2009-2010
ES Performances
The Arts In Education Council for Scottsdale Schools is
pleased to offer school performances at all our Elementary School locations and
Sierra Vista from the following selection of company artists. More
information about the artists can be found at their noted websites and Arizona
Commission on the Arts Roster pages.
Childsplay –
www.childsplayaz.org,
or ACA Roster
page
here. Childsplay has been touring to Arizona's
schools since 1977 and the school tour program remains the cornerstone of the
company today. Sets and costumes, sound equipment and actors pack in to a van
and come to your school site. Upcoming performances:
Ferdinand the Bull,
Sept. to Dec. Androcles and the Lion, Nov. to May.
Lecture/Demonstration available after each performance.
Saxophobia
-
www.saxophobia.net
Students will be introduced to an eclectic
mix of rare saxophones. Some of their favorites will be the curved sopranino
(the smallest ever made at eleven inches in height) and the contrabass sax (at
six-and-one-half feet in height, the largest ever made). They will recognize
such melodies as The Pink Panther Theme and Yakety Sax and hear the blues as
performed by Lisa on the animated TV show, The Simpsons. Students will be
exposed to several different jazz styles including dixieland, the blues, and
swing.
Operatunity
–
www.showcaseconcerts.com,
or ACA Roster Page
here. In opera, people die, boyfriends
cheat, women cry, and yet we find a way to sing! Laughter is indeed the best
medicine, but it is also a terrific teacher, especially for people who think
they hate opera. Our singers lead each group through operatic terminology and
traditions, taking them to levels of understanding and even appreciation. With
our trunk full of beautiful melodies, and clever shtick we'll make it happen!
Our programs are interactive, and improvisational. Call us in-your-face-opera.
Study Guide
Fushicho
Daiko –
www.taikoaz.com,
or ACA Roster Page
here. "Phoenix Taiko Drummers" Taiko is
the ancient art of drumming, Japanese style. The drums are big and powerful, or
small and riveting. The drummers are awesome. Fushicho Daiko Director, Esther
Vandecar, lived, studied, performed, and taught taiko in Japan for 7 years. She
brought this art form back to her native country to share with anyone with
passion for a challenge. Esther formed Fushicho Daiko in 1992, and their student
groups, have been wowing audiences ever since.
EPIK
–
www.epikdanceco.org,
or ACA Roster Page
here. EPIK Dance Company is a fusion
dance company specializing in all forms of street and technical dance. This
includes the street styles of b-boying (breakdancing), popping, locking, house,
waacking, and krumping, and the technical styles of modern contemporary, lyrical
and jazz. EPIK is a collection of uniquely gifted dancers, choreographers and
teachers who are passionate about dance and love sharing it with others. You
will never meet a more eclectic group of individuals, who each bring something
special to the table. They come from all walks of life and experiences, and it
is evident in the diversity of styles and personalities present in the company.
When working with EPIK, there is never a dull moment!
Flamenco
del Sol –
www.azemporium.com,
or ACA Roster Page
here. “Viva Espana: A Journey Through
Spain" is our signature program. Participants join us for a vicarious viaje
(trip) around various provinces of the country. We change costumes and before
each dance, we explain how elements of the costume and dance reflect the
characteristics of the people. Our show includes regional Spanish folk dances,
classical numbers, as well as flamenco. The educational information interwoven
with the dances is entertaining, lighthearted and fun. Whether our participants
are kids or kids at heart, we encourage everyone to interact with with jaleo
(shouts) to encourage the dancers and palmas (clapping) to keep the rhythm and
generate energy. We show how to play castanets and we welcome everyone to join
us for a rumba. We have been invited to libraries, schools, senior centers,
museums, even military bases. We wish to share our passion for the dance, music
and expression of a culture prevalent in the southwest. Ole!
