ARTS CONNECTION Video Series Week 9 -Samba to Salsa & Ssuuna!

 

A BRIGHT SPOT IN EVERY CHILD’S DAY

WEEK 8 ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS

START YOUR WEEK WITH ART!

Welcome to week nine of our new weekly artist video series – Arts Connection! We are on a mission to have our talented YA Teaching Artists continue to be a BRIGHT SPOT in every child’s day!

Every Monday we’ll be sharing our extraordinary teaching artists in action so  children across the region can stay CONNECTED to and INSPIRED by the arts while learning remotely.

We encourage you to share these interactive video performances with the students, educators, and families in your school community.

Samba to Salsa
Celebrate the traditions of Latin percussion with this display of Samba to Salsa’s syncopated sounds and powerful rhythms. Students connect to the music and culture of the Caribbean and South America and gain a better understanding and appreciation for the depth and variety of the Latin percussion traditions that keep us dancing..
LEARNING GOALS
Students will:
☀️Be introduced to a variety of percussion instruments
☀️See how music, like language, dance and the visual arts, is a form of communication as well as a vital
means of preserving social history and cultural heritage.
☀️Experience professional musicians playing at a high level
Check out the STUDY GUIDE for A Journey Through Latin Percussion for ways to enhance student learning.

Ssuuna
Ssuuna introduces students to the artistry of East African cultures through dance, music, and storytelling. Sharing music from his native Uganda and authentic East African instruments, Ssuuna inspires students to compare cultures and to learn the importance of respecting cultural differences.
LEARNING GOALS
Students will:
☀️Experience authentic, educational, and entertaining performance of traditional and modern East African music, dance, and storytelling.
☀️ Connect to America’s multi-cultural heritage through encouragement of interest and appreciation for African culture.
☀️Participate by singing and dancing along with Ssuuna!
Check out the STUDY GUIDE for Eda Ne Kakati for ways to enhance student learning.
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How are you using ARTS CONNECTION?

We want to hear from you! How have you been using and sharing our Arts Connection assembly performances weekly video series with your students during social distancing? Share your experiences, photos, and feedback with Denyce Mylson, our Director of Marketing & PR by calling 609-243-9000 or by email!