Multi-Cultural Arts Education Programs

2018–2019 Curriculum Connections Address curriculum standards

in innovative ways Language Arts Social Studies STEM World Languages Dance Music Theatre Visual Arts Storytelling Green Character/SEL

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Black History Month Music in Our Schools Arab-American Asian American National Caribbean Month Heritage Month and Pacifc Islander American Heritage Heritage Month Month Nat’l Youth Violence Earth Day Prevention Week Cinco de Mayo Jazz Appreciation Month Theatre in Our Schools Children’s Book Week Month National Dance Month Women’s History Month 301-588-7525 Youth Art Month “The highest quality Engage. Create. Inspire. performance I can recall seeing at our school” There’s no limit to where we bring —Teacher, the transformative power of the arts Carole Highlands Artivate provides high quality performances, workshops, and Elementary School residencies to schools, libraries, community organizations, museums, local and regional theaters, and facilities for court- “Wonderful involved youth and adults (Project Youth ArtReach) throughout program… the Maryland, the District of Columbia, and northern Virginia. Our perfect enrichment programs educate, motivate, foster creativity, and connect to our curriculum.” communities through interactive experiences in a wide range of —Head of artistic disciplines and cultural traditions. Social Studies, The Legacy School Program Planning & Pricing Customize programs to curriculum, theme, participants, and “The principal, AP, budget. Whether you are looking for performances, workshops, or and several teachers commented that a residency, we will help you match an artist to your needs. Look they have never seen inside to get started! middle school stu- dents so engaged in Key ANY type of cultural/ single One performance performing arts event…FABULOUS.” back-to-back Two performances in a row —Parent, W Workshops available Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle School PTSA R Residencies available (single-day or multi-day) AiE Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) “Very educational, Arts-in-Education Visiting Performer funny, and a ton AiR MSAC Artist-in-Residence of fun!” VCA Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) Touring Artist —Youth Services Librarian, Kingstowne Library, FCPL Pricing Fees listed in this brochure are for daytime school programs (typically 45 minutes each). Travel fees are additional. Please contact us for evening, weekend, and non-school program fees. Additional Photo credits: 1. Avalon Foundation workshop W or residency R options, including after-school and 2. Annie Tiberio Cameron professional development programs, may be available—contact us 5. Grid: Augustinus Tjahaya for pricing and information. 6. Cover: David Moss; Grid: Jeff Malet 9. Sarah L. Wilson Photography Funding opportunities 11. Yacouba Tanou Photography 12. Cover & grid: Stretch your arts dollars! Ask about available opportunities. Fredde Lieberman • MSAC Arts-In-Education AiE Visiting Performer funding is 13. Cover & grid: Timothy Duffy available to cover up to 1/3 of the program cost for any Maryland 17. Yevgen Gulenko 18. Joanne Miller school working with a designated AiE artist. Schools may use this 20. Claire Schwadron funding three times in a school year. Ask early for these limited funds. 21. Dustin Chambers • State and county arts councils have grants available through- 22. Tom Radcliffe 24. Photos By Kintz out the year. Maryland schools may apply for MSAC Artist- 25. Kanji Takeno in-Residence AiR grants and Virginia schools may apply for VCA 27. Erin Scott Photo 30. Edward C. Jones Presenter Touring Assistance grants. Our staff can recommend 32. Jonathan Timmes funding sources and qualifying artists and help you apply.

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Hispanic Heritage Month American Indian Winter Holidays Martin Luther Heritage Month King Jr. Day National Arts & Human Rights Month Humanities Month Lunar New Year National Bullying Prevention Month www.goartivate.org 1 5 Anansegromma Billy B. of Ghana

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Journey to West Africa with Kof and Kwame Infectious original songs tell of the wonders of the and experience an exhilarating and unforgettable natural world—from arthropods and alligators to performance of traditional music, storytelling, photosynthesis and plate tectonics. Performances games, and dance. Hands-on workshops teach like Ways of the Bay and Weather, Climate, Let’s drumming and dance skills while encouraging Defne It feature interactive music and movement, creativity and cooperation. while workshops and residencies combine songwriting with topics in science and ecology. $700 single / $995 back-to-back $750 single / $900 back-to-back

NEW 2 6 Andes Manta Bowen McCauley Dance Company

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The Lopez brothers from Ecuador share the BMDC captivates audiences with inventive choreogra- vibrant, joyous music of the Andes Mountains, phy that fuses contemporary and classical styles. Five performing on dozens of traditional, hand-crafted dancers perform pieces from the company’s extensive instruments. Ethereal panpipes and irresistible repertoire while narration highlights elements of the rhythms join the sounds of the Amazon Rainforest, music and movement and invites audience participa- complete with chirping frogs, calling birds, and the tion. Fun, fast-paced workshops integrate dance with sounds of rain and thunder. subjects like creative writing and history. $975 single / $1275 back-to-back $950 single / $1350 back-to-back

