School Programs
In-school Performances, Residencies, and Workshops
Help your students discover the importance of history and ethnic traditions through performances, residencies and workshops featuring music, dance language and stories from Costa Rica, Tajikistan, Egypt, Turkey, Russia and other countries.
Approximate running time: 30-60 minutes
Approximate number of performers: 2-8
Tech and space requirements: access to electrical outlet
Mini Festival of Nations
Celebrate diversity with your students and parents by hosting a mini festival of nations! Ethnic Dance Theatre (EDT) will take you on a tour through Russia, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia and Costa Rica to witness vibrant music, dances and costumes that are testimony to the creative spirit of village folk worldwide. Experience a slice of village life by joining EDT dancers for simple folk dances. Involve your community by setting up booths where families can share their heritage through ethnic foods, craft demonstrations, storytelling and other educational activities.
Booking School Programs
EDT has partnered with the Young Audiences of Minnesota since 1985. To book a school program, visit Young Audiences at www.yamn.org or call 651-292-3399. To work with EDT directly, contact us at info@ethnicdancetheatre.com or call us at 763-545-9333
Concert Facts:
Did you know that?
Mumbai
The Gateway to India
Mumbai is one of the most populous cities in the world. It was built across seven islands & was controlled by various empires before the arrival of the first Europeans, the Portuguese. Control ultimately passed to the British who, beginning in the late 18th century, reshaped the city in a series of large-scale civil engineering projects. Under British control, Mumbai emerged as India’s most important center of commerce. Today, it is home to such institutions as the Reserve Bank of India & the National Stock Exchange of India, as well as numerous Indian and multinational corporations. In 1885 the first session of the Indian National Congress ("the Congress Party") was held in Mumbai, and in the 20th century Mumbai was a strong base of support for the Indian independence movement. The city is also the home of Bollywood, India’s film and TV industry. See our Indian suite in PORTS of CALL!
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