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 community cohesiveness and advance economic growth.
BPA’s Education Department strives to enhance relationships with community organizations, schools, and individuals throughout the Central Carolinas. Through a variety of educational and enrichment programs, we seek to bring the performing arts to a diverse population within our extended community. Several of these initiatives include: increasing arts access and education throughout the region through weekday matinees for school groups, supporting and celebrating our area performing arts educators with professional development and discount tickets through the Arts Educator Network, and diving into meaningful conversations with Community Cues.
We would love to connect with you. If you would like more information about our BPA Education programs, please e-mail EducationDepartment@blumenthalarts.org.
EducationDepartment@blumenthalarts.org
https://www.blumenthalarts.org/
130 N. Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Mecklenburg
704-348-5832
Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. Through blending percussive dance styles with traditional African dances as well as an array of contemporary dance forms, Step Afrika! provides the audience with a compelling artistic experience. Drumfolk is inspired by the Stono Rebellion of 1739, which forever transformed African American life and culture. When Africans lost their right to use their drums, the beats found their way to the body of the people – the Drumfolk.
Micah Hein
704-348-5832
micah.hein@blumenthalarts.org
Two performances:
2/17 performance – Elementary School groups only
2/18 performance – Middle and High School groups only
10:30am
Field trip to Booth Playhouse
130 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202
$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.
Arts Education
K.C.1-12 Connecting for all grade levels in the NC Essential Standards for Dance
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.