetry and the power of a good story to introduce this collection of wisdom stories from around the world. All people seek to understand the world, to live in peace, to deal justly with one another. These stories of hope, peace, freedom and justice will inspire while introducing students to literature from other cultures including Greece, India, Native America, and tales from Europe and South America. 

“Zydeco Jammin’ @ the Festival” is an interactive musical exploration from start to finish! This performance is centered around the newest book by Theresa N. Singleton titled “Zydeco Jam: Zydeco Left, Zydeco Right.” Joined by musician Corey Ledet, students will gain knowledge about Zydeco music, musicians, instruments, and the festivals of Louisiana as they listen, sing, and move to the Zydeco sounds, and fall in love with their home state. Teachers may also offer the students the opportunity to purchase their own autographed copy of the book with use of a preorder form. C’est Bon!  

An after-school game of hide and seek is ruined for three billy goat friends when they run into trouble at the bridge. This children’s opera, adapted from music by Mozart, Donizetti, and Rossini and performed by voice majors in the School of Music, introduces students to the wonders of musical storytelling with laughs, dancing, beautiful singing, and a message that proves the power of kindness. 

Zydeco and Cajun music have woven themselves into celebrations, stories, and traditions to become Acadiana’s soundtrack. Join Zydeco star Chubby Carrier and Cajun fiddler Cathryn Hanks as they explore the musical traditions of both genres, uncovering the similarities, differences, and shared roots between the two. Discover the musical threads that connect us as one community and one family. 

Led by creative visionary Terrance Michael Morgan, this show is an engaging, multi-generational participatory performance that blends education, rhythm, and movement. This dynamic collective of talented artists amplifies diverse voices through a rich blend of artistic expressions, driving a high-energy show featuring live saxophone and an array of instruments – including zydeco rub board, tongue drum, djembes, congas, and bongos. The experience combines street dance routines with empowering verses and storytelling led by the celebrated female spoken word artist True Justice. 

IRL (In Real Life) is a high-energy live Hip-Hop experience built around one simple idea: life is better when we have people to share it with. Armed Rhymery brings original music, crowd participation, spoken word and the energy of a live concert creating a space where students can move, laugh, connect and be part of something together. This performance celebrates friendship, family, community, belonging and the beauty of what happens when we connect with one another. 

Take a musical journey through the history of Cajun music with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s student Cajun ensemble. Combining live performance with engaging historical context, this show explores the cultural traditions and musical influences that gave rise to Cajun music in South Louisiana. Students will hear traditional Cajun waltzes and two-steps performed on accordion and fiddle, learn about the people behind the music, and then join the band for a lively Cajun dance that’s sure to get everyone moving. 

Get ready for a fast-paced, interactive program that takes students from Louisiana to Alaska and back again. Joined by Breaux Bridge’s Hogie Siebert, the show combines Ken’s original poetry, old-time Appalachian-style fiddling, and Alaskan storytelling. A North Carolina teacher wrote, “Thank you for opening these doors…Sometimes I worry that kids have given up on wonder. You proved me wrong.” 

“Contretemps” is a step in ballet meaning against time. This contemporary ballet explores the push and pull we experience in Acadiana; the need to escape the storms, and the desire to return to family and community. Fusing the movement and gesture of ballet and modern dance with the folklore and music of Zydeco and Cajun traditions.

Join songstress Johnette Downing for a concert of swampy tunes about Louisiana animals. Johnette’s irresistible Cajun, Creole, zydeco, and jazz-influenced rhythms have children toe-tapping and handclapping to playfully evocate songs about ‘gators, ‘skeeters, ‘possums and mudbugs. The song from her beloved book Down in Louisiana is featured.  

Doug Berky uses classic styles of storytelling from many cultures including masks, mime, puppetry and the power of a good story to introduce this collection of wisdom stories from around the world. All people seek to understand the world, to live in peace, to deal justly with one another. These stories of hope, peace, freedom and justice will inspire while introducing students to literature from other cultures including Greece, India, Native America, and tales from Europe and South America. 

An after-school game of hide and seek is ruined for three billy goat friends when they run into trouble at the bridge. This children’s opera, adapted from music by Mozart, Donizetti, and Rossini and performed by voice majors in the School of Music, introduces students to the wonders of musical storytelling with laughs, dancing, beautiful singing, and a message that proves the power of kindness. 

