Summer Multicultural Arts Institute for Teachers

June 1 - June 4, 2010
featuring local artists and the following special guests:
Sylvia Soumah of Coyaba Dance Company, Washington, DC
Heali'i & Kathleen Stanley of Heali'is Polynesian Revue, San Diego, CA
Travis Jarrell, Uzbek Dance, Cookeville, TN and Santa Fe, NM
Rick & Lynda Wilson, Tango Salon, Atlanta, GA
Danzas Genericas de Colombia, Atlanta, GA
John Morey of Salsero Blanco, Huntsville, AL
Stay for our Latin Dance Festival June 4 - 6 for 20 additional hours

Four days of intensive interactive workshops and performances on the culture and arts of diverse cultural and ethnic groups featuring the performing and teaching artists of the GLOBAL EDUCATION CENTER, as well as visiting guest artists. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the arts of diverse cultures and complete 40 hours of professional development.

Flood and end-of-year stress reduction price - $25 per day - $100 for the week
Stay for Latin Festival for just $25 to earn extra in-service credits.

Payment due with registration - Please preregister

This multicultural teacher institute qualifies for the Teacher Incentive Grants Program of the Tennessee Arts Commission. Contact Arts Education Director Kim Leavitt for information, or visit the commission's website for application (www.arts.state.tn.us)

Annual Latin Dance Festival - June 4 - 6, 2010
Workshops - Performances - Demonstrations
Argentine Tango - Salsa
Colombian Folkloric
Check classes/workshop page for schedule.

Teachers trying Cuban drum and dance, Native American dance, steel drumming and Egyptian dance