Afro-Caribbean Dance: Pre- or Post-NAC-Matinée-Concert Workshop (in-school) Afro-Caribbean Dance:
![A young Black girl in a long red dress with tulle and polka dots kicks her foot straight into the air in front of her with her toes pointed, her back tilted backwards, head turned towards the camera, and holding her hands behind her back. / Une jeune fille Noire dans une longue robe rouge en tulle avec des petits pois lève sa jambe en l’air devant elle, le pied pointé, le dos courbé en arrière, la tête tournée vers l’objectif et tenant ses mains dans son dos.](https://www.masconline.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Julianne-Laver-e1664900520326.jpeg)
Languages
English, French, French Immersion
Discipline
Dance, Music
Availability
In-Person
Number of participants
30
Themes
Black Legacy, Caribbean Culture, Multicultural
Age
Children ages 12 - 18, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
About this program
Enhance your “Calypso Magic” experience with MASC!
In advance of (or following) the NAC Orchestra student matinee, immerse your students in an Afro-Caribbean dance workshop led by professional dancer and arts educator of Caribbean descent Julianne Lavertu. Students will delve into the fundamentals and traditional movements of Afro-Caribbean dance and integrate them into a short choreography. They will explore the history of Indigenous Caribbean peoples, music, and traditional attire, grounding participants’ learning in the rich cultural context from which these dances originate. Available in English or French throughout the 2024-2025 school year.
Artist
Pricing
In person:
One-hour session: $275 + HST
Two 1-hour sessions: $425 + HST
Three 1-hour sessions: $550 + HST
Four 1-hour sessions: $675 + HST
Published fees are for schools; fees for other settings are subject to change.
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