Zydeco and Cajun music have woven themselves into celebrations, stories, and traditions to become Acadiana’s soundtrack. Join Zydeco star Chubby Carrier and Cajun fiddler Cathryn Hanks as they explore the musical traditions of both genres, uncovering the similarities, differences, and shared roots between the two. Discover the musical threads that connect us as one community and one family. 

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Dance Program invites students to experience the joy, energy, and creativity of a dynamic performance featuring students from the Dance major. Designed to inspire young audiences, the program offers an exciting glimpse into the world of dance while demonstrating how movement can communicate ideas, emotions, and stories—without saying a word. Students will discover that dance is not only something to watch, but something to imagine, explore, and experience.

Led by creative visionary Terrance Michael Morgan, this show is an engaging, multi-generational participatory performance that blends education, rhythm, and movement. This dynamic collective of talented artists amplifies diverse voices through a rich blend of artistic expressions, driving a high-energy show featuring live saxophone and an array of instruments – including zydeco rub board, tongue drum, djembes, congas, and bongos. The experience combines street dance routines with empowering verses and storytelling led by the celebrated female spoken word artist True Justice. 

IRL (In Real Life) is a high-energy live Hip-Hop experience built around one simple idea: life is better when we have people to share it with. Armed Rhymery brings original music, crowd participation, spoken word and the energy of a live concert creating a space where students can move, laugh, connect and be part of something together. This performance celebrates friendship, family, community, belonging and the beauty of what happens when we connect with one another. 

Take a musical journey through the history of Cajun music with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s student Cajun ensemble. Combining live performance with engaging historical context, this show explores the cultural traditions and musical influences that gave rise to Cajun music in South Louisiana. Students will hear traditional Cajun waltzes and two-steps performed on accordion and fiddle, learn about the people behind the music, and then join the band for a lively Cajun dance that’s sure to get everyone moving. 

Get ready for a fast-paced, interactive program that takes students from Louisiana to Alaska and back again. Joined by Breaux Bridge’s Hogie Siebert, the show combines Ken’s original poetry, old-time Appalachian-style fiddling, and Alaskan storytelling. A North Carolina teacher wrote, “Thank you for opening these doors…Sometimes I worry that kids have given up on wonder. You proved me wrong.” 

Join songstress Johnette Downing for a concert of swampy tunes about Louisiana animals. Johnette’s irresistible Cajun, Creole, zydeco, and jazz-influenced rhythms have children toe-tapping and handclapping to playfully evocate songs about ‘gators, ‘skeeters, ‘possums and mudbugs. The song from her beloved book Down in Louisiana is featured.  

Doug Berky uses classic styles of storytelling from many cultures including masks, mime, puppetry and the power of a good story to introduce this collection of wisdom stories from around the world. All people seek to understand the world, to live in peace, to deal justly with one another. These stories of hope, peace, freedom and justice will inspire while introducing students to literature from other cultures including Greece, India, Native America, and tales from Europe and South America. 

“Zydeco Jammin’ @ the Festival” is an interactive musical exploration from start to finish! This performance is centered around the newest book by Theresa N. Singleton titled “Zydeco Jam: Zydeco Left, Zydeco Right.” Joined by musician Corey Ledet, students will gain knowledge about Zydeco music, musicians, instruments, and the festivals of Louisiana as they listen, sing, and move to the Zydeco sounds, and fall in love with their home state. Teachers may also offer the students the opportunity to purchase their own autographed copy of the book with use of a preorder form. C’est Bon!  

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Dance Program invites students to experience the joy, energy, and creativity of a dynamic performance featuring students from the Dance major. Designed to inspire young audiences, the program offers an exciting glimpse into the world of dance while demonstrating how movement can communicate ideas, emotions, and stories—without saying a word. Students will discover that dance is not only something to watch, but something to imagine, explore, and experience.

Led by creative visionary Terrance Michael Morgan, this show is an engaging, multi-generational participatory performance that blends education, rhythm, and movement. This dynamic collective of talented artists amplifies diverse voices through a rich blend of artistic expressions, driving a high-energy show featuring live saxophone and an array of instruments – including zydeco rub board, tongue drum, djembes, congas, and bongos. The experience combines street dance routines with empowering verses and storytelling led by the celebrated female spoken word artist True Justice. 

