Welcome to the Community Artist Program’s (CAP) Roster!
The Community Artists Program (CAP) provides funding to ethnic and culturally specific individual artists and cultural organizations to teach, perform, and exhibit at host facilities in neighborhoods around the City of Dallas. CAP cultivates collaborations between artists and communities. The Community Artist Program is offered to facilities and groups within the city limits of Dallas. Events or services must be free of charge. Services are available in the form of performances and workshop programs. Some performances and workshops may be tailored to meet the specific needs of the host organization. Artists are available through the CAP funding program offered by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.
The Office of Art and Culture’s staff assign participating artists/organizations to services in the community based on the request by the host and availability of the artist. Community hosts may include community organizations, recreation centers, social service agencies, churches, and other nonprofit groups according to the guidelines. Emphasis will be placed on underserved or unserved communities that have not had prior exposure to the art form. An attempt will be made to spread program services throughout all areas of the City. Performances are based on 50-minute presentations as a minimum. Workshops are available in up to 4-weeks-session placements for artists to provide concentrated sessions with the same audience. Bookings are available for audiences ranging from preschool to senior citizens.
You must fill out a 2021-22 CAP Artist/Organization Request Form to be considered. Not all requests can be filled, but we will accommodate as many as possible.
If you are interested in booking an artist, please contact:
Gerardo Robles, Community Arts Coordinator, (gerardo.robles@dallascityhall.com.)
Rhonda Ivery, Community Arts Manager, (rhonda.ivery@dallascityhall.com.)
FY 2021-22 COMMUNITY ARTIST PROGRAM ROSTER
You must fill out this form before your request will be considered for booking. Please complete online.
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Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico
ANMBF presents dance performances that transport their audiences to Mexico. Their interactive shows introduce dances, costumes, music, art, and folklore from the regions of Sinaloa, Chiapas, Guerrero, Jalisco, and many more areas of Mexico. ANMBF also provides the Traditions of Mexico dance workshops which teach students Ballet Folklorico. Instructors will prepare dance routines and teach participants the dance and the history behind the dance.
Participants ages 6 and older
ANMBF provides two workshops for seniors: Zumba Gold - modified bilingual Zumba classes that introduce Zumba-style, lower intensity movement classes for our senior population; and Folklorico for Seniors - lower intensity Traditions of Mexico interactive classes that incorporate upper body fitness by building strength.
Participants ages 6 and older
Alejandra Ramos Gomez
Alejandra presents bilingual dance therapy sessions that follow the 5E Lesson Plan template: Engagement - sharing initial thoughts, Exploration - guided mindfulness, Explanation - interactive movement lesson, Elaboration - writing or drawing feelings after the movement activity, and Evaluation - closing circle for shared experiences. Participants ages 6 and older.
Alejandra presents bilingual poetry and spoken word hour-long sessions that follow the 5E Lesson Plan: Engagement - participants are part of a Socratic circle where they are prompted to answer a question, Exploration, participation in poetry games to share ideas, Explanation - learn different spoken word or poetry structures, Elaboration - write a poem or spoken word to support writing structure, Evaluation - opportunity to share during closing time.
Artstillery
Artstillery provides theater workshops in which participants learn to connect with their own narrative and those around them. Participants will learn how to create relevant platforms, connect with breath, narrative, editing works and bringing them to life through written work and performance.
Participants ages 2 and older
Chair Yoga for Seniors is a bilingual, seated yoga experience for seniors. This is a fun, healing, social and physical active space for our senior population. Healing Movement for Seniors is another workshop provided by Artstillery. It is a group experience based in healing through movement and story sharing. This fun interactive experience is sure to invoke joy to its participants.
Participants ages 2 and older
Bhuvana Venkatraman
"Tejas Dance DFW"
Bhuvana provides Indian classical dance performances in the tradition of Bharatanatyam. Description of the dances are provided, and performances include an interactive follow-along period. Bhuvana's dance workshops introduce participants to the rich and elaborate tradition of Bharatanatyam in which participants obtain an overview of Mudras - hand gestures - and Abhinaya - facial expressions - among other skills.
Participants ages 6 and older.
Yoga for Seniors is a guided session on yogasanas and breathing techniques. Content can be adjusted based on age and ability. This workshop is a holistic approach to exercise. Abhyasa for Seniors is a holistic exercise class that incorporates physical, mental, and emotional health. Modified Indian classical dance is at the root in Yoga sastra.
