LENOIR, NC (March 2, 2017)…Here are the Caldwell Arts Council Artists-in-Schools programs for the month of March.
“Greg Kennedy: Innovative Juggler – KINETICS”
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
As part of the Artists-in-Schools Program, the Caldwell Arts Council, JE Broyhill Civic Center and Caldwell County Schools present Greg Kennedy: Innovative Juggler – “Kinetics” (innovativejuggler.com).
Two performances will be presented to over 1,200 students in grades 6-12 on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. at the JE Broyhill Civic Center.
An engaging program which equally entertains and inspires students to think more about the physical world around them, Kinetics is an educational show based on physics for students of all ages. Using Greg’s outstanding juggling performance inter-spliced with brief video animation lessons, it illustrates and explains the principles of motion, light, energy and gravity (of course). This program aligns with S.T.E.M. curriculum in the classroom.
“North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble”
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. only
As part of the Artists-in-Schools Program, the Caldwell Arts Council, JE Broyhill Civic Center and Caldwell County Schools present the “North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble (loydartists.com)
One performance will be presented to over 700 students in grades K-12 on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. at the JE Broyhill Civic Center.
Founded by JUBA award winning artistic director Gene Medler in 1983, NCYTE entertains with cutting-edge contemporary choreography along with traditional rhythm tap, singing, pencil drumming, beat boxing, body percussion and even Taiko drumming. The dancers, ages 8 to 18, honor the tradition of the unique American form of tap while infusing it with their youthful energy, contemporary music and innovative dances from some of the world’s most talented choreographers.
To learn more about the Caldwell Arts Council call 828-754-2486, email info@caldwellarts.com or visit www.caldwellarts.com.
The Caldwell Arts Council’s programs are supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, and by individual and corporate donors.