3 7 Arturo Ho Cantaré

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Arturo’s students create, discover, communicate, Cantaré’s wonderfully interactive performances and connect through art. Collaborative workshops feature song selections in Spanish and Portuguese and residencies explore universal themes like home, and introduce instruments from the Indigenous, community, and transformation through a variety of African, and European traditions of Latin America. 2-D and 3-D techniques. Custom-tailored programs Audiences are invited to sing, play percussion connect art with math, science, and social studies. instruments, and dance Latin rhythms such as salsa. Bilingual programs and trio are also available. $4500 fve-day residency (includes materials) $825+ day of workshops (includes materials) $675 single / $850 back-to-back

4 8 Barynya Carien Quiroga

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This world-renowned folk ensemble introduces the South African-born multimedia artist Carien Quiroga rich traditions and culture of pre-revolution Russia. guides the design and creation of customized mosaic Lively songs from Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Jewish, artworks, including murals, stepping stones, and Roma Gypsy, Tatar, and Siberian traditions are sung translucent glass art. Students apply problem- and played on traditional instruments like balalaika solving and collaboration skills as they work with tile, and garmoshka. Vivid costumes, athletic dances, and fused glass, embossed metal, or recycled elements to humor enhance this memorable performance. create a lasting legacy for their community. $695 single / $895 back-to-back $5280 six-day mosaic residency (includes materials) NEW 9 13 Cello Fury Dom Flemons— The American Songster

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Three classically trained cellists and a rock drummer GRAMMY-winning singer- and multi- fuse the symphonic sounds of the cello with driving instrumentalist Dom Flemons shares nearly a century beats to create an inspiring, high-energy Musical of early American folklore and styles, including ragtime, Odyssey blending classical and contemporary styles. blues, country western, bluegrass, and string band Melodies, Moods, and Movies explores how sound— music. Spirited performances on banjo, ffe, , from familiar movie themes to sound effects—tells harmonica, quills, and rhythm bones illuminate the stories and stirs imaginations. history and infuence of African American . $975 single / $1400 back-to-back $750 single / $950 back-to-back

NEW NEW 10 14 Chicago Improv Dovie Thomason Productions

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This professional ensemble of actors from the Grounded in the oral traditions of her ancestors birthplace of modern improvisational theatre leads and sparkling with sly wit and humor, Dovie inspires hilarious, highly interactive improv games that teach delight in the spoken word and respect for tradi- as they entertain. The actors emphasize the “who/ tional Native values. Stories promote courage in what/where” of improv, giving a fresh understanding the face of adversity, the power of choices, and the of how to create characters, settings, and stories enduring spirit of inquiry—the asking “Why?”—that while offering lots of opportunities to join the fun. drives humans to better understand their world. $600 single / $800 back-to-back $650 single / $850 back-to-back

NEW 11 15 Christylez Flow Circus Bacon

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DC-based hip-hop artist and Human Beatbox* Infuenced by American Vaudeville, silent flm, and Christylez Bacon fuses diverse styles of music, contemporary street theater, Flow Circus offers a performing original songs and improvising with unique blend of contagious energy, quirky charac- the audience. Cellist Wytold joins him for Classical ters, comedic juggling, and playful learning. Highly Hip-Hop** and Beats, Bows, & Remixes,* blending interactive programs like Science of Awesome and new beatboxing with classical and electric cello. Flop Forward: Flipping Failure into Fortitude encourage curiosity, resilience, and enthusiasm for learning. * $595 single / $795 back-to-back ** $775 single / $975 back-to-back $700 single / $1250 back-to-back

12 16 DinoRock Genticorum

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Award-winning original music and cleverly designed Rooted in the soil of their native Quebec, ‘power trio’ puppets animate subjects that ignite everyone’s Genticorum incorporates the dynamism of traditional imaginations—from dinosaurs to pirates to planes! North American and European folk (including Cajun Colorful characters keep audiences in stitches and Celtic infuences) into their vibrant music. while teaching about important scientifc discover- Intricate fddle, fute, and accordion work, vocal ies and ways to explore and protect our world. harmonies, guitar, and foot percussion combine with good-natured humor in a joyful musical feast. $695 single / $795 back-to-back $900 single / $1200 back-to-back NEW 17 21 Gerdan Lesole’s Dance Project

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These virtuoso musicians create a fresh, lively blend of Founder Lesole Maine and his dancers blend , performing Eastern European melodies South African roots with a modern approach for and rhythms on violin and an incredible array of engaging programs combining dance, history, and folk futes, while introducing stories, languages, and culture. Performances, workshops, and residencies traditions. Modern arrangements and connections to introduce dynamic Zulu, Gumboot, and street movie and video game music link the old and the new. dances while exploring the culture and history of South Africa. $600 single / $800 back-to-back (solo) $750 single / $950 back-to-back (duo) $675 single / $950 back-to-back