Participants ages 6 and older.
Cara Mia Theatre
Mexican Arts and Crafts is a workshop in which participants will create artwork inspired by the artistic traditions of Mexico. These workshops include: Eye of God - Ojo de Dios in which participants will learn to weave an Eye of God. in the Huichol Yarn workshops, participants will create a piece of Huichol Yarn which is traditional work produced by the Huichol people. Mask Making for Children is a workshop in which children learn to create masks based on cultural and theatrical masks from around the world. All workshops can be bilingual.
Participants ages 6 and older
CMT offers a variety of theatrical workshops including: Acting with Mexican Folk Masks - participants learn how to perform using masks from around the world, Big Puppets - participants will learn about Mojigangas which are oversized puppets that can be used in performances, and Acting Up - acting workshop where students develop confidence, creativity, and communication skills.
Participants ages 6 and older
Participants ages 6 and older
Participants ages 6 and older
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Cynthia V. Anzaldua
Global Tapestry is the name of Cynthia's workshop which incorporates exploring the art of cultures from throughout the world from ancient to contemporary. Participants will not only learn art history and art appreciation and production but also the literature and music of these periods in art.
Participants ages 6 and older
Participants ages 6 and older

Dean Hill
Dean's workshops are tailored to equip students with a desire to achieve a chair in prestigious Dallas bands. Audition materials is provided with guided practices to help students prepare for the audition process. Students will develop cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills.
Participants ages 12-18
Participants ages 12-18
Devondria Robertson
Leaders Engaged in Artistic Development (L.E.A.D) introduces participants to essential skills to develop their artistic voices in dance production and performance. Participants will learn Bartenieff fundamentals - breath, core-distal, head-tail, upper-lower, body-half and much more.
Participants ages 6 and older
Participants ages 6 and older
DFW Play
Dance workshops are designed to stimulate appreciation of Indian folk and classical dances with an opportunity to learn creative dance movements blending Indian dance history, mudra (hand gestures), basic postured and let movements, and a variety of emotions.
Participants ages 6 and older
DFW Play offers music performances in Indian classical and folk music including traditional, region specific, religious style, and hindustani classical and semi-classical.
Theater workshops are designed to build acting skills, vocal range, stage presence, ensemble movements, creativity, and confidence in a fun way. Classes are built around drama games, script work improvisation and characterization and may culminate in a stage performance.
Participants ages 6 and older
Participants ages 6 and older
Participants ages 6 and older
Ebony Lewis
Ebony's visual arts workshops will focus on temporary murals with a focus on art education, building and maintaining relationships, as well or community engagement. Mural workshops will involve researching community history, creative brainstorming, creating renderings, and mural execution.
Participants ages 6-18
This is an opportunity for students to create sketches on the spot. Students will do the research the purpose of an event, brainstorm and pre-sketch, learn quick sketching skills, and create a live piece for immediate presentation.
Participants ages 12-18
Participants ages 6-18
Participants ages 12-18
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Ernesto Plazola
Participants of this workshop will experience a variety of different elements from the Brazilian culture. The class focuses on dance, music, and social interaction from high energy to low impact easy to follow Brazilian aerobic formats as well as choreographed routines. A variety of dances are offered including Brazilian Samba, Afro Samba, Axe, Baile Funk, Gafieira, Bossanova Zouk, Lambada, and Forro.
Participants ages 6 and older
Senior participants will experience a Brazilian culture dance format that can be adapted to their needs and preferences. This workshop will focus on Jazz-based Brazilian dances such as Bossa Nova, Samba Pagode, and Samba de Gafieira. Movements can be executed standing or from the comfort of a chair.
Participants ages 6 and older

Evelio Flores
"Mitotiliztli Yaoyollohtli"
La Danza Mexihka (Azteca) is a living, evolving, and cultural tradition filled with the artistic and spiritual tradition of the Mexihka. Performances and workshops are available that will introduce participants and audences to the rich blend of music, choreography, poetry, theater and a deeply held spiritual faith.
Dancers will demonstrate their regalia, headdresses, and musical instruments sharing mind expanding experiences that reflect the cultural heritage of Mexico and Aztlan.
Participants ages 6 and older
Dancers will demonstrate their regalia, headdresses, and musical instruments sharing mind expanding experiences that reflect the cultural heritage of Mexico and Aztlan.
