Help students develop dynamic, authentic presence by exploring Laban’s Effort Qualities—a system for understanding how movement expresses intention, emotion, and energy.
TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
St. Landry Parish
M-010 Zydeco Music History Told by Chubby Carrier (PK-12)
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.
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-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.
LA-001 The Rhythm of Self-Motivation (K-12)
Students engage in discussion on what self-love means and why it is important.
M-012 Music and Storytelling (PK-2)
Accompanying the students on guitar, we will sing, move, and introduce rhythm with fun percussion shakers.
LA-002 Class Poetry Album (4-12)
The class will work together to create a class poetry album.
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-003 Free Your Mind (4-12)
The workshop is designed to encourage students to control their thoughts, think strategically and accept themselves.
LA-004 Zydeco is Live in Louisiana (K-5)
Author Theresa Singleton will read her book, Zydeco Zoom, to students and discuss Zydeco music, musicians and important Zydeco instruments. Students will be taught the “Zoom dance” too!

