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Our Mission is to develop the potential in
children as creative musicians, dancers, performers and contributors to our community.
We believe music holds the key for kids to feel connected and valued.
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"I thought
it was fun to practice the samba, and I also thought the rhythm was really really cool ..." - Sophia
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South Sound Kids Drum & Dance (SSKDD) is celebrating its 9th season in this 2008-2009 school year!
We are delighted to present this upcoming event in January 2009!
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Workshop:
CONGO
January 24, 2009
Saturday, 9 am - 1:30 pm
at the
Olympia Unitarian Universalist Church
2200 East End NW, Olympia
This workshop is designed
with TEACHERS in mind.
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with Geoff Johns and Carol Lutra-Johns, providing hands-on instruction on their interpretation
of "Congo," a rhythm and dance based on Haitian musical traditions.
Geoff and Carol will provide hands-on instruction and handouts. The rhythm is designed to be played on Afro-Brazilian percussion
instruments, but can be adapted to other instruments for students of all ages!
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Ongoing great program:
Instrument Rentals!
We have a great collection of percussion instruments ideal for Afro-Latin musical making. They are suitable for musical groups
in elementary through high school ages. Lots of fun, easy to play, durable, and culturally suited to Brazilian samba, Afro-Cuban,
and other cross-cultural music.
Read more ...
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