Participants ages 6 and older
Flamenco Fever
A history of Flamenco and its origins will pique the interest of students who will learn about the music to which they are dancing, the emotions they communicate, and they types of songs they are learning. Graceful movements build uppor body strength and good posture while foot work patterns build cardio vascular stamina.
Participants ages 6 and older
Julia's experience with Flamenco music provides an in depth explanation of rhythm and singing as it relates to dance. Palmas are taught to participants and requires no special equipment. Singing will also be taught as it relates to Flamenco.
Participants ages 6 and older
Participants ages 6 and older
Participants ages 6 and older
Fred Villanueva
Fred presents workshops entitled "Mobile Murals" which present opportunities for participants to work collaboratively with a free-form approach. He also offers visual arts workshops using paper, collage, canvas, clay, watercolor, basic 3D sculpture and much more. These workshops stress inspiration and participation with individual expression as an outcome
Participants ages 6 and older.
Participants ages 6 and older.

Frida N. Lozano
Frida provides workshops in visual arts and crafts from Mexican and Pre-Hispanic cultures which teach the world's vision and values of our ancestors. Participants will develop Confidence, communication skills, creativity and appreciation of diversity and cultures. Students will learn mask performance techniques for full and half masks and learn the fundamentals of character creation. .
Participants ages 2 and older
Frida's visual arts workshops involve teaching puppetry and mask making with basic supplies that can be easily acquired culminating with pieces of art that reflect the richness of Latinx cultures.
Participants ages 2 and older
Participants ages 2 and older
Participants ages 2 and older
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Herbie Johnson
"The Herbie Johnson Jazz Quartet"
The Herbie Johnson Jazz Quartet provides performances based primarily on music development from the Modern Jazz Era. Musical selections are gleaned from the Great American Song Book as well as popular music and The Blues.
Indian Cultural Heritage Foundation
ICHF provides workshops with simple dance steps in Indian classical and folk dance styles involving footwork, hand gestures, and storytelling that will be followed by a dance presentation set to appropriate music.
Participants ages 2 and older
ICHF presents musical performances that will introduce their audience to Indian music, instrumental music, simple ragas and Bollywood music among other Indian styles.
Yoga for seniors is comprised of low impact stretching exercises, rhythmic breathing, mindful meditation, hand and foot coordination, and relaxing silent meditation. These workshops are sure to bring joy to our senior population
Participants ages 2 and older
Jazz Becuzz
Jazz Becuzz provides performances by small and large Jazz ensembles as well as Big Band, EFX Drumline, Student Theater Performers, and Poetry and Spoken Word Artists.
Jazz Becuzz offers workshops that focus on Music - Past, Present, Future, Digital Recording Classes, and Shake Rattle and Roll - Tots Intro to Music.
Participants ages 2 and older
Jazz Becuzz has available visual artists who provide workshops in sculpting, chalk art, painting, and crafts assembly.
Participants ages 2 and older
The senior movement workshop is a live music sing-along workout that is sure to get our senior population singing and tapping along. The Senior Follies talent showcase is a short but sweet talent showcase for seniors in various spaces.
Participants ages 2 and older
Participants ages 2 and older

Jennifer Gonzales
Hip Hop workshops and performances will educate participants and audiences on the history of Hip Hop. Workshop participants will learn what inspired the birth of this dance genre starting with the fundamentals of the dance and including Breakin' Basics. Jennifer can also present other styles of Hip Hop Freestyle Dancing such as Lockin', Funk, House, Boogaloo, Reggae and more!
Jennifer also provides performances and workshops in Latin Dances such as Mambo, Salsa, Cumbia, Tejano, Latin Fusion, Bachata, Merengue, and Cha Cha Cha!
Participants ages 6 and older
Jennifer also provides performances and workshops in Latin Dances such as Mambo, Salsa, Cumbia, Tejano, Latin Fusion, Bachata, Merengue, and Cha Cha Cha!
Participants ages 6 and older
Jiles King
Jiles offers various workshops and performances in theater and acting. Workshops include: Start the Drama which is a workshop of theater games. Participants will enjoy relaxation, improvisation, and character building activities.
OnStage is a workshop that allows participants to learn stage direction, character building, projection, and self awareness.
