Affiliated with the national Young Audiences Arts for Learning network
Jazz Guitarist JB Butler teams up with contemporary dance improviser Luciana Proaño and her sculptural costumes to create a performance on the spot under the guidance of the audience. The performers show us how Improvisation is possible thanks to the knowledge of a shared language- in this case, music and dance. We take ideas from the audience to create small vignettes. We invite children on stage, practice some of our shared language with them and let them have a go at improvising.
Instrumentation: electric guitar and effect pedals.
This program offered by: Inka Jam
If you have questions or would like to request this program, please contact [email protected].
Program Model: Assembly Performance
Art Form: Dance
Curriculum Connections: Character Education, Community Building, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, World Cultures
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, K, Pre-K
Program Requirements: 10' x 10' minimum clear space. Preferably non carpeted.
Instruction Language(s): English, French, Spanish
About the Artist
3 nationalities (El Salvador, Peru, US) and individual lifetimes of international performance make up Inka Jam. They are dedicated to researching South American folklore, funk and jazz, blending cultures in their original compositions.
"Great fusion of dance and music styles, very engaging!" --Musician, audience "The whole school loved you and we want to bring you back" --School program coordinator. "Thank you for my favorite concert ever!"-- Student
Program costs are based on a variety of different factors including number of sessions, planning hours needed and material costs. Please contact Arts for Learning NW at [email protected] for help determining the actual cost of your programs.