The Senegal-America Project was founded on the concept that we are all connected. It brings people together in meaningful collaborations. Artists, educators and students from both countries exchange ideas and understanding. We have developed Health and Educational initiatives. The project is a program of Arts Are Essential, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit. Read more:
Performances and Workshops that Enrich, Educate and Enlighten
While Inspiring Creativity and Imagination
Enchanted Circle Theater:
A compelling re-telling of history through the arts.
Professional Development integrating theater arts and history interspersed with performed scenes from Sojourner's Truth.
Nikki Hu & Guy Van Duser:
Choreographer and Composer
Choreographer Nikki Hu and musician Guy Van Duser use dance and music to transform academic studies into artistic learning experiences.
Pitz Quattrone:
Experience the Didgeridoo
International traveler and performer Pitz Quattrone shares his 20 years of experience and his love of the Didgeridoo.
35th Parallel:
World Fusion–Middle Eastern and Indian Music
35th Parallel takes the listener on a musical journey through the Middle East and North India, North Africa, and the Mediterranean.
Abdou Sarr:
Senegalese Dancer
Abdou's Sabar and Djembe dynamic dance workshops and performances, Wolof language and classroom discussions bring Senegal's culture alive for your students.
Tony Vacca:
World Rhythms
Tony Vacca, internationally renowned percussionist and composer, presents educational programs that are visually stunning and musically simply astounding.
Martin Swinger:
Singer-Songwriter
A multi talented singer, composer and performer, Martin Swinger's programs include engaging classroom songwriting workshops across the curriculum, and fun concerts.
Guy Mendilow:
Israeli, Saphardi, Bahian Street Beats & Blues
The Guy Mendilow Ensemble is now touring its project Tales from the Forgotten Kingdom: Ladino Songs Renewed. The CD will be available soon.
AAE, Inc. represents a juried roster of exceptional artist-educators and performers who provide the highest-caliber programs and performances throughout New England. Our programs are high energy and very participatory. If we don't already offer what you need or want, please let us know. We'd love to help you create your own program.
What we offer:
• School Assemblies and Family/Community Concerts
• Individual hands-on workshops or multi-day residencies for smaller groups
• Arts-Integrated programs in math, science, language arts and social studies
• Performances culminating in students' performance
• Professional Development for educators or other professionals
• Programs for Summer Programs, arts camps, libraries, conferences and elders.
• Collaboration with artists, educators and parents to create custom designed programs or workshops
• Programs that accommodate and adapt to many learning styles and abilities
• Mentoring for new arts enrichment coordinators and/or artists
• Cultural Educational Exchanges to Senegal, West Africa
Incorporated in 2003 as a non-profit 501(c)3, AAE has worked with a couple thousand schools and community organizations and thousands of students and families. We want to be your full service arts agency.
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