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| LEELA The Integrated Arts of India |
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Offerings by LEELA include:
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"(We) recommend Annie Penta as a teacher of the
culture of India. We observed her for six and a half hours as she
shared this culture with 90 students at a time. These students were
seventh graders in an Integrated Language Arts and Geography block
class. Each set of students was engaged and attentive for a full
90 minute period of time."
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| ELIZABETH FALCONER Koto Tales of Japan |
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Elizabeth has received numerous awards for her unique combination of music and stories.
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"I had the pleasure of viewing Elizabeth Falconer
when she was a guest artist at Peter Kirk Elementary for our Cultural
Arts Day. Ms. Falconer worked with a group of over 50 first graders.
She held their attention as she talked about the instrument she
played, which she called a 'dragon'. The children enjoyed the stories
she told and could relate well to them. I would recommend Ms. Falconer
for other groups who might be interested in expanding their knowledge
of other cultures. She did an excellent job presenting information
about the instrument she played and giving the children a cultural
experience."
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Roger Del Rosario, founder of Filipiniana Dance Company, offers residencies and workshops on the many folk dances and crafts of various regions of the Philippines. Students will create festival decorations, make their own costumes, learn some of the important dances, and learn to connect this to history. CONTACT:
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"Roger .... worked with some of our classes in
a special multicultural arts project last fall. Through folk dances
and music, he taught the children about Filipino culture...He worked
with the children with respect and gave them much support in their
performances. Our experience with him was very positive and beneficial.
We highly recommend him to be a part of your program!"
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| FILIPINIANA DANCE COMPANY |
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The Filipiniana Dance Company presents rich pageantry, elegant costumes, energetic music and graceful dances in a tapestry of Filipino folklore. Students will learn of the various cultural influences in this small country and learn to apply this to their own communities. CONTACT: |
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"The program held the interest of our students
quite well... Both the variety of dances and the skill of the dancers
were strong points for us."
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Music, dance, the visual and textile arts, cooking, stories and
religion have long been intertwined in everyday life in India. The
programs by the LEELA organization present Indian arts and culture
and suggest ways in which they can be integrated into the existing
curriculum. Rhythmic cycles and rangoli chalk patterns present
many ideas for the math student. Stories can be turned into written
narratives or performance art presentations. The "How was it
done?" of textile arts leads to logic, while "Where was
it done?" engages geography. 
Elizabeth Falconer, a scholar and master
musician of the 13-string koto, tells popular folk tales of Japan
in an exciting blend of language, cultural information and music.
The koto is used to provide the music and is also a character in
the stories. Elizabeth's stories highlight traditional values in
Japan such as gratitude, respect for elders, and hard work while
entertaining children with appealing characters.
The islands of the Philippines have seen many waves of migration,
some as visitors and some as conquerors. The many Filipino folk
arts reflect the numerous cultural influences from the past and
the changes now taking place.
The cultural traditions of the
Philippines range from the Muslim societies of the south to the
Highlanders of the north to the Spanish-influenced traditions of
the central island. The dances and music are as varied as the languages
and clothing.