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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN PERSON & ONLINE

LECTURE-DEMONSTRATION / ASSEMBLY STYLE PERFORMANCE

Calpulli shares Mexican folkloric dances with their unique costuming and rhythms from the company’s active repertoire. Talented dancers perform and a narrator explains historical and cultural backgrounds and leads fun, interactive workshops with audiences. Workshops include faldeo (skirt-work), footwork, and rhythmic exploration. The assembly can be tailored for all ages- from Pre-K to Universities- and can accommodate large venues.

Photo: High school students in Red Bank, NJ learn about "Dia de Muertos" at an assembly with live music.

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INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOP ON MEXICAN DANCE

Teaching Artists lead an interactive program in which dances are explored through movement. Dances are modified to the audiences' ability and often include the use of props. We discuss the cultural background of each dance, which can include “La bamba,” a 100-year old wedding dance from the state of Veracruz, and “El jarabe tapatio,” better-known as the Mexican hat dance, the national dance of Mexico. A workshop can accommodate as many as 30 individuals.

Professional development workshops are also available.

Calpulli has extensive experience with special-needs students.

Photo: Middle school students in Elizabeth, NJ participate in a workshop about Aztec dance.

I WANT TO DANCE! BOOK A WORKSHOP

DANCE RESIDENCIES WITH CALPULLI

Residencies are extended engagements with Calpulli Teaching Artists in which lessons in the classroom are complimented with dance curriculum. Classes meet for one or more sessions per week for several weeks culminating with a student performance.

Calpulli works closely with faculty to develop lesson plans and goals for the residency that include students, teachers, parents, and even the community. Calpulli is also able to provide professional costuming for student performances.

Photo: Elementary school students in New Rochelle, NY perform dance of the Quetzales at the conclusion of their residency.

INQUIRE ABOUT AN ARTISTS RESIDENCY WITH CALPULLI

LIVE MUSIC

Calpulli Musicians present the unique genres of music that inspire Mexican dance. All arts-in-education services by Calpulli are offered with the option of musicians performing live music. They can also be stand-alone programs with music and instrumentation as the focus.

Photo: Calpulli Musicians perform during a workshop at the Hudson River Festival in Manhattan.

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GARMENT & COSTUME MAKING WORKSHOPS & RESIDENCIES

Director of Arts In Education & Co-Founder Alberto Lopez Herrera designs and leads workshops and residencies sharing his skill in garment-making within the content of Mexican traditional dance.

Photos: Skirts designed and sewn by Mr. Lopez for Calpulli's repertoire.

INQUIRE ABOUT CRAFTS & COSTUMING

MASTER CLASSES

For pre-professional artists, we offer master classes that provide training and new opportunities to grow in dance and music. Past hosts have included universities, ballet folklorico groups, and educational institutions including the National Dance Institute and the National Young Arts Foundation.

Photo: Students in the dance department and ballet folklorico at Humboldt State University take multi-day master classes with Calpulli.

INQUIRE ABOUT MASTER CLASSES

CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMMING AVAILABLE

SPANISH LANGUAGE THROUGH DANCE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS

SPANISH LANGUAGE THROUGH DANCE

All arts-in-education programs are available in English and Spanish

PARENTS AS ARTS PARTNERS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS

SPANISH LANGUAGE THROUGH DANCE

All arts-in-education programs can be offered to include the community and parents.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS

Teaching Artists are available to train educators on Mexican folk dance and music.

PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS

All programs can be modified for seniors to participate and enjoy. Calpulli has extensive experience with SU-CASA programs in NYC.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

All arts-in-education programs can be offered afterschool and on weekends to provide enrichment and/ or training to students in dance and music.

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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

We would love to hear them.

OUR EXPERIENCE

SPECIAL NEEDS AUDIENCES

Teaching Artists with Calpulli Mexican Dance Company work continuously with special needs audiences and adapted-mobility participants. Our goal is to share our art form with as many people as possible, and we do all we can to make that happen.

DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND CONTRACTING

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company is a registered vendor with the following:

New York City Department of Education
BOCES of New York State
Connecticut Library Consortium

It is able to contract directly via Parent's Associations and/ or purchase order process of any kind.

LEARNING AND TEACHING STANDARDS

Teaching Artists with Calpulli Mexican Dance Company design programs with the NYC Department of Education Blueprint for Dance Learning, and it can incorporate any additional local and state learning standards into its lesson plans.

PARTNERS

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company is a partner or roster artist with the following arts education presenters:

- Arts Horizons

- Brooklyn Public Library

- Brooklyn Arts Council

TESTIMONIALS

"Thanks for hosting such a brilliant assembly! I counted over 230 audiences logged in, and many others were participating from the classrooms. I hope they all enjoyed and carried the joyful moments to the weekend!

See you at the next great show!"

-Sio Man Lam, Flushing Town Hall

"Calpulli Mexican Dance Company provided an enthralling and educational performance at our museum site in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The group delivered an engaging program that combined dance with enriching educational context and audience participation. Steeped in authenticity and professionalism, Calpulli honored Hispanic and Latino culture of greater New York, and offered a performance our audience will never forget."

-Luke G. Boyd, Director of Education & Public Programs, Historic Richmond Town

"Recently, (my daughter) was selected as a semi-finalist for the Uniquely U Scholarship at Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts...Wholeheartedly, we believe that this opportunity would not have been afforded to her without Calpulli's influence on her development as a dancer and student."

-Lenia, Calpulli Student Parent

"I want to say thank you for coming and teaching my students at Rocky Point Elementary in N.C.; as we were reviewing their favorite moments from the school year, learning the Mexican dances was at the top of their list!"

-Ms. Black, Rocky Point Elementary

"Working with the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company has been a wonderful experience for our students. As educators, we know that providing children the opportunity to participate in a performing art has countless benefits. Thanks to our residency with Calpulli hundreds of our students have enjoyed learning and showcasing their skills in the performing arts. We cannot say thank you enough for providing such a wonderful experience for our students."

-Danielle Lentini, PS89Q

"We are so thankful that we were able to have the presentation! Our families were blown away by the dancing, and they loved how interactive it was. Thank you very much."

- Christina Armstrong, Site Director for Prevention Links, Senior Center

"Our audience ranged from young to old today, and everyone was awed by the talent and skill of the dancers. Thank you for showcasing a beautiful aspect of Mexican culture for our community—we hope to have Calpulli perform at our branch again."

-Marisa Kuras, Children's Librarian

Brooklyn Public Library - Kings Highway Branch

"Thank you SO MUCH for the amazing presentation! You are so so so good at what you do and the kids were so amped to work with you!!!"

-Jaimie Warren

Co-Director, WHOOP DEE DOO

"Grisel and the entire dance company were just extraordinary. The performances, the costumes and the history behind each dance really enhanced the entire showcase. Please extend a huge thank you to everyone!"

-Sandy Riddle

Arts Education & Events Director, Monmouth Arts

"One of the things I appreciated was that the kids were told what to expect next, I thought that was educational. It wasn't overdone and had just the right amount of information.”

- Emeline Nebzydoski, Northeast Middle School teacher, Bethlehem, PA

“Our students love the interactive portion of the assembly where they can get up and move. There are not a lot of companies that provide this opportunity for an entire audience to be involved so it was extremely helpful and welcomed. They also love watching the teachers get up and dance”
-Liann Palmieri, PS 022Q

“The performance was breathtaking. Overall, it was clear to see the overwhelming passion [Calpulli] has for what they do. So much work is put into these performances and they are beautifully educational. I’m feeling extremely grateful that I had the opportunity to see them live.”
-Peyton Bortner, Ramapo College

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