IRL (In Real Life) is a high-energy live Hip-Hop experience built around one simple idea: life is better when we have people to share it with. Armed Rhymery brings original music, crowd participation, spoken word and the energy of a live concert creating a space where students can move, laugh, connect and be part of something together. This performance celebrates friendship, family, community, belonging and the beauty of what happens when we connect with one another. 

Take a musical journey through the history of Cajun music with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s student Cajun ensemble. Combining live performance with engaging historical context, this show explores the cultural traditions and musical influences that gave rise to Cajun music in South Louisiana. Students will hear traditional Cajun waltzes and two-steps performed on accordion and fiddle, learn about the people behind the music, and then join the band for a lively Cajun dance that’s sure to get everyone moving. 

Get ready for a fast-paced, interactive program that takes students from Louisiana to Alaska and back again. Joined by Breaux Bridge’s Hogie Siebert, the show combines Ken’s original poetry, old-time Appalachian-style fiddling, and Alaskan storytelling. A North Carolina teacher wrote, “Thank you for opening these doors…Sometimes I worry that kids have given up on wonder. You proved me wrong.” 

Join songstress Johnette Downing for a concert of swampy tunes about Louisiana animals. Johnette’s irresistible Cajun, Creole, zydeco, and jazz-influenced rhythms have children toe-tapping and handclapping to playfully evocate songs about ‘gators, ‘skeeters, ‘possums and mudbugs. The song from her beloved book Down in Louisiana is featured.  

Doug Berky uses classic styles of storytelling from many cultures including masks, mime, puppetry and the power of a good story to introduce this collection of wisdom stories from around the world. All people seek to understand the world, to live in peace, to deal justly with one another. These stories of hope, peace, freedom and justice will inspire while introducing students to literature from other cultures including Greece, India, Native America, and tales from Europe and South America. 

“Zydeco Jammin’ @ the Festival” is an interactive musical exploration from start to finish! This performance is centered around the newest book by Theresa N. Singleton titled “Zydeco Jam: Zydeco Left, Zydeco Right.” Joined by musician Corey Ledet, students will gain knowledge about Zydeco music, musicians, instruments, and the festivals of Louisiana as they listen, sing, and move to the Zydeco sounds, and fall in love with their home state. Teachers may also offer the students the opportunity to purchase their own autographed copy of the book with use of a preorder form. C’est Bon!  

Zydeco and Cajun music have woven themselves into celebrations, stories, and traditions to become Acadiana’s soundtrack. Join Zydeco star Chubby Carrier and Cajun fiddler Cathryn Hanks as they explore the musical traditions of both genres, uncovering the similarities, differences, and shared roots between the two. Discover the musical threads that connect us as one community and one family. 

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Dance Program invites students to experience the joy, energy, and creativity of a dynamic performance featuring students from the Dance major. Designed to inspire young audiences, the program offers an exciting glimpse into the world of dance while demonstrating how movement can communicate ideas, emotions, and stories—without saying a word. Students will discover that dance is not only something to watch, but something to imagine, explore, and experience.

Led by creative visionary Terrance Michael Morgan, this show is an engaging, multi-generational participatory performance that blends education, rhythm, and movement. This dynamic collective of talented artists amplifies diverse voices through a rich blend of artistic expressions, driving a high-energy show featuring live saxophone and an array of instruments – including zydeco rub board, tongue drum, djembes, congas, and bongos. The experience combines street dance routines with empowering verses and storytelling led by the celebrated female spoken word artist True Justice. 

IRL (In Real Life) is a high-energy live Hip-Hop experience built around one simple idea: life is better when we have people to share it with. Armed Rhymery brings original music, crowd participation, spoken word and the energy of a live concert creating a space where students can move, laugh, connect and be part of something together. This performance celebrates friendship, family, community, belonging and the beauty of what happens when we connect with one another. 

Get ready for a fast-paced, interactive program that takes students from Louisiana to Alaska and back again. Joined by Breaux Bridge’s Hogie Siebert, the show combines Ken’s original poetry, old-time Appalachian-style fiddling, and Alaskan storytelling. A North Carolina teacher wrote, “Thank you for opening these doors…Sometimes I worry that kids have given up on wonder. You proved me wrong.” 

“Contretemps” is a step in ballet meaning against time. This contemporary ballet explores the push and pull we experience in Acadiana; the need to escape the storms, and the desire to return to family and community. Fusing the movement and gesture of ballet and modern dance with the folklore and music of Zydeco and Cajun traditions.