The Writers Room allows participants to individually or collectively develop a short play based on their ideas, a photo or a theme.
Jiles also presents performances from several Shakespeare works put to black and brown voices, scenes from classic and contemporary African American plays, and peer-to-peer performances available for teen engagement. Performances will end with an audience talkback.
Participants ages 6 and older
OnStage is a workshop that allows participants to learn stage direction, character building, projection, and self awareness.
The Writers Room allows participants to individually or collectively develop a short play based on their ideas, a photo or a theme.
Jiles also presents performances from several Shakespeare works put to black and brown voices, scenes from classic and contemporary African American plays, and peer-to-peer performances available for teen engagement. Performances will end with an audience talkback.
Participants ages 6 and older
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Jose Nelson Cruhigger
Boriken Creativo which means "creative tribute" creates opportunities for participants to learn various types from Puerto Rico including Bomba, Plena (Afro-Puerto Rican rhythms), or Danza Puertorriquena (Ballroom dance similar to the Waltz).
Participants ages 6 and older>Jose provides visual arts workshops that include painting, pictures, digital short films, ceramics, clay, Vejigante Masks and many more activities with origins in Puerto Rico.Participants ages 6 and older
Participants ages 6 and older
Kamica King
Kamica's live music performances bring audiences together around a variety of styles and eras of feel-good music. Performances incorporate Afro-Caribbean, African American, and acoustic influences. Live solo performances are adapted to audiences, ages, and ability levels and can incorporate Jazz, Hip Hop, Neo-Soul, spoken word/poetry and more.
Music-Infused Wellness Workshops are classes for stress management and self care. Participants will engage in mindfulness, deep breathing techniques exercises, and gentle movement/stretches. Interactive Music-Based Empowerment Workshops provide opportunities to explore self-care, creative expression, and problem solving through musical exploration. Kamica also provides coaching in stage performance and songwriting techniques.
Participants ages 6 and older
Grooving to Classics features live, pre-recorded, and instrumental music from yesteryear to encourage dace movement among our senior participants. Kamica also provides music-making and instrument play workshops for all skill levels that include live drum circles and musical jams promoting physical movement for the young at heart.
Participants ages 6 and older
Len Barnett
"Percussion Things"
Len tailors unique dance performances by talented dance professionals to create vibrant concerts that fuse percussion-driven music with dance genres such from Jazz to Modern to Afro-Caribbean.
Len's Jazz Ensemble performs music that explores a wide range of percussive sounds ranging from the piano and drum to the gas pipe and Brazilian berimbau. The Modern Cajon Jazz Ensemble can provide cultural enjoyment for all types of large or small events.
Percussion Things' programs for seniors include hands-on percussion experiences. Drum circles allow participants to enhance motor skills while providing a fun and culturally enriching activity.
Len combines words and rhythms into high-energy, educational, interactive shows featuring storytelling, spoken word/poetry, drumming and movement.
Participants ages 13 and older
Participants ages 13 and older

Linus "Buster" Spiller
Buster provides performances and workshops that focus on creative and cultural writing with an emphasis on identity. Operation C.O.W.R.I.T.E. is a workshop where diversity is celebrated by giving voice to participants at every level and engages younger writers in a way that avoids or prevents 'writer's block' as they learn how to celebrate their identity.
Participants ages 13-18
Participants ages 13-18

Marco Ozuna
Marco provides bilingual dance workshops through music, Latin and international rhythms. These workshops promote and preserve the richness of dances such as Cumbia, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and more. Marco also provides cross over classes to educate on international rhythms such as Samba, Bollywood, Belly Dance, Calypso and more. Participants will learn the importance of health through dance and music.
Participants ages 13 and older
Participants ages 13 and older
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Marcus Molden Bey
Marcus provides workshops where participants will learn the art of storytelling by participating in activities involving spoken word and sound, oral presentations, and musical creations. Participants will develop an appreciation of storytelling, the diversity of culture, and the importance of history. In addition, they will receive knowledge of legendary historical personages such as Thomas Sankofa, Patrice Lumumba, Cesar Chavez, and more encouraging them to learn the value of their history through booklets full of stories, puzzles, songs and relative coloring pages.
Participants ages 6 through 18
Participants ages 6 through 18
Micaela Tillet
"Orizon"
Micaela presents the fundamentals (basics) to advance levels of dance. Participants of these workshops will learn to appreciate the beauty of different styles of dance as well as their culture. Workshops from this artist include Dance Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Afrodance (Afrobeats), dancehall, and Latin.
