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Chancleta: A Rythmic Experience by Sancocho

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Program Description

Chancleta is a dance and music from the eastern part of Cuba called Oriente that was created as part of the festivities of carnivals called conga/comparsa. Students will use wooden sandals to create the rhythms to compliment the music. Musical instruments used to create the rhythm are various sounding drums, bells, shakers and some found objects. A song will be taught to complete the activity.

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Booking / scheduling contact

Angela Yetter

317-925-4043 x114

ayetter@artsforlearningindiana.org

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Program Detail

Program type: Workshop/Class (In-School)

Artistic Discipline: Dance, Music

Cultural Origin: African/African Diaspora, Multi-Cultural

Subject: Fine Arts: Dance, Fine Arts: Music, History, Social Studies

Population Served Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

Bilingual: Yes

Available dates:

Contact Angela Yetter for availability, ayetter@artsforlearningindiana.org

Max number of students: 30

Length of :Program 45 minutes

Space / technical requirements:

Contact Angela Yetter for further information, ayetter@artsforlearningindiana.org

Location(s):

Teaching artists will come to your location. Mileage fee may apply. Contact Angela Yetter for further information, ayetter@artsforlearningindiana.org

Fees / Ticketing:

Single Workshop $174

Mileage fee may apply. Contact Angela Yetter for further information, ayetter@artsforlearningindiana.org

IDOE STANDARDS

Connects to State (IDOE) and/or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes

SOCIAL STUDIES:
Standard 1 - History
Standard 3 - Geography

FINE ARTS: DANCE:
Anchor Standard 1 – Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work: Choreographers use a variety of sources as inspiration and transform concepts and ideas into movement for artistic expression.
Anchor Standard 11 – Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding: Dance literacy includes deep knowledge and perspectives about societal, cultural, historical, and community contexts.

FINE ARTS: GENERAL MUSIC:
Anchor Standard 1 - Connect with a varied repertoire of music by exploring the relationships between music and personal experience:
Anchor Standard 3 - Connect with a varied repertoire of music by exploring the relationships between music and history and culture.

Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes

Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes

Maintains general liability insurance: Yes

Three letters of recommendation / references available: Yes

Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes

Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): Yes

Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes

Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes

Connects to State (IDOE) and/or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes

PHOTOS

Sancocho

References

https://artsforlearningindiana.org/program/chancleta-a-rhythmic-experience/

Cancellation Policy

Arts for Learning would very much like to discuss rescheduling, before cancelling. Partial payment may be necessary depending on when the decision to cancel is made. Contact Angela Yetter at ayetter@artsforlearningindiana.org or 317-925-4043 x114