PERFORMANCE AND WORKSHOP THEMES Storytelling for Fun! (For Tots – Pre-teen) · Apple, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie! – Learning through Rhythm and Rhyme. Learning History and Culture through Rhythm and Rhyme. Explore history through stories, poems, hand clap games, work songs, ring shouts, hollers, blues, and jazz.
Storytelling: The Oral Tradition, Its Modern Uses
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Reach for the Stars – A fun way to build life skills, stories with lessons of self-esteem and achievement
· Who Me, a Hero? Can a Kid Be a Hero? – In folktales, myths, legends, and cartoons, Superheroes--often endowed with great courage and strength--are celebrated for bold and daring feats: Hercules, John Henry, and Spiderman. In real life, there are people in every community who deserve to be called heroes. By believing in yourself and your abilities—you can find the hero in you.
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HiStory/MyStory/OurStory – Historical fiction, Stories of Freedom and Hope from African and African American History. Emphasis on early history of African Americans in Philadelphia.
· Grace & Power – Women’s History, Stories of Sheroes from every walk of life who have lived with courage and dignity to raise a family and a nation
· American Literary Classics – Stories extracted from the “roots” of American literature that both reflect and influence the character of the nation.
· Weaving Stories, Textile Tales: Patterns and Symbols in African Folktales and Fabric – African cultural patterns and symbols are expressed in stories and proverbs, carved on wood, and woven into cloth. In West Africa, weaving plays an important role in all aspects of daily life. The intricate patterns and symbols on each Kente, Adinkra, Bogolanfini or Adire cloth tell a story. The Storyteller tells Stories and Folktales with colorful people, talking animals, humor, suspense, and action all brought to life with music and movement.
Storytelling for Peace, Conflict Resolution, and Ecological Sustainability
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Envision Peace: Storytelling as a Tool for Coexistence – Creating a Culture of Peace through Humanistic Education; symbiosis (the wisdom of living together) emphasizes the ethic of reciprocity, global awareness, human rights and social justice
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Reading Can Change the World! – Interactive stories, songs and games from around the world to promote understanding and appreciation of the world's diversity; builds creative problem solving skills
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A Village Called Earth – Myths, legends, folklore and original stories to celebrate nature, and teach the importance of preserving our environment
· Wisdom of the Ages – 'Folk Knowledge,' Indigenousor 'Traditional' Wisdom applied to today's dilemmas
Storytelling for Recovery and Empowerment (Young Adults/Adults)
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ISIS (Instilling Self-Esteem in Sisters) – Self-discovery through story sharing, book and film discussion, and journal writing
· Reclaiming Power & Dignity Through Story – Stories of healing and empowerment for at-risk youth, teen parents, battered women, inmates and ex-offenders
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Stories to Heal the Heart – Stories of Divine Love, Sacred Love, Love & Respect for Humanity, Love for Mother Earth, and Father Sky, Higher Love, Tough Love, One Love
Assemblies & Residencies** 40 – 60 minute Storytelling performances for classroom or assembly 90 min – 3-hour performance/workshops encourage teachers to integrate storytelling into the K-12 curriculum to explore: *Includes Resources: Web Sites/Curriculum Guidelines/Follow-up Activities/ Book Lists/Video or Slide Presentation
Stories and activities designed encourage exchange between generations, utilizing the maturity and wisdom of the elderly and the vitality and tenacity of youth. FAMILY & COMMUNITY GATHERINGS Audiences of all ages participate in stories to entertain and inspire. Celebrate any occasion, or revitalize the spirit of connectedness and community.
3 - 6 week Residencies*
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**Funding Available for Folk Arts Residencies from September 2009 to August 2010. School and Community hosts sites in southeastern Pennsylvania must submit an Artist Residency Request Form by January 9, 2009. For more info visit Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership (PAEP) website.
Lecture/Demonstrations may also be booked by contacting the Pennsylvania Humanities Council’s Commonwealth Speakers Bureau.
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“WOW! . . .a splendid treat, . . .a craftily, creative weaver of folklore.” -- Lillian Brookins-Clarke, Christian Arts Bank Society "Just exquisite -- your tone and lilting voice carried me off to another space, out of time and way into my heart." -- Janet Berkowitz, Earth Charter Summit participant "Thank you for your uplifting songs and stories!" -- Child Life Specialist,Children's Hospital of Philadelphia "Oh, what a wonderful time we had. Thank you so very much for the insightful stories and teachable music lesson." --Across the Ages, Temple University "Thank you. We loved having you here. --First grade classes and children of [Frederick] Douglass School, Betsy Wice, Reading Teacher "That was soothing, provocative, [and] inspiring, all at the same time." -- Ian Cross, MYX Gallery, Philadelphia
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