Blumenthal Performing Arts

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 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.

EDUCATOR CONTACT INFO

EducationDepartment@blumenthalarts.org

https://www.blumenthalarts.org/

  130 N. Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Mecklenburg

704-348-5832

Step Afrika! School Show

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 energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding. Our school show in 2022 sold out with ease, so we recommend securing tickets as soon as you can for their return!

Booking / scheduling contact

Micah Deer

   704-348-5832

 Micah.Deer@blumenthalarts.org

Program detail
Artistic discipline: Dance, Music, Puppetry, Storytelling, Theater
Cultural Origin: African
Program type: Day Trip
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
Subject: Dance, Music, Social Studies / History, Theatre Arts
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
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.