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2007-2008 NTP Artists' Roster
VISUAL ARTISTS
THEATER ARTISTS
LITERARY ARTISTS
FOLK ARTISTS
DANCE
MUSIC
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY
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VISUAL (back to top)
AROID NEAL
 The Art of the People
A workshop consisting of culturally painted artistry that is depicted on various clay/earthen ware. An artistic and unique project that introduces Mexican and African Americans to a past that is rich in ancestral tradition & culture.
Timing: Four months
Audience: Grade school, Middle/High school
Availability: Evenings Weekends
Contact: Aroid Neal 214-546-1285
LINK TO VIDEO PRESENTATION
BERNICE MONTGOMERY
Mural Art Program
The Mural Art Program trains young artists in the process of mural design. Participants complete a series of practical exercises in composition, color, theory, design and painting in large scale while enhancing skills such as paint application and blending.
Timing: Eight hours
Audience: Middle/high school, adults
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Bernice Montgomery 972-565-2858
CYNTHIA V. ANZALDUA
 Global Tapestry, Exploring Ethnic Art, Traditions and Origins
Participants will explore art forms of various and diverse cultures by utilizing traditional techniques in their own artistic creations. This curriculum includes domains of art history, production, art appreciation and aesthetics.
Timing: Six weeks
Audience: Grade school, middle school, special needs
Availability: Evenings and weekends
Contact: Cynthia Anzaldua 214-827-3006
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EMMANUEL GILLESPIE
 Mural painting and Research
This residency is constructed to involve students in an interactive community environment with visual art, through a mural project
Timing: Four weeks
Audience: Grade school, middle/high school, senior
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Emmanuel Gillespie 469-360-4931
GIRAUD POLITE
 Everyday people: Images of Senegal
This exhibition/lecture captures the history, life and culture of Senegal. Beautiful large and small, color photographs tell the story of everyday life.
Timing: three weeks
Audience: All audiences
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Giraud Polite 214-577-0733
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ART HISPANIC HERITAGE
 Paintings
This workshop series experiments with natural landscapes, using water color as a medium. Students learn basic principles of painting while stamping their own style and personality.
Timing: Eight hours
Audience: Middle/high school, juveniles
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Juan Pacas 469-733-5164
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KYM HAENG NAM
 Asian Tile Murals
Acrylic Wash Painting on marble tiles using traditional Asian style imagery and iconography.
Timing: Four months
Audience: Grade school, middle/high school, seniors
Availability: Evenings and weekends
Contact: Kym Haeng Nam 214-331-4614
STEVE CRUZ
 Bridging Cultures
Participants create individual artworks that are the results of the study of multicultural symbols and motifs. The students then collaborate to produce murals and banners that reflect the history of the symbols and motifs.
Timing: Six weeks
Audience: Grade school, middle/high school, adults
Availability: Weekdays
Contact: Steve Cruz 214-942-5241
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U. CROSBY
 Bringing the African Culture into America
This hands-on workshop teaches sculpting and drawing through a five step method that allows students to become familiar with basic geometric shapes and use them to create finished works of art.
Timing: Eight hours
Audience: Grade school, middle/high school, seniors, disabled
Availability: Anytime
Contact: U. Crosby 214-664-2209
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VET
 Adinkra Printmaking and Design
Participants explore the images, symbolism and history of the Asante people through the printmaking technique of carving and stamping on paper, cloth and non-traditional surfaces.
Timing: Six weeks
Audience: Grade school. Middle/High school /adults
Availability: Anytime
Contact: VET 214-839-7689
MICHAEL HAWKINS
 Introduction to Art
Basic art techniques. Students will learn to draw and paint
Timing: Six weeks
Audience: Pre-school, middle/high school, elementary
Availability: Monday -Saturday
Contact: Michael Hawkins 214-374-3043
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SOUKAA WRIGHT
 Exhibit/Lecture
A six week exhibition showcasing original art on canvas using acrylics and mixed media, including tiles, plates and wood.
Timing: Six weeks
Audience: Middle/High School, Adults
Availability: Weekends
Contact: Soukaa Wright 214-734-6280
THEATER (back to top)
 AKIN BABATUNDE
Shakespeare Midnight Echoes
A troupe of seven professional actors present monologues, sonnets and prose of Shakespeare that cross racial barriers and exemplify aspects of the human existence, love and hope.
