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
Iberia Parish
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.
CM-019 Command the Room – Movement tools for Public Speaking (7-12)
Help students develop dynamic, authentic presence by exploring Laban’s Effort Qualities—a system for understanding how movement expresses intention, emotion, and energy.
M-012 Music and Storytelling (PK-2)
Accompanying the students on guitar, we will sing, move, and introduce rhythm with fun percussion shakers.
CM-020 A Lesson In Street Dance (K-12)
In this session students will learn a breakdown of the history of different unique street dance styles such as House, Locking, Popping, Freestyle Hip-Hop, and Breaking.
M-013 Turning Creative Writing into Songwriting (7-12)
Turning Creative Writing Into Songwriting will combine the two art forms unlocking inspiration and creativity.
LA-001 The Rhythm of Self-Motivation (K-12)
Students engage in discussion on what self-love means and why it is important.
LA-002 Class Poetry Album (4-12)
The class will work together to create a class poetry album.
LA-003 Free Your Mind (4-12)
The workshop is designed to encourage students to control their thoughts, think strategically and accept themselves.
M-001 Telling Your Story on the Djembe (PK-5)
Everyone has a story to tell! In this session, students will learn first that the most important thing in communication is really learning how to listen!


