Blumenthal Performing Arts

Blumenthal Performing Arts (BPA) is a non-profit organization that operates six theaters on three campuses in uptown Charlotte. Our mission is to present the best in the performing arts and in partnership with others, share and employ the arts as a major catalyst to strengthen education, build

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Step Afrika! School Show

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Program Description

Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure

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Booking / scheduling contact

Micah Deer

704-348-5832

Micah.Deer@blumenthalarts.org

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Program Detail

Program type: Day Trip

Artistic Discipline: Dance, Music, Puppetry, Storytelling, Theater

Cultural Origin: African

Subject: Dance, Music, Social Studies / History, Theatre Arts

Population Served Grade 1, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Kindergarten, Teachers

Bilingual: No

Available dates:

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Available times:

10:30am

Max number of students: 250

Length of :Program 70 minutes

Space / technical requirements:

Knight Theater, located in uptown Charlotte. Accessible seating is available.

Location(s):

430 S. Tryon, Charlotte, NC 28202

Fees / Ticketing:

$10 per person (same price for both students and chaperones)

Tickets are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Availability is limited based on the size of the BPA venue utilized.

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Standard Course of Study:

Arts Education

NC Essential Standards:

K.C.1-12 Connecting for all grade levels in the NC Essential Standards for Dance

Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes

Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes

Maintains general liability insurance (Individuals and organizations listed in this Directory can provide proof of insurance upon request. ASC does not hold copies of current documentation for providers): Yes

Three letters of recommendation / references available: Yes

Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes

Connects to State and or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes

Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): Yes

Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes

Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes

PHOTOS

Step Afrika!

VIDEOS

Step Afrika! Promotional Video

Cancellation Policy

BPA Cancellation – You will be notified via email if the school show you are attending is cancelled by BPA due to inclement weather or for any other reason. We will refund your order in full.

School Cancellation – If your school group needs to cancel:
-More than 2 weeks before the performance – BPA will issue a full refund.
-Less than 2 weeks before the performance – BPA will not issue a refund.