Timing: Two hours
Audience: Grade school, Middle/High school, Adults
Availability: May thru September
Contact: Akin Babatunde 214-587-4191
CARA MIA THEATRE
CAST from Page to Stage
CAST is a two part residency program offering participants theatre training from local professionals. Part one involves children reading Mexican American short stories and adapting them to a final performance, while part two creates a final performance based on themes and portions of Don Quixote.
Timing: Six Weeks
Audience: Grade school, Middle/High School
Availability: Summer
Contact: Raul Avila 214-946-9499
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DRAMA TEACH
 Drama Teach Life Skills
DramaTeach uses skits and dramatic interpretation of real-life situations to interest, motivate and retain the information presented. The technique is completely interactive and includes interpretive acting and role playing.
Timing: Two hours
Audience: Grade school, Middle/High school/Adults
Availability: Mon - Sat
Contact: Jesse Cornelius 469-387-9898
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RENE MICHE’AL JONES
 Roots for Youth African Theater
Roots for Youth presents students with traditional African theater from the perspective of “popular theater”. Students learn the art and culture of a specific country or ethnic group and combine their learning with elements of theater (costume design, staging, creative writing etc..) for a final presentation
Timing: Four months
Audience: Pre-school, Grade school, Middle/High school, Adults, “At Risk”, Religious
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Renee Micheal Jones
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S.H.R.E.E FOUNDATION
 Tales of India - Panchantantra
A theatrical adaptation workshop of themes from traditional Indian folk tales. The tales use animals to illustrate moral concepts and common sense ideals.
Timing: Four months
Audience: Pre-school, Grade school
Availability: Anytime
Contact: 972-387-9248
TEATRO DALLAS
 Theatre/Acting Workshops
This theatre workshop is designed to provoke children to analyze situations and interact socially while stimulating self esteem. The workshop consists of theatrical games, awareness of five senses, concentration, physical/vocal warm-ups and role-playing.
Timing: One hour
Audience: Pre-school, Grade school, Middle/High school
Availability: September
Contact: Cora Cardona 214-468-8587
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THE ACT OF CHANGE
 Black Box Theater
African drumming, dancing, storytelling, ring games and role playing is used to teach lessons of history, culture and community. Audiences are encouraged to participate in all aspects, even playing African instruments, dancing and singing.
Timing: One hour
Audience: Pre-school, Grade school, Seniors
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Esudele Fagbenro 214-372-3500
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WILLIE MINOR
 Musical Theater
This workshop introduces elements of musical theater by incorporating singing, dancing, acting and writing. Participants are allowed to develop their creative energies by producing a finished piece at the end of the program.
Timing: Two Weeks
Audience: Middle/High school
Availability: Mon-Thur and Sat
Contact: Willie Minor 972-285-0705
LITERARY (back to top)
CAMIKA SPENCER
 Expressing Me Through Poetry
An interactive workshop/show presented by known and unknown local poets of various ethnic backgrounds. The poems performed all detail how the authors described themselves, their surroundings and culture.
Timing: Two Weeks
Audience: Grade school, Middle/High school
Availability: Mon – Thurs and Sat
Contact: Camika Spencer
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AUDREY MCCLURE
 Jewels of Wisdom: Storytelling at It’s Best
One hour of traditional folk tales accompanied by drums and hand instruments to create an active experience. The performance in enhanced by traditional African dress.
Timing: One hour
Audience: Grade school, Adults, Seniors
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Audrey McClure 972-682-5551
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GUADALUPE DIAZ DE LEON
 Cooking Class
This two hour workshop gives the history and origin of traditional Mexican cuisine and step by step preparation of each dish.
Timing: Two hours
Audience: Adults, Seniors
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Guadalupe Diaz De Leon 214-881-1196
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MELODY BELL
 The Art of the Storytelling
Participants learn the importance of the Griot storyteller in the community. The history of oral traditions will be taught and discussed using storytelling, poetry, dance theatre, ring games, arts & crafts and various African instruments.
Timing: Six Weeks
Audience: Pre-school, Grade school
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Melody Bell 214-374-1192
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NEW ARTS SIX
 Walk Together Children Series
This interactive lecture/demonstration explores the significance of the Negro Spiritual, the oral tradition of storytelling and other dialect used as a means of communication during the era of slavery in America.
