Exploring Asia
Verb Ballets
- Arts Subject: Theater Art
- Non-Arts Subject: Social Studies
- Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Program Types: In School Performance, Parents as Arts Partners
This program enhances your students' knowledge and understanding of other cultures by taking them on a journey through Asia. Utilizing music from Ravel's Bolero, the dancers take you to India and beyond by performing Heinz Poll's famous choreography for "Bolero." In addition, students travel to China during a traditional Tai Chi dance. Finally, the program finishes in the Philippines with a traditional dance called the Tinikling. Extend this program with a three to five day residency which integrates with Foreign Language curriculum content standards for grades K-8.
