This interactive session will focus on teaching the students where Zydeco music originated and how important it is to keep our tradition and culture alive.
TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
High School
M-011 Expression Through Songwriting (K-12)
In the session “Expression Through Songwriting,” students will learn about the creative process that goes behind writing a song.
M-013 Turning Creative Writing into Songwriting (7-12)
Turning Creative Writing Into Songwriting will combine the two art forms unlocking inspiration and creativity.
M-006 DJing & The Art of Turntablism (5-12)
In this session, we’ll take a deep dive into the beginnings of Hip-Hop DJing and its contribution to the culture.
CM-012 The Breakdown: The Elements of Hip-Hop Culture (K-12)
This program breaks down the four elements of Hip-Hop culture which are: DJing, Graffiti, MCing and Breakdancing.
CM-013 Breakin’ It Down: The History of Breakdancing (K-12)
In this session, we’ll take a deep dive into the history of Breakdancing and discuss some musical history relative to the dance.
CM-003 Global Grooves, Learn Traditions, Feel the Culture (PK-12)
“What better way to immerse in a dance style, (or a second language) than moving to its rhythms and celebrating its roots?”
CM-004 Move Into the Story: Read, Imagine, Dance (PK-12)
Students explore traditional dances and styles from around the world—North and South American, African, European, and Asian —connecting movement with geography, language, and identity.
CM-005 Energy Shift – Focus + Regulation = Flow (PK-12)
“We don’t sit still to feel calm. We move smart to feel better.”
CM-006 Stage the Lesson! Because Some Lessons Deserve a Standing Ovation (PK-12)
Students step into the spotlight, adapting lessons, concepts, songs, or movies into powerful scenes full of character, movement, and imagination.
