Summer Multicultural Arts Institute for Teachers
Made possible with support from The Nissan Foundation, The Memorial Foundation, Tennessee Arts Commission and National Endowment for the Arts

April 15 & 16 (at Tennessee Tech in Cookeville)* - Free workshops
April 15 - 4:30-8:30pm @ Global Education Center - Polynesian Traditions with Heali'i and Anthony Stanley - $25
June 3, 4 & 6 , 2011 at GEC* - $25/day or $50 for all three
featuring local artists and special guest artists from an array of cultures
*Note date change due to Metro Schools extended calendar
Friday, June 3 - 9am Latin Dance for Fitness in the Classroom
10am - West African Drum Traditions
11:30am - Lunch
12:30pm - West African Dance Traditions
2pm - Why Not Make Something Up? A Creativity Workshop
Saturday, June 4 - Arts experiences in Latin Dance - See workshop page
Monday, June 6 - 4pm - Rhythm Rap: Latin, Tahitian & Bucket Drumming
5:30pm - Dinner and time for reflection and sharing
7pm - Steel Pans of Trinidad at Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music

Stay for our Latin Dance Festival June 3 - 5 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.

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 3- 5, 2010
Workshops - Performances - Demonstrations

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