Mikata’s vibrant performance leaves students with an understanding of Africa’s strong links to the cultures of the U.S., the Caribbean and South America. Led by Master Teaching Artist, Richard Hill, Mikata invites you to join in the dancing, singing and chanting of other countries.
Rhythmic Expedition (Grades K-12)
Powerful rhythmic music and dance carry you to the cultures of Nigeria, Ghana, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and the U.S. Join Mikata as they play music and dance to the music of many countries. Length: 45 minutes
Single Performance: $1,095
Back to Back Performances: $1,480
Mikata Drum Tales (Grades K-6)
Join Connecticut State Troubadour Jeff McQuillan and Master Teaching Artist Richard Hill as they take you on their adventures across the globe. Meet Baduasemanpensa, the African princess, and Anansi the Spider and other fascinating characters. Learn an African dance, a song, or a rhythm game as you become part of the story. Length: 45 Minutes
Single Performance: $765
Back to Back Performances: $975
Workshops Include:
Language of Rhythm (Grades K-12)
African Drumming and Song (Grades 4-12)
Mad HOT Salsa Dance Workshop (Grades 6-Adult)
Residency:
Make Your Own Radio Show for High School and Middle School
WEBSITE: www.youthradioct.org
Study Guide: MIKATA
CCT FUNDING AVAILABLE
Curriculum Links:
Social Studies, Physical Education, Dance, Music
PWRT
Young Audiences Arts for Learning Connecticut: Our mission is to integrate the arts into the lives of children in educational and community settings. Our vision for Connecticut is that all children realize their potential through the arts; that the arts are valued for their ability to improve our schools and communities; that, by participation in the arts, children come to understand and value themselves, their neighbors, and the world cultures they share.
We are an Affiliate of VSA arts… an international nonprofit organization that is creating a society where all people with disabilities learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts.
We offer educational classroom workshops, school cultural programs, school arts programs, assembly programs, arts integration programs, artist in residence programs – bringing theater, music, drama, puppetry, visual arts, storytelling, drawing, painting, history and cultural arts to the classroom.