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| Arts Reach 2007-08 Established in 2003, the mission of Arts Reach is to offer school children experience and education through live performances of various arts genre. Arts Reach is designed to provide entertaining performances with cultural and racial diversity. This project is unique because it is run in collaboration with the college's award winning academic course, Soundings, as well as collaborating with Castleton students in researching and writing some of the curriculum guides provided to teachers. To learn more about Arts Reach, http://com.castleton.edu/artsreach There is no admission charge, but reservations must be made in advance by calling Mariko Hancock at 468-1227 or Shannon Bohler-Small at 468-1258. Arts Reach performances are not open to the general public unless noted. |
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| October 18 12:30 A.M., LECTURE/DEMONSTRATION Alpha Yaya Diallo and Bafing Riders (all ages)  |
  Special Program: During Vermont teachers Convention Week, Arts Reach will offer free admission to children under 12 to this event. Young audience members will receive a concert program especially created for them by Arts Reach staff and a chance to win prizes!Based in Vancouver, Canada, guitarist and singer Alpha Yaya Diallo has earned a matchless reputation internationally for the excellence of his musicianship and the excitement of his live shows. www.alphayayadiallo.com |
October 22 |
 This engaging and accessible presentation utilizes the model of the family to help students understand how a string quartet functions and thrives. Children are invited to participate throughout the presentation, joining in rhythmic clap-alongs, dialogue with quartet members, and a question-and-answer period following a rousing rock and roll finish.www.tisq.com |
| November 29 10 A.M. Philadanco Dance (suggested grades 4-8)  |
 Dancers will demonstrate movement that has the clarity of various genres of dance. The excerpts from PHILADANCO'S repertoire that will be shared include Rosa - a contemporary ballet that is a vivid tribute to Rosa Parks, plus other works featuring different forms of dance.www.philadanco.org |
| January 31 9:30 A.M. & 11 A.M. Yu Wei Chinese Dance Collection (suggested grades 1-3 and 4-6)
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 A demonstration/lecture program including Chinese dances and short films about Chinese folk and classical dance.www.yuweidance.org |
| April 1 9:30 A.M. & 11 A.M. The Last, the Very Last Butterfly (suggested grades 5-6, and 7-8) |
 A Holocaust remembrance piece designed for older elementary and middle school students. "Butterfly" is a collection of poems, narrative, and drawings created by children who passed through the Terezin Concentration Camp between 1942 and 1944.www.pushcartplayers.org |
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