Participants ages 2 and up. Orizon dancers provide cultural entertainment in all the dance genres mentioned above. Micaela also provides instruction in being performance ready, understanding dance origin from the seed, and the spiritual connection and educational value of being vulnerable to understand true culture. Music or the Islands is a movement program created specifically for our senior population. Using basic steps, this workshop will instruct seniors on how to keep the mind, body, and spirit connected to who they are through movement.
Participants ages 2 and up.

Michael Childs
Michael presents an introduction to and history of various styles of Broadway dance including Jazz, Hip Hop, and Tango. Sessions include a brief history of the Broadway dance styles.
Participants ages 6 and older.Michael is an accomplished live keyboard player and vocalist. His styles include Musical Theater, Pop, Gospel, and R&B. He is a singer/songwriter and collaborates with artists in other genres such as rock, standards and spoken word poetry.Michael provides instruction in "How to
Act the Song", Vocal Performance, Song Writing, and Music Theory 101 where
participants will learn basic chords and mastering scales among other subjects.
Participants ages 6 and older.During these theater workshops, participants will learn Intro to Commercial Acting, Monologuing, Student Runs and other theatrical skills.
Participants ages 6 and older.
Participants ages 6 and older.
Michelle Gibson
The New Orleans Original Buckshop workshop creates immersive and transformative experiences centering New Orleans' Black history and living culture. By incorporating Second Line parades, performances and lectures, Michelle showcases the community's unique cultural and spiritual practices.
Participants 12 and older
Participants will engage through Jazz and Diasporic studies connecting musically between New Orleans and Dallas diverse Jazz and ethnic communities. Performances also include a music education component that aligns with the preservation of the culture.Movement for Seniors workshops involve engaging mind, body, and spirit emphasizing alignment with gravity and movement sequences while encouraging spontaneous movement. Classes focus on increasing the ease and efficiency of bodily movement. Styles such as Modern, Jazz, and Aerobic dance, among others, feed their soul while conditioning their bodies.
Participants 12 and older
Mylan Nguyen
Mylan presents workshops in risograph pringing on paper inspired by the amate paper cut art of the Otomi Indigenous people of central Mexico.
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Obiora Asiama
Obi provides workshops in the fundamentals of Afro dance which encourage participants to develop a lifelong relationship with Afro music, dance, and culture. Classes involve warmups, fundamentals of Afrodance, vocabulary and history, and professional choreography.
Participants ages 6 and older
Participants ages 6 and older
Ofelia Faz-Garza
Tejiendo Historias is a workshop that engages participants in discussions about what cultura is and how it impacts our lives. Emphasis is placed on valuing collective stories and defining participants' voices as storytellers. Workshops use iconic Latinx items as prompts for discussion such as paletas, loteria, Frida Kahlo, etc. A variety of age appropriate activities including poetry, journaling, zine making and more will follow the discussions.
Participants ages 6 and older
Participants ages 6 and older
Ollimpaxqui Ballet Co.
Ollimpaxqui provides performances and workshops showcasing dances from different countries in Latin America. Bilingual explanations are provided to understand the spirit and traditions that each dance embodies. Workshops and performances include Latin Dance rhythms such as Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Folkorico, and more. Performance provide audience participation and interactive programs full of music and dance.
Participants ages 2 and olderSenior populations will be introduced to Mexican music and dance styles through history, songs, and basic dance steps modified and designed for them.
Participants ages 2 and older
Patrick Oliver
Patrick offers a variety of workshops including The Write Approach which is a fun and interactive creative writing workshop designed to promote self-discovery, self-definition, and self-preservation. In My Vision and Game Plan for the Future participants will create vision boards and vision books giving them the opportunity to document personal and career aspirations. The Ananse Journal Writing Project for Boys and Young Men provides self-definition creative writing activities where male students' writings are prompted by song lyrics, poems, essays, fine art, quotes and African proverbs.
Participants ages 10 and older
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Prism Movement Theatre
Prism's dance workshops will teach students how to use the grace and beauty behind their movement to create unique narratives through Modern Dance and Weight Sharing. Participants will focus on physical fitness while learning how to express themselves through their body.