Timing: One hour
Audience: All audiences
Availability: Evenings and Weekends
Contact: Glenda Clay 214-521-1733
ZONIA VELASCO
 Masks, Bamboo and Anklung Handbells
This residency teaches the history behind the crafting of Southeast Asian masks made from paper mache. The masks are used to tell stories from old folktales. Students also learn to play instruments as well as various rhythms and Southeast Asian beats, culminating with a final performance.
Timing: Six weeks
Audience: Pre-school, Grade school, Middle/High school
Availability: Afternoons
Contact: Zonia Velasco 214-325-8121
DANCE (back to top)
ANITA MARTINEZ BALLET FOOLKLORICO
 Exploring the Traditions of Mexico
A focus on traditional Mexican folkloric dances from all over the country. Each region region has a unique history, costumes, art and music. The program is supplemented with educational materials and handouts.
Timing: One hour
Audience: Grade school
Availability: Weekdays, nights, weekends
Contact: Ana Solano 214-828-0181
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ARGA NOVA DANCE
 Experience Dance
As a bridge artist and the audience, this workshop provides the audience with the experience of how a dance from the company is performed. They learn a short section, rehearse it and put it together. The finished piece is performed by Nova, along with other dances.
Timing: Six weeks
Audience: Grade school, Middle/High school
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Loris Beckles 214-886-2321
BALLET FOLKLORICO VIVA MEXICO
 Viva Mexico
An educational performance of traditional Mexican dance and music depicting the influences of other countries to Mexican culture.
Timing: One hour
Audience: Grade school, Middle/High school, Adults, Seniors, Disable
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Omar Angeles 214-770-0645
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CONTE DE LOYO FLAMENCO THEATRE
 Dance and Music of Southern Spain
Experiential performance with lecture of Spanish dance, Flamenco, and Escuela Bolera emphasizing the continuing influence of Spanish dance in today’s society.
Timing: Two hours
Audience: All audiences
Availability: Evenings, weekends
Contact: Conte de Loyo 214-351-3200
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DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE
 Let’s Make Dance Fun
A lecture demonstration introducing various movements and dance techniques, including the “Horton Technique”.
Timing: One hour
Audience: Grade school Middle/high school, Adults, Seniors, Disable
Availability: Weekdays
Contact: Ann Williams 214-871-2376
DANIEL DE CORDOBA
 Fiesta Flamenca
A one hour performance of Flamenco and Spanish dance, song and music. Beautifully choreographed and costumed, this troupe features eight artists. Commentary or program description is included.
Timing: One hour
Audience: All audiences
Availability: Mornings, weekends
Contact: Daniel de Cordoba 214528-3492
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EVELIO FLORES
 Mexican Mitote
This workshop explores the cultural and artistic tradition of the Mexihca-Nahuatl (Aztec) dancing and singing. The program uses universal concepts like the circle, harmony and communalism, yet individualism is stressed.
Timing: Four months
Audience: Grade school, Middle/high school, Adults
Availability: Evenings, weekends
Contact: Evelio Flores 214-388-3547
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DEREQUE WHITURS
 Modern Dance
Using modern dance as vehicle, Dereque presents various movements to depict struggles, freedom and finally independence. African dance is used as well to compliment the modern dance.
Timing: Two months or Four months
Audience: Middle/High school, Adults
Availability: Mon- Thurs
Contact: 214-451-8763
IMAGINE THE IMPOSSIBLE
 Imagine the Possible Dance…. Workshop
Imagine the impossible dance workshop conducts ballet workshops for students grades first thru sixth, leading them through various forms of dance while emphasizing the disciplines of classical ballet.
Timing: Six weeks
Audience: Grade school
Availability: Mon - Sat
Contact: Mary Johnson 214-752-8470
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INDIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION
 Bharatnatam and Folk Style
Through a combination of Yoga Postures and Indian Classical dance, participants practice this 5000 year old ancient art form to develop a sense of self mediation, mental as well as physical strength and personal growth.
Timing: Four months
Audience: Grade school, Middle/high school, Adults, Seniors
Availability: Evenings, weekends
Contact: Suma Kulkarni 214-883-8538
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KUMAASI AFRICAN ENSEMBLE
 Kumaasi African Ensemble
Kumaasi African Ensemble presents a collective group of African artists whose primary purpose is presenting the music, dance and folklore of West Africa in a stimulating and educational format to a wide variety of audiences.
Timing: One hour
Audience: All audiences
Availability: Anytime
Contact: S-Ankh 214-298-5858
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LELA BELL
 Opportunity for Dance
Students experience ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, modern ethnic-Caribbean, Latin and African dances as cultural art forms. This class challenges participants and builds self confidence as they choreograph and perform their own works.