NEW 18 22 Joanne Miller Magpie

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Arts-integrated and STEAM residencies guide Explore the Earth’s environment, history, and students to experience the wonder of nature culture through song in Living Planet, Tales of the from a creative, expressive point of view. Students Blue Crab, and Battle Cry of Freedom: From Civil War learn and apply photographic skills and concepts to Civil Rights. Sense of Wonder combines original while delving into topics like ecosystems, weather, songs with the writings of infuential nature author community land use, and environmental impact. Rachel Carson. Songwriting residencies link creative composition with topics in history and science. $4900 5-day residency (materials included) $875 day of workshops (materials included) $750 single / $885 back-to-back

NEW 19 23 Karim Nagi Mark H Rooney

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Join Egyptian-American and dancer Karim Taiko—often described as “full-body drumming”— Nagi for an engaging, witty performance spotlight- is a dynamic art form based on traditional Japanese ing Arabic music, dance, and culture. Karim shares drumming. Mark H uses traditional and contemporary the unique sounds and histories of percussion and songs and rhythms to showcase the instruments, the string instruments, demonstrates dynamic folk use of one’s voice in taiko, key Japanese history and dances, teaches vocabulary and geography, and language, and the principles of respect, energy, and gives an uplifting impression of Arab culture. connection at the heart of playing these big drums. $625 single / $875 back-to-back $575 single / $725 back to back

NEW 20 24 Krsko Creative Mark Jaster Group

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Artist/scientist Peter Krsko spotlights scientifc Mark Jaster, who studied with master mime Marcel discoveries through unique projects, hands-on Marceau, has long delighted audiences with physical learning, and play. Residencies exploring natural comedy, playful interaction, and musical surprises phenomena like fractal snowfakes, iridescent (Piccolo’s Trunk, The Maestro, A Fool Named “O”, peacock feathers, and beehive hexagons encourage and new Wingnut). His engaging workshops and students to discover, question, and create. residencies focus on communication, cooperation, physical expression, and the creative process. $4,580 fve-day painted mural or sculpture residency $575 single / $675 back-to-back 25 29 Prakriti Dance Snowday

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Discover the traditions, music, and rhythms of With inventive arrangements, skillful vocal percus- India, and enjoy stories told in a new way—through sion, and lots of humor, this ensemble’s A Capella the intricate Classical Indian dance style of Bharata Musical History tour is a memorable adventure. Natyam. Learn steps, gestures, and rhythm patterns, Be Aca-Awesome follows the story of the newest compare Indian myths with fables of the West, and member of Snowday, who fnds renewed self-conf- see how dance transcends cultural boundaries. dence through music and teamwork, transforming from timid newcomer into seasoned performer. $500 single / $650 back-to-back (solo) $650 single / $800 back-to-back (duo) $850 single / $1000 back-to-back

26 30 Robert Step Afrika! Kikuchi-Yngojo

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Witty stories and unique musical instruments Dynamic performances highlight the rhythm, feature in Asia FantAsia (stories from Korea, physicality and history of stepping, while empha- Japan, China, and beyond) and Bamboo Jamboo sizing teamwork, discipline, and commitment. Step (folktales from Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam). Afrika! Reads* promotes early literacy skills, while Hands-on workshops and mini-residencies include Step Shop Workshop** develops creative thinking explorations of authentic instruments, movement, and improvisation skills. and storytelling techniques. $975 single / $1300 back-to-back $650 single / $800 back-to-back * $375 per program / ** $475 per workshop

27 31 Síneadh Fada: Unifed Jazz Traditional Irish Ensemble Music and Dance

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Dancer/musician Shannon Dunne and musical Connecting music with science, history, and culture, collaborators, including multi-instrumentalist Alex this engaging group leads adventures in rhythms, Boatright, present engaging, interactive programs instruments, and improvisation. Learn about famous showcasing traditional Irish music and dance. The jazz musicians, help make music, and fnd out why artists introduce old style percussive and social teamwork is the key to playing in a jazz band. dances, traditional “sing-along” songs, and Irish tunes $550 single / $700 back-to-back (trio) on instruments like concertina, harp, and fddle. $700 single / $850 back-to-back (quartet) $600 single / $750 back-to-back

NEW NEW 28 32 Smithsonian Wytold Associates Discovery Theater on Tour Oct, Feb, & May W R

Explore America’s melting pot (African Roots/Latino Electric cellist/ Wytold blends classical Soul) and enjoy a bilingual take on magical stories techniques with live looping to create interactive (Cuentos Muy Mágicos). Witness the triumphs of early musical adventures featuring inventive remixes and African-American baseball players (Black Diamond) original works. Explore how simple musical themes and pioneering explorers (new Into the Great spark our imaginations in Firefies, Fairies, & Squids. Unknown). Discover traditional Asian tales with a Discover how sound waves behave and interact in modern twist (Tigers, Dragons, and Other Wise ‘Tails’). The Science of Sound: Music Theory Demystifed. $700 single / $900 back-to-back $595 single / $795 back-to-back 8455 Colesville Road, Suite 202 Silver Spring MD 20910 [email protected] 301-588-7525 www.goartivate.org

Artivate is a 501(c)(3) nonproft arts in education organization, funded in part by an operating grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive, by funding from the Montgomery County government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, and by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.