Participants ages 6 and olderPrism provides performances such as Bruno and Louie which a mostly wordless comedy about two mimes, and Duel Performance which is an anthology series based on the dueling culture that was prevalent in the 17th and 18th century in Europe.
Prism also provides theater workshops that include Stage Combat Workshops where participants will learn self-discipline, respect, teamwork, and trust as they master the skills behind theatrical fight scenes, and Narrative Movement Workshops that are designed for students interested in movement storytelling.
Participants ages 6 and older
Participants ages 6 and older
Prism also provides theater workshops that include Stage Combat Workshops where participants will learn self-discipline, respect, teamwork, and trust as they master the skills behind theatrical fight scenes, and Narrative Movement Workshops that are designed for students interested in movement storytelling.
Participants ages 6 and older

Renee Miche'al Jones
With Renee, participants will engage in theatrical and literary activities as they explore folktales and myths from across the African Continent. Theatrical elements are used to guide participants in discovering the African culture such as development of characters and practice dialogue. Participants will learn through songs, games, instrument making and other artifacts from the culture.
Participants ages 6 and olderThis program offers an opportunity for participants to develop assimilations of traditional works of Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, and Senegal, West Africa. Participants learn to create textile products from these cultures by creating written two-dimensional patterns of textile art gaining understanding of the mathematical correlation of the artwork.
Participants ages 6 and older

Rhianna Mack
"True Artist Brand"
Intro to Choreo is a workshop that introduces participants to engagement in movement/dance while earning how to lead and compose choreography and routines. This class teaches participants to think creatively, build memory, enhance group speaking skills and much more.
Participants ages 6 and olderIntro to Mini-Movie Making is a beginner-friendly workshop in which participants will use their writing, acting, and storytelling skills to produce creative mini-movies that are within 1-5 minutes in length. Objectives include encouraging creative thinking and producing engaging original, relevant concepts from their own imagination.
Participants ages 12 and olderACTION! An Into to Theater/Improv and Directing is a class favorite. Through this workshop, participants will learn to embrace their inner creativity and spontaneity while gaining acting/performance basics, boosting self esteem and leadership skills.
Participants ages 6 and olderUpcycled Fashion Workshop is a fun, no-sew, DIY fashion workshop which includes T-shirt reconstruction, and the repurposing of items using supplies such as chalk, fabric paints, beads, buttons, etc. This workshop engages creative thinking and resourceful inventiveness.
Participants ages 6 and older
Participants ages 6 and older
Participants ages 12 and older
Participants ages 6 and older
Participants ages 6 and older
Rob Holbert
"The Rob Holbert Band"
Rob provides
performances as a solo artist with background tracks as a Jazz saxophonist and
vocalist. He also provides performances with a complete band ranging in size up to seven
pieces. Song selections can be tailored to a variety of age groups and genres per request. Performances will also include a short history of the impact of songs on social developments in society.

Sal Barron
Papel Picado or perforated paper is a workshop that involves how to fold and cut construction paper based on the traditional Mexican Folk Art. Participants will produce various examples of designs that include abstract pieces, pop-up art, greeting cards, banners and more. Classes can be provided in English and Spanish.
Participants ages 6 and older
Participants ages 6 and older
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Sorany Gutierrez
Here I Am/Aqui Estoy is a theater workshop that will involve 1-5 sessions. Participants will be able to find narrative tools to express and reaffirm their presence in space by using their body as a narrative tool, exploring the structure and characteristics of the physical space (the stage), individual and collective creation, and much more. Classes can be provided in English and Spanish.
Participants ages 6 and older
Participants ages 6 and older
South Dallas Concert Choir
SDCC provides performances that include concerts in Celebration of Negro Spirituals which highlights
traditional and contemporary arrangements, Music that Shaped America which features music by various artists who contributed to the fabric of American music, and Sacred Music by African American Composers which explores a full
range of sacred music and Anthems by African American composers.
Teatro Hispano de Dallas
The
Exploring Our Senses Workshop introduces students to the power of theater through games that Explore the five senses. Vocal exercises, yoga, and improvisation are incorporated into the class. The Teaching Points/Themes
workshop provides social-emotional awareness, strengthening imagination and
intuition. Bongo Talks – The Power of Intuition Performance is an interactive performance designed to engage participants and encourage them to rely on the power of their intuition.