Timing: Eight hours
Audience: All audiences
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Lela Bell 214-535-1237
MAHARLIKA DANCERS USA
Glimpse of the Philippines
A performance of traditional dances showcasing Spanish, Muslim, ethnoliquistic and Christian influences. These dances either utilize the use of bamboos, hats, castanet’s and abanicos or Asian fans.
Timing: One hour
Audience: Adults, seniors, disabled
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Merna Parcon 214-244-9114
MANZANILLA FLAMENCO
 Flamenco Performance
A one hour display of Flamenco dance, complete with full costumes, castanets, abanicos, sombreros and bastons.
Timing: One hour
Audience: Grade school, adults, seniors
Availability: Monday thru Saturday
Contact: Roberto Granados 469-955-2004
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MOUSSA DIABATE
 West African Dance and Drumming Workshop
This workshop series gives participants an opportunity to learn about West African history, drumming and dancing with basic instruction, including how to make costumes and traditional drums. The program is experimental in nature and the methods of teaching are specific to West African culture.
Timing: Eight hours
Audience: All audiences
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Moussa Diabate 214-766-4877
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OLLIMPAXQUI BALLET COMPANY
 Mexico Musica & Danza
This outreach dance program performs dances from several regions of Mexico or Latin America (Argentina, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Columbia and Peru).
The program is bilingual and explanations are given about the costumes and various countries.
Timing: One hour
Audience: All audiences
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Eduardo Gutierrez 214-244-8868
RAUL HERNANDEZ
Ballet Folklorico Classes
Participants are introduced to traditional dances from different states in four regions of Mexico. Students will learn different techniques footwork. The girls will learn the use of the skirt (faldeo)
Timing: Six weeks
Audience: Grade school, Middle/high school, adults
Availability: Weeknights
Contact: Raul Hernandez 214-957-4399
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RICARDO ARREAZOLA
 Aztec Dance
The authentic Aztec dance workshop explores the splendor of ancient Mexico through the teaching of Aztec dance. The workshop also explains how astronomy, mathematics and poetry are all an important part of the Aztec tradition.
Timing: Four weeks
Audience: Grade school, middle/high school, adults
Availability: Weekdays
Contact: 214-339-3754
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RIMONIM MUSIC AND DANCE
 A Program of Jewish Ethnic Music and Dance
Through the use of varied and unusual music, costumes and choreography, Rimonim creates exciting programs that include examples of Eastern European, Middle Eastern and Ladino Judeo-Espanol traditions.
Timing: One hour
Audience: Grade school, adults, seniors
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Dona Rosenblatt 972-503-3919
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SANDRA BRYANT
 Cultural Awareness Tour
A West African inspired dance, drum and song workshop/residency which culminates in a performance by students. This program also stresses respect for self, community and especially the elders
Timing: Four weeks
Audience: Pre-school, grade school, middle/high school
Availability: Weekdays
Contact: Sandra Bryant 214-374-5191
TURKISH FOLKLORE DANCERS
 Historical Folklore dances and Stories from Turkey
The Turkish Folk Dance Ensemble provides a glimpse of dances that have been performed for over 100 years in Turkey. This performance includes original costumes from Turkey and hand-made wooden spoons and sickles.
Timing: One hour
Audience: All audiences
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Mary Kocaturk 214-521-6437
MUSIC (back to top)
ADOLPHUS HALL
 Jazz Focus
A one hour survey of jazz history showcasing music by great legendary musicians. This performance includes a lecture/demonstration.
Timing: One hour
Audience: Pre-school, grade school, middle/high school, adults, seniors, disabled
Availability: Evenings, weekends
Contact: 817-536-6595
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BARRI PEARSON
 Keeping Jazz Alive
A lecture on the history of jazz supported by a live presentation.
Timing: One hour
Audience: Grade school, middle/high school, adults, seniors
Availability: Monday thru Sunday
Contact: Barri Pearson 214-552-6153
LINK TO VIDEO PRESENTATION
CANTARES
 Using Music to Teach the Cultures and People of South America
A one hour display of music and dance representing the various cultures (from indigenous to regional to Spanish-based) of South America. Latin poetry is also presented including works by Chilean Nobel Peace Prize winner Pablo Neruda.
