Program overview
JIRIDÓN KIDS
We offer unique workshops, residencies, and performances for schools, summer camps, and special events that reinforce standards in the performing arts curriculum.
A workshop is a one-time visit by the artist with the purpose of introducing an art form to the students. A residency is made up of three of more consecutive workshops with the same group of students, resulting in a culminating project or performance. Residencies provide students with a more meaningful experience in the art form.
We offer unique workshops, residencies, and performances for schools, summer camps, and special events that reinforce standards in the performing arts curriculum.
A workshop is a one-time visit by the artist with the purpose of introducing an art form to the students. A residency is made up of three of more consecutive workshops with the same group of students, resulting in a culminating project or performance. Residencies provide students with a more meaningful experience in the art form.
Summary & Objective
We are a drumming and dance educational program that instructs students in West African performance art by using methods such as story-telling, movement, and musical technique. These programs will be led by teaching artists Joshua Strodtman and Andreina Maldonado, students of drumming master Dr. Djobi Irie Simon from the Ivory Coast. Students will have an opportunity to play authentic West African drums, learn rhythms, dances and songs, and perform for their parents and peers. Students will explore African history through story-telling, music and dance. Students will expand on traditonal arts to create their own original music and dance. Students will take away an understanding of the interconnection between music, dance, and story-telling. Students will take away an appreciation for cooperation, team work, and collaboration.
Our Values
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Motivating students by introducing them to the powerful and ancient art of drum and dance.
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Embracing the diversity and individuality of students in educational communities.
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Building community and leadership skills.
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Strengthening communication and empathy between students.
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Inspiring students to consider a lifelong relationship with performing arts.
We are a drumming and dance educational program that instructs students in West African performance art by using methods such as story-telling, movement, and musical technique. These programs will be led by teaching artists Joshua Strodtman and Andreina Maldonado, students of drumming master Dr. Djobi Irie Simon from the Ivory Coast. Students will have an opportunity to play authentic West African drums, learn rhythms, dances and songs, and perform for their parents and peers. Students will explore African history through story-telling, music and dance. Students will expand on traditonal arts to create their own original music and dance. Students will take away an understanding of the interconnection between music, dance, and story-telling. Students will take away an appreciation for cooperation, team work, and collaboration.
We offer unique workshops, residencies, and performances for schools, summer camps, and special events that reinforce standards in the
A workshop is a one-time visit by the artist with the purpose of introducing an art form to the students. A residency is made up of three of more consecutive workshops with the same group of students, resulting in a culminating project or performance. Residencies provide students with a more meaningful experience in the art form.
Program content
Students will see a professional performance that shows African stories thorugh music, dance, songs, and story-telling. They will also view a demonstration of how the drum and the dance communicate. Students will understand that drumming and dancing is an essential part of African culture. They will learn the key elements of drumming and dancing, including proper vocabulary and technique. Students will create their own rhythms and dances as part of their 'solos' while playing. Students will recognize that playing instruments and dancing empowers their self-confidence and positive attitude. Students will become the audience as well as the performer, as groups will rotate to play drums and dance.