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The Senegal-America Project, a program of AAE Inc., is a cultural/educational exchange to Senegal, West Africa. The Senegal-America Project is a unique professional development opportunity designed with participants’ goals in mind. We have taken performing and visual artists, parents, government officials, students, spouses and even babies. We organize one or two trips yearly. We invite you to come along.
Senegal-America Project Trips
April 2016
June/July 2016
December 2016/January 2017
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Performances and Workshops that Enrich, Educate and Enlighten
While Inspiring Creativity and Imagination
Nikki Hu and Guy Van Duser
Bernice Lewis
Abdou Sarr
Guy Mendilow
Ray of Hope
Karen Montanaro
Pitz Quattrone
Tony Vacca
Burchie Green and Tom Knight
Martin Swinger
Nikki Hu & Guy Van Duser: Choreographer and Composer
Choreographer Nikki Hu and musician Guy Van Duser use dance and music to transform academic studies into artistic learning experiences.
Bernice Lewis
History Alive: very powerful and moving Holocaust Education multi media presentation that features the story of Bernice's family's escape from Nazi Germany in the early 1940's using original songs and artifacts from the period.
Abdou Sarr: Senegalese Dancer
Abdou's Sabar and Djembe dynamic dance workshops and performances, Wolof language and classroom discussions bring Senegal's culture alive for your students.
Guy Mendilow: Israeli, Saphardi, Bahian Street Beats & Blues
The Guy Mendilow Ensemble is now touring its project Tales from the Forgotten Kingdom: Ladino Songs Renewed. The CD will be available soon.
Ray of Hope
Alika Hope and Ray Morant present The Music and Stories of 19th Century African Americans and Abolitionists. Historical accounts, live music and readings of primary source documents bring this period in New England history to life.
Karen Montanaro
Imagination in Action: Karen's performances, workshops and residencies are a triumph of athleticism, artistry and imagination. Karen blends the art forms of mime and dance to 'tell' stories through movement.
Pitz Quattrone: Experience the Didgeridoo
International traveler and performer Pitz Quattrone shares his 20 years of experience and his love of the Didgeridoo.
Tony Vacca: World Rhythms
Tony Vacca, internationally renowned percussionist and composer, presents educational programs that are visually stunning and musically simply astounding.
Burchie Green and Tom Knight
Burchie and Tom make the elementary curriculum come alive with their upbeat and interactive program of educational, humorous, inspirational and original songs and puppetry.
Martin Swinger: Singer-Songwriter
A multi talented singer, composer and performer, Martin Swinger's programs include engaging classroom songwriting workshops across the curriculum, and fun concerts.
Arts Are Essential (AAE) represents a juried roster of exceptional artist-educators and performers who provide the highest-caliber programs and performances throughout New England. Our programs are high energy and very participatory.
ARTS IN EDUCATION
Arts Integration
Assemblies • Hands-On Workshops
Residencies
For All Ages & Abilities • Professional Development
PERFORMANCES
Family Concerts • Children’s Concerts • Libraries
Camps • Senior Centers • Festivals
SENEGAL-AMERICA PROJECT
Customized Programs – Created With Your Dreams and Goals
Arts Are Essential, Inc., a 501(c)3, is your full service arts agency.
