TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
Join Crawfish and friends for a toe-tappin’, hand-clappin’ Zydeco adventure straight from the heart of Louisiana! In this 42-minute interactive session, kids sing, dance, and laugh their way through fun YouTube hits like “Zydeco 123,” “Crawfish Shuffle,” “Don’t Eat My...
This session takes students on a fun and interactive journey through the heartbeat of Louisiana music history, the drums of zydeco. Originating in the Creole communities of Southwest Louisiana, zydeco blends African, Caribbean, blues, rock& roll and R&B...
Get ready to laugh, rhyme, and groove! Giggle Grooves is a hands-on songwriting session where kids learn how to turn silly ideas into songs that sound catchy and fun. From picking wild topics like dancing pizza or runaway socks, to writing a goofy chorus everyone can...
Ready to make your own music? Music Production 101: Recording & Producing a Song is a fun, hands-on course where kids learn how to create songs from start to finish! You’ll explore recording your voice and instruments, making beats, adding cool sounds, and putting...
Hands-on experience learning and practicing rhythm. During this session, students will be introduced to the basics of rhythm through fun activities like singing, instrumentation, and creating their own rhythms.
Clap, stomp, and dance along! Students will learn Zydeco’s fun steps while hearing the lively sounds of accordion and washboard that make Louisiana music so special. Adaptable for Special Education
Students explore how Zydeco grew out of Creole traditions, learning dance steps while uncovering how music and movement reflect Louisiana’s history, identity, and community spirit. Adaptable for Special Education.
Bring the excitement of a Louisiana festival straight into the classroom! Students will experience the sights and sounds of celebrations like Festival International and Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, where dance, music, and tradition fill the streets. They’ll join the...
Just like gumbo mixes lots of flavors, Zydeco mixes lots of traditions! Students will dance while learning how music, food, and celebrations are part of everyday Louisiana life. Adaptable for Special Education.
Louisiana culture doesn’t stop at state lines—it travels the world! Through Zydeco dance and stories of international festivals, students will see how Creole traditions are shared across borders, building connections with cultures around the globe while keeping...