Native American Dance, Drumming & Traditional Instruments
Burmese Dance Drama
Indigenous Dance of the Southern Philippines
Dances and Folklore of Japan
Classical Dance Traditions of India: Bharata Natyam, Kathak, Odissi
Drums and Dance of Korea
Journey to the Homeland: African Dance, Music & Storytelling
Soul of Spain: Elements of Flamenco
Dance, Music & Rhythms of the Middle East
Special Combination Programs:
Along the Caravan Route: Dance Traditions of India, the Middle East and Spain
Asian Dialogue: Dance Traditions of Burma, Korea, Japan or India
Baile Flamenco: Music and Dance of Spain
Con Taal: Dance Traditions of India and Spain
Spotlight Korea: Korean dance and Music programs and residencies
Praise for Lotus Music & Dance's Arts in Education Program:
"Lotus has been a part of our school community since I started as principal in October 2006. I was first exposed to the programming offered through Lotus when I worked as a Principal Intern at IS 392 in Brooklyn. I was captivated by the African dance performance that had been choreographed by Ms. Caren Calder and assisted by her drummer Chi Sharpe... [I]t was essential that Lotus play a roll as an Arts provider to our school. Since the 2006-07 school year, for every year consecutively, we have utilized [Lotus's] services in preparing for our Arts in Content Festival. Residences have included African, Native American, and Brazilian dance. Our teachers have developed a respect and admiration for the teaching artists and look forward to working with them year after year." Susan Green, Principal, PS 208 (Manhattan) "This was more than a dance show. It was a riveting educational experience that was exciting, fun and brought about understanding of different cultures. They exemplified the importance of working together, and increased the morale of students that participated in this special assembly by giving them something positive to identify with." Haydee Rentas, Counselor, PS 131 (Brooklyn)
2012 - 2013 Presentations
DRUMS ALONG THE HUDSON PROGRAMS
Oct 16th to Dec 29th, 2012 - PS 4 Duke Ellington School, Washington Heights
Jan 7th, 2013 - PS 87, NYC
Mar 20th 2013 - PS 187 Henery Hudson School, Inwood
Apr 26th, 2013 - PS 10, Brooklyn
May 13th, 2013 - .I.S. 392
May 15th, 2013 - PS 76 Phillip Randall School, NYC
May 15th, 2013 - PS 4 Duke Ellington School, Washington Heights
May 16th, 2013 - 125 Ralph Bunche
SPOTLIGHT KOREA
Oct 26th to Nov 2nd, 2013 - IS 392, Brooklyn
Nov 21st, 2012 - PS 196Q The Grand Central Parkway School, Forest Hills
Jan 8th, 2103 - PS 125 Ralph Bunche
Apr 11th, 2013 PS 10, Brooklyn
Apr 16th, 2013 - PS 10, Brooklyn
Full Calendar
Oct 23rd to Nov 15th, 2013 - Brearley School, NYC - KATHAK
Dec 4th, 2012 - The Hackley School, Tarrytown - PERUVIAN
Jan 29th, 2013 - PS 266, Bellerose - MEXICAN ASSEMBLY
Feb 4th, 11th, 18th, and Mar 4th 2013 - Fieldston School, Bronx - BOLLYWOOD
Apr 1st to May 24th, 2013 - Salsa
Apr 1st, to May 24th 2013 - PS 266, Bellerose - PERUVIAN
Professional Development for Teachers and Parents
Professional development for teachers and interested parents is provided through lecture/demonstrations and short/long term residencies that involve co-teaching strategies. Our teaching artists and Arts Education specialist are available for the following:
Sharing strategies for incorporating traditional performing arts into the curriculum
Dance and music lecture demonstrations with inter-active activities
Holiday celebrations that combine music and dance from the culture chosen into the festivities
Master classes at Lotus Studios for academic teachers
Use of study guides to enhance classroom teaching and reinforce what is learned in each dance class