Timing: One hour
Audience: Adults, seniors, disabled
Availability: Evenings, weekends
Contact: Rene Cuevas 972-424-3725
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DAVID CARR JR
 Breath of the Saxophones
An eclectic mix of contemporary Jazz Fusion and Rhythm & Blues. All original compositions are presented to the audience in order to showcase materials that represent a variety of works by upcoming artists.
Timing: One hour
Audience: Grade school, adults, middle/high school, disabled
Availability: Anytime
Contact: David Carr Jr. 214-457-1043
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DEAN HILL
 Instrumental Workshop for Secondary Students
Through a complete source of warm-ups and technical materials, students will further develop their musical comprehension, through listening and playing skills. This training helps to supplement student’s classroom lessons or band rehearsals.
Timing: Six weeks
Audience: Middle/high school
Availability: Tuesday & Thursday
Contact: Dean Hill 972-925-5918
HERBIE JOHNSON
 The Herbie Johnson Jazz Quartet
Jazz and Blues music presented within the context of American standards and original compositions.
Timing: One hour
Audience: Middle/high school, adults, seniors
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Herbie Johnson 214-943-3204
LINK TO VIDEO PRESENTATION
JACCO VELARDE
 NIARAPACHA- Native Flutes and Music of the Andes
Jacco Velarde presents the native music of South America including the music and instruments of the Native American culture, such as the Aztecs, Mayas and Incas. This program is presented both as a musical performance, showcasing the assortment of ethnic flutes and drums and a workshop to learn the history and geography of north and South America.
Timing: Four months
Audience: Grade school, adults, seniors
Availability: March, June, August
Contact: Jacco Velarde 214-599-6297
LINK TO VIDEO PRESENTATION
JAMAL MOHAMED
 World Rhythms
An authentic music residency that focuses on the playing and building percussion instruments of various cultures including Middle Eastern, Indonesia, Africa and Latin America. Participants learn techniques of drumming, music theory and improvisational skills.
Timing: Four months
Audience: Adults, grade school, middle/high school
Availability: Evenings, weekends
Contact: Jamal Mohamed 214-942-1904
LINK TO VIDEO PRESENTATION
JOSEPH GOMEZ
 From Ranchero to Latin Rock
This musical presentation provides a comical twist to the reality of a Mexican American musician and the challenge of musical diversity in America.
Timing: One hour
Audience: All audiences
Availability: Anytime
Contact: 214-493-3400
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KALINKA
 Russian Music and Culture
A performance of unique and exciting Russian music followed by a workshop that introduces Russian folklore and cultural traditions.
Timing: One hour
Audience: All audiences
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Yanina Vashchenko 214-364-4101
ARMANDO MONSIVAIS
 Ears Wide Open
Two Classical guitarists and a soprano highlight Latin composers and their cultural impact on classical music.
Timing: One hour
Audience: Grade school, middle/high school, adults, senior adults, disable persons
Availability: Weekends, Summer
Contact: Armando Monsivais 214-403-2252
LINK TO VIDEO PRESENTATION
RICHMOND PUNCH
Music Jazz
A three part music workshop that includes a slide presentation showcasing instruments and instrumentalists of jazz from ragtime to contemporary and the history of jazz as well as instruction and live performance.
Timing: One Hours
Audience: Grade school, middle/high school, adults
Availability: Evenings and weekends
Contact: Richmond Punch 214-453-9932
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SOUTH DALLAS CONCERT CHOIR
 Vocal Concert Music
A diverse repertoire of solo and ensemble selections integrating sacred/secular, contemporary/classical and Negro spirituals, presented in concert format.
Timing: One hour
Audience: Grade school, adults, seniors
Availability: Evenings, weekends
Contact: Iris Moore 214-371-2018
TEXAS PERFORMING CHINESE ARTS ASSOCIATION
 Enchanting Melodies of Chinese
A presentation and demonstration of Chinese traditional instruments accompanied by a western string trio in addition to a guitar performance of fiddle, bluegrass style.
A PC projector will be provided to support slide show of Chinese scenery.
Timing: One hour
Audience: All audiences
Availability: Anytime
Contact: David Wong 972-818-6888
LINK TO VIDEO PRESENTATION
VOCES Y DANCAZ DE CHILE
 Traditions of Chile
A combination of music, dance and songs of Chile integrating geography, history and traditions that educate the community about Chilean culture.
