American Dance: From Africa to Broadway
Description
Two versatile dancers the OKRA Dance Company take you on a cultural tour through three centuries of American history to explore how the combination of migration, culture and communication created the popular American theater and stage dances we know today. From European classical court and folk dances and African plantation narratives, to vaudeville, tap, the Harlem Renaissance – all of this and more is packed into this entertaining and interactive performance.
North of Trenton only. Availability from November to June.
Program options:
In-person
Please fill out this inquiry form or call 866-500-9265 for more information. (Virtual programs are not charged a travel fee.)
Price & Info
Price
Assembly Price: $1,150
Assembly Two-in-a-Row Price: $1,870
Additional Fees: In-Person Program Travel Fee - $95 per day; Virtual Program Technology Fee - $45; (On-Demand programs are not charged travel or tech fees)
Information
Audience Limit: 250
Program Length: 45 Minutes
Appropriate For Grade(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Theme
Theme
American History Month
Arts Appreciation Month
Black History Month
National Arts & Humanities Month
National Arts in Education Week
National Dance Month
Curriculum Connections
Curriculum Connections
American History
History
Tech
Technical Requirements
We prefer wooden floors but can accommodate concrete and carpet with advance notice. We need a semi-enclosed space immediately adjacent to performance area for quick changes during performances; stage wings, closed off hallways, storage closets, etc. all work. Note: there is tap dancing in this show!