Participants ages 6 and older
Participants ages 6 and older
#TeenWritersProject
This workshop immerses social, environmental, economic, social, cultural and/or historical constructs of society to unite student writers and artists who will create a mural exhibition. The exhibition will promote community engagement by allowing the audience to draw their own conclusions about the pieces.
Participants ages 12 to 18R.A.A.W. S.P.E.E.C.H is an acronym that stands for Reading, Annotating, Analysis and Writing, and Social, Political, Environmental, Economic, Cultural, and Historical constructs. This workshop is inspired by challenges of living the African-American experience and the ability to rise up and uplift each other and communities.
Participants ages 12-18
Participants ages 12 to 18
Participants ages 12-18
Terrance M. Johnson Dance Project
Terrance's dance workshops are designed to provide participants in middle and low-income communities with access to dance education that supports social-emotional learning. Workshops are aligned in one of two learning paths: Dance Exploration uses creative movement to discover the art of dace through social-emotional learning, movement therapy and creative writing. Dance Training uses a conservatory approach to the study of Ballet and Modern dance.
Participants ages 2 and older
Participants ages 2 and older
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The Bandan Koro Experience
Participants of all levels learn traditional West African movement and song by exploring dance technique, motion across the dance floor, and a final choreographed sequence. They will also learn posture and movement vocabulary and steps to the beat of the drum and dance ensemble.
Bandan Koro also provides high energy interactive and dynamic display of African drumming, song, and choreographic dance performances in which the audience will experience brilliant attire, authentic instruments, and traditionally based dances.
Participants ages 2 and olderThe Bandan Koro drummers and dancers display energetic drumming and dancing inclusive of breakdowns and rhythms of varied tempo, instrument type, and high energy interactive song and dance choreography while sharing history and cultural context.Participants in the African Drum and Performance workshops will learn and play their own traditional West African Drum. Drummers will demonstrate and perform a variety of traditional rhythms and songs while educating participants about the instrument history and cultural context of the music presented via fun and interactive segments. Participants will learn the fundamentals of West African drumming.
Participants ages 6 and olderBandan Koro provides African storytellers who share African folktales that inspire audiences to be the best that they can be in their families and communities. A Griot, in tradition, is a West-African tribal storyteller who preserves community legacy through oral tradition.
Bandan Koro also provides high energy interactive and dynamic display of African drumming, song, and choreographic dance performances in which the audience will experience brilliant attire, authentic instruments, and traditionally based dances.
Participants ages 2 and older
Participants ages 6 and older
The Flame Foundation
The Flame Foundation provides workshops and performances that are an accessible, celebratory, unifying multicultural experience. During the workshops, participants will learn the first two elements, clapping and singing. Subsequently, Flamenco movements will be introduced with choreography to follow. Classes are available in English and Spanish.
Participants ages 6 and olderBilingual teaching artists introduce and distribute castanets and Cajon box drums to students for music workshops. Beginner lessons on these instruments includes a brief lecture about the instrument's history and follow with explanations of their functions, styles of rhythms, demonstrations, and participation.
Participants ages 6 and olderFor our senior population, lower intensity Flamenco rhythm and movement workshops are provided that can be executed while seated or standing.
Participants ages 6 and older
Participants ages 6 and older

Verb Kulture
Verb provides workshops in creative writing and poetry for various age groups. Participants will learn how to release emotions and relieve stress using words that paint a picture to tell stories, identifying words that describe inner thoughts, and using the imagination to develop characters and their backstories.
Participants ages 6 and olderSenior movement workshops from Verb encourage movements that stimulate the brain and are interactive. Workshops are structured to provide customized movement according to fitness level per request.
Participants ages 6 and older
VET
Vet's Fabric Collage Workshop offers participants an opportunity to learn about fiber arts and hand construction of fabric narratives. Participants will make small art quilts from fabric, threads, yarn, beads, glue, and assorted embellishments. Step-by-step instruction is provided with no-sew techniques providing inspiration through the imagery of individual memoirs and freestyle designs.
Participants ages 6 and older
Participants ages 6 and older
Wendi Valladares Quiñones
Wendi presents Printing Workshops that offer participants mobile, on-site screen-printing where they can create their own designs or use pre-made designs that celebrate their community's cultural heritage. Participants will have hands-on experiences and share their voice through their own designs.
Participants ages 6 and older
Participants ages 6 and older