Timing: One hour
Audience: All audiences
Availability: Evenings, weekends
Contact: Rosa Collao 214-718-6424
LINK TO VIDEO PRESENTATION
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY (back to top)
ALICIA HOLMES
Coming of Age: Rites of Passage
Students study the Krobo tribe of Southeast Ghana and learn dance, ritual art, bead making, prepare traditional foods and create various crafts.
Timing: Six weeks
Audience: Middle/high school
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Alicia Holmes 469-835-6386
LINK TO VIDEO PRESENTATION
AUGUSTA EKONG
 Out of an African Village
Participants design and create atypical African village using natural and found objects. This exciting African experience includes games, art, food and traditional dress.
Timing: Two weeks
Audience: Grade school, Middle/high school, adults
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Augusta Ekong 469-774-2694
LINK TO VIDEO PRESENTATION
ELIZABETH ANYAA
Weaving and Felting
Participants learn the ancient art of weaving and felting and the use of ethnic patterns such as tapestry that reflect cultural and historical significance. Materials include natural fibers such as wool, straw and cotton.
Timing: Six weeks
Audience: Grade school, middle/high school, seniors
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Elizabeth Anyaa 214-734-5263
FILIPINO FOLK ARTS THEATRE
 Island Motion
A showcase of music, song storytelling, dance and martial arts that covers the geography of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands (Hawaii, Tahhit)
Timing: One hour
Audience: Pre-school, grade school, seniors
Availability: Weekends
Contact: Erlin Moya 214-357-0679
MICHAEL JACKSON
 Sankofa Kids History Camp
African American history through a fun and contemporary approach. This exciting children’s workshop is designed to introduce African American history that is relevant and alive through the use of images, music and phrases that today’s youth can relate to.
Timing: Two hours
Audience: Grade school, Middle/high school
Availability: Evenings
Contact: Michael Jackson 214-801-8601
LINK TO VIDEO PRESENTATION
PATRICK BUSBY
 First Born Seed
Through an introductory study on the transition of boys moving from adolescence to adulthood, this program explores the customs, belief and initiation rituals of ancient cultures and compares them to the lifestyles and urban tradition of boys growing up in America.
Timing: Six weeks
Audience: Middle/high school
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Patrick Busby 214-235-8441
LEN BARNETT
 Percussion Alive- Many Drums and Tall Tales
Using percussion instruments and drums from around the world, Percussion Things engages the audience in a musical experience and layers onto that, the tradition of stories or spoken word.
Timing: One hour
Audience: Grade school, middle/high school, adults
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Len Barnett 214-660-9022
LINK TO VIDEO PRESENTATION
RUSSIAN AMERICAN CENTER
 World Cultures: Discover Russia
A six week residency presenting the rich, cultural traditions of Russia. The program includes instruction, discussions, a video and slide presentation, art demonstrations, arts and crafts projects and a student exhibition.
Timing: Six weeks
Audience: Grade school, middle/high school
Availability: January thru August
Contact: Tatiana Zimakova 214-768-2294
JODI SKIPPER
History Exhibition
A one hour lecture and exhibit exploring research conducted by The University of Texas at Austin Department of Anthropology. The research involved archaeological excavations of early 20th century remains from the Freedmen’s Town and St Paul United Methodist Church.
Timing: One hour
Audience: Middle/high school, seniors, adults
Availability: Mondays, Fridays, Thursday Afternoons, weekends
Contact: Jodi Skipper 214-922-0277
MAKING CONNECTIONS
 “Caribbean Roots” Cultural Program
An interactive and fun workshop focusing on the rich diversity of the Caribbean Culture coming from indigenous (Taino), European & African people. The workshop also includes mask making, music dance, costumes and traditions
Timing: Eight hours
Audience: Grade school, middle/high school, adults
Availability: Anytime
Contact: Dulce Parker 972-276-4972
LINK TO VIDEO PRESENTATION
SUCCESS I&I
 Speaking With Beads
A comprehensive study of traditional beadwork and African culture. Participants learn the role of beadwork in the specific region being addressed. Students conclude with a display of various items produced with historical information on the piece/region.
Timing: Six weeks
Audience: All audiences
Availability: After school, weekends
Contact: Nahsechay Dipo
214-207-5233
LINK TO VIDEO PRESENTATION
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To request an artist, fill out the NTP Artist Request Form and send it by fax (214-670-1404) or by email to David Fisher by November 30th, 2007.
For more information contact David Fisher at (214) 670-4076 or by email.
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