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Caribbean Island Arts: Plena Carnaval! (Middle)

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6 , 7 , 8 Music Dance
Dance Social Studies
Both Grade Level and Arts/PE Program Access
1 45 min
1 45 min
In-School Workshop
All year Note: Take special caution during the winter months. We travel from out of state, and would greatly appreciate a 24-hour advanced notice for school delays and/or cancellations. In-School, Virtual
$0 52
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Traditional Plena instruments (8 panderos, Guiro and maracas), costumes, dresses, music
At least 3-4 chair If workshop takes place in an auditorium, we will need one microphone and a sound system.
Any available space, but must have a space of 12ftx10ft for dancing.
I CAN remember and play traditional Puerto Rican rhythms and styles of drumming and dancing. I CAN perform these rhythms, dances, and styles in front of my peers and teachers. I CAN reconnect with my culture, heritage, and ancestry (if applicable).
Caribbean Island Arts: PLENA CARNAVAL! is designed to teach children about Puerto Rican and Caribbean history and culture through the traditional music and dance called Plena, along with other rhythms commonly found in the Caribbean. Plena is a traditional music style that developed in the mountain villages of Puerto Rico during the Spanish colonization of the Caribbean. As slaves escaped the sugar plantations on the coasts, they headed inland towards the mountains, where they intermingled with the Spanish farmer settlers (Jibaros) and developed a style of music used to spread news, gossip, and general festivities among the villages. They will also learn about the folklore of Puerto Rico and about the mythical creatures known as Vejigantes and how they are part of the Carnival processions of the island. Students will learn the basics of Plena"s call and response, where the instructor will sing a phrase, and the students respond with the appropriate answer. The younger students (pre-k to 4th grade) will focus on call and response and dance, while the older students (grades 4th to 8th) will take a more active role playing the instruments: panderetas, guiro, and maracas, while few students will take on the role of Vejigante.

Grade 6

Grade 6-7: Geography: Human-Environment Interaction: Places, Regions, and Culture: 6"“7.5 Explain the connections between the physical and human characteristics of a region and the identity of individuals and cultures living there.
Grade 6-7: Geography: Human Population: Spatial Patterns and Movement: 6"“7.6 Explain how changes in transportation and communication technology influence human settlements and affect the diffusion of ideas and cultural practices.
Grade 6: Music: Performing: Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation."¨ A. Perform a selected piece of music demonstrating how their interpretations of the elements of music and the expressive qualities (such as dynamics, tempo, timbre, articulation/style, and phrasing) convey intent.
Grade 6: Music: Performing: Anchor Standard 6: Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work."¨ A Perform the music with technical accuracy to convey the creator"s intent.

Grade 7

Grade 6-7: Geography: Human-Environment Interaction: Places, Regions, and Culture: 6"“7.5 Explain the connections between the physical and human characteristics of a region and the identity of individuals and cultures living there.
Grade 6-7: Geography: Human Population: Spatial Patterns and Movement: 6"“7.6 Explain how changes in transportation and communication technology influence human settlements and affect the diffusion of ideas and cultural practices.
Grade 7: Music: Performing: Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation."¨ A. Explain and demonstrate the structure of contrasting pieces of music selected for performance and how elements of music are used.
Grade 7: Music: Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation."¨ C. Identify how cultural and historical context inform performances and result in different music interpretations.

Grade 8

Grade 8: Geography: Human Population: Spatial Patterns and Movement: 8.3 Explain how changes in transportation and communication technology influence the spatial connections among human settlements and affect the diffusion of ideas and cultural practices.
Grade 8: Music: Performing: Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation. A. Perform contrasting pieces of music, demonstrating as well as explaining how the music"s intent is conveyed by their interpretations of the elements of music and expressive qualities (such as dynamics, tempo, timbre, artic
Grade 8: Music: Performing: Anchor Standard 6: Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work."¨ A. Perform the music with technical accuracy, stylistic expression, and culturally authentic practices in music to convey the creator"s intent.