Artist: Rhythmic Cultures

Rhythmic Cultures sparks students’ imaginations with participatory music and dance activities that have influenced the American music we know today. The cultural traditions of Appalachia, Africa (Zulu) and Louisiana (Cajun) are explored through a variety of instruments and dances. Students will differentiate and compare these styles of folk music, rhythms and instruments and will identify ways in which exposure to other cultures has affected these cultural traditions. Throughout the program, students accompany the artists on an array of instruments, including limberjack clog dancing puppets! Bob Dunlap is a dancer and musician who has been performing for years and currently teaches swing dance classes in Pittsburgh. Mark Tamsula, a versatile musician, performs throughout the region with Grand Bon Rien.

"Generated tremendous interest and enthusiasm; a foot stompin' good time!"
– Robert E. Kirkpatrick, Head of School, Fox Chapel Country Day School

View the Teacher Guide.

Grades: K - 8

Site Requirements:

None

Audience Limit:

325

Prices:

PA ACADEMIC STANDARDS:

Geography: 7.1, 7.3 - 7.4

Arts & Humanities: 9.1 - 9.4

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