BOCES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION / EXPLORATORY ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM DETAILS



Program Title

La Fiesta
 
Provider Name
Sol Y Sombra Spanish Dance Co. Inc
 
Maria Loreta Celitan

Saint James , NY 11780
Phone:
631-862-6429
Email:
solysombra@optonline.net
Website:
www.solysombra.org

Program Description
This program acquaints the students with the diverse cultures and countries of the Spanish speaking world through music and dance. Program includes the Argentine Tangos, Mexican dance, Cubsn Rumba, Latin Salsa and Spain's Flamenco. Program emphasizes the uniqueness and variety of each country united by the Spanish language and their dances are looked at as a language communicating the unique "spirit" of the culture. Audience participation is included throughout the program and students learn a short choreography combining steps from various Latin Caribbean dances such as Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia on stage with performers. Program can be tailored to fit class period. Travel time of more than 1 1/2 hours to venue may necessitate two programs on the same day.
 

Categories
Dance (DA), Music (MU) ,
 



Additional Resources 

Program Recommendations
Grades
3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12



See Video  
Arts Standards
2,3,4


Other Standards 
SS, LOTE



Curriculum Connections 
Global / Multicultural Studies , Language other than English , ,



Culturally Responsive 
1,3



Cost 
Cost Single: $1,850
Cost Multiple: $925


Duration
45 minutes