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The Arts III: Afro-Cuban Dance


An overview of Latin dance
Grade Levels:
Primary-12
Length:
40 minutes
Taping Rights:
Unlimited
Teaching Materials:
See Below
Program Schedule:
See Below

Choreographer, dancer, and teacher Katherine Kramer presents an overview of Latin dance for educators. Working in a dance studio, Katherine and participating dancers and drummers demonstrate some of the dance traditions of Cuba; how the dances and music are related; and the vital role of the claves, simple percussion sticks, in organizing both the music and the dance. Basic exercises that can be incorporated in the classroom are also included.

Audience: teachers, all levels

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2009/10 Program Schedule

Choreographer, dancer, and teacher Katherine Kramer presents an overview of Latin dance for educators. Working in a dance studio, Katherine and participating dancers and drummers demonstrate some of the dance traditions of Cuba; how the dances and music are related; and the vital role of the claves, simple percussion sticks, in organizing both the music and the dance. Basic exercises that can be incorporated in the classroom are also included. A 2001 KET production.

Teaching Materials

DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE
http://www.ket.org/education/guides/pd/arts3_afrocubandance.pdf
PDF format
KET Online
VIDEO OR DVD
$20; includes shipping and handling inside Kentucky.
KET Professional Development
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Lexington, KY 40502-2296
pd@ket.org


Kentucky schools may tape and retain programs according to the rights listed above. For further information, contact the KET Education Division.

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