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Magic of the Sea
The poetry
of the ocean and the creatures of the islands capture our
imagination and take us on a creative learning adventure.
An exploration of life above and under sea level told through
music, story and acrobatics. Become a manta ray and a shark
as you listen and participate in folk tales and true stories
from Indonesia.
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Monkey Tales
Animals
certainly are the smartest creatures. In these delightful
Asian versions of Aesop's Fables, it is the creatures that
teach us about Indian culture, geography and history. Leave
the program dancing like a monkey, slithering like a snake
and roaring like a tiger!
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Immigrant Quilt
Celebrate
our journey to and survival in a new land. Travel back in
time to Senegal, Russia and England. Listen to historical
folk tales and true stories from communities that traveled
a great distance to finally settle in the United States. Many
people came here by choice and others were forced to come
here bringing with them only their stories. Walk away with
a broader understanding of our diverse community both in the
past and present.
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The Fastest Plane
Around
the world in 45 minutes: a multi-lingual program. Together
we will dance through the streets of America, Mexico and India.
Discover the similarities and differences between these diverse
cultures. Leave the program wanting to read more folk tales
and tell more stories.
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Classically Different Adventures
On the
surface, people may look different, but at heart they are
all our heroes. Classic Folk Tales like Thumbelina told from
the perspective of another culture. A fun and adventurous
program that explores the characteristics of a traditional
hero in a non-traditional style.
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A Link in the Circle [3rd-6th grade]
What it
is like to be so immersed in a culture where your guesthouse
owner becomes your adopted "Aunt?" Discover what it means
to travel alone with only the support of total strangers.
Witness the differences and similarities between these diverse
countries.
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Festa: A Dance of Cultures
(Now
including three Musician/Dancers) Let us dance across
Brazil. Let us dance and play music across Brazil. We can
travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Amazon, over the mountains
and through the fast moving cities. Listen to folk tales,
songs and personal stories about a country that is passionate
about life and community.
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Welcoming In the New Year
Every
family has a special way of bringing in the New Year. Sometimes
they celebrate this holiday on a different date than January
1st like the Chinese New Year or the Jewish New Year, Rosh
Hashanah. Sing, dance and bring in the New Year on any day
of the year with these three unusual yet very traditional
tales about the "same holiday".
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Tales of Mystery where the Fool Prevails
Traditionally,
the fool with his naiveté outwits everyone or loses it all.
Try to solve the riddle before the fool does. Stories where
the wisdom lies in the simplest answer.
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Objects of Hope: As I Grow (A New Collaboration with Contradiction
Dance)
(Features a small ensemble performing story & dance.)
Poetry, prose, and purpose combine with dance in a moving
dialogue on hope, dreams, responsibility and pride. Pieces
include: Recess, In the Garden, I Wish, My Family, and more.
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Stories in Motion
Contradiction Dance and Story Tapestries will team up to
bring this event to your venue as a master class, workshop
or residency. Discover new techniques that you can use in
the future to give a speech, tell a story or even perform
in a play or a dance concert. Learn how to integrate creative
writing, story-telling, and dance skills into one cohesive
experience.
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