Lecture-Demonstration Assembly Format

• Interactive, educational, single event for presentation in a gymnasium or large multipurpose room for audiences of 50 – 500+. 

• Tailored to be appropriate for youth, teen or adult audiences [* very appropriate for younger audiences]

“Crossroads”                                                                                   Ramona Moore Big Eagle & Sunya Folayan
Travel through history and discover the intersection of cultures between Native American Indians and African Americans in the new world. 

“And the Beat Goes on”                                                               Nicole Pettus, LaTanya Johnson, Nakia Lee
A journey through the history of the African American influence on “Pop” music and culture using song and dance

“Organic Opera’s Singing Books” *                                                       Richard Blakeney & Saundra Thomas
An unforgettable exposure to books about famous operas - Includes rich operatic musical selections, and vocal warm-ups & sing-alongs with the students

“Unsung Sheroes”                                             Saundra Thomas, Adeola Fearon-McBee, Sparkle Mosley
A musical adventure into the dynamic lives of African American heroines who shaped history – Josephine Baker, Zora Neale Hurston, the Delaney Sisters and more                                                                                 

“Harlem on My Mind”                         Nakia Lee, SheNeia Lawrence, LaTanya Johnson, Omar El Amin
An interactive journey to 1900 Harlem Renaissance with vocals, dance and dramatic re-enactments of these Renaissances artists

“Yeah Mon”                                                             Adeola McBee, de’Angelo Dia-Bethune, Litina Egungun
Enjoy the Afro-Caribbean movement and the music as the harmonious melodies of the Caribbean and the exotic rhythms of Africa blend to produce excitement that touches you with culture and history    

“Music of the Movement” *                               Saundra Thomas, Adeola Fearon-McBee, Sparkle Mosley
Experience the civil rights movement and its impact on America through the inspiring music of that powerful and traumatic era          

“Dance, Dance, Dance” *                                                                     Nakia Lee, L. Johnson, Litina Egungun
Connecting historical and cultural significance of dance forms with the era. [Funga, Ring Shout, Black Bottom, etc]

Workshop Format

• Multi-sessions, hands-on activity providing academic and character education enrichment for 15-40 participants of any age

• ALSO an optional single [add-on] session accompanying a lec-demo to provide in-depth, reflective discussion of the topic

“Galimoto”                                                                                 LaTanya Johnson, Ramona Moore Big Eagle
Investigate the global and environmental need for recycling and our cultural alikeness through a historic review of the book “Galimoto” about South African children and their toys. Create wire art toys, while exploring geography, history, and math shapes

“The Wards of Charlotte”                                                                     LaTanya Johnson and Jermaine Lee
Creatively assume the roles of African Americans in Charlotte during the 1950’s era.  Learn about their lives and spend time ‘at Home with Loretta and Nathaniel’.  Visit the Afro-American Cultural Center’s Shotgun house living installation and fictionalized home of Loretta & Nathaniel Grier.

“What would you do” *                                                                                              Nakia Lee, Litina Egungun
Engage in singing and acting to examine and understand the best practices for good self-control, respect, courtesy, kindness and other important character education traits. 

“Days of Olde: An Exploration of Slave Lifestyles”             Saundra Thomas & Adeola Fearon McBee
Hands-on discovery and an engaging look at the lifestyles of slavery including spirituals, dance. soap making and learning to recycle throwaways into treasures.

BUDGET

Lecture-Demonstration / Assembly                              $350 - 550 / Performance [3-5 Artists]

Workshop                                                                            $187.50 / Weekly Session [4-6 weeks]
[Includes: Artistic fees, Program coordination, Art supplies, Local travel, Materials

Presented by:  Vikkii Beckwith Graham,
Cultural and Education Outreach Manager, 704/374-1565 ext. 27