F O R
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O U T H A G E S 9
- 15SATURDAY, SUNDAY
April 21& 22, 2007
Presented by Accessible Arts, Inc.
at Kansas State School for the Blind, Kansas City, Kansas
What
is 99 Drums?
A weekend of interactive music, dance, and creative dramatics workshops exploring the arts, history, customs, and food of West African, Native American, and Caribbean cultures. Workshops and performances will be presented by professional artists from the Traditional Music Society (Bird Fleming, Artistic Director), Accessible Arts, and storytellers.
A weekend of interactive music, dance, and creative dramatics workshops exploring the arts, history, customs, and food of West African, Native American, and Caribbean cultures. Workshops and performances will be presented by professional artists from the Traditional Music Society (Bird Fleming, Artistic Director), Accessible Arts, and storytellers.
Who
Can Attend?
Children ages 9-15 from the Kansas City metropolitan area and across the state of Kansas.
Children ages 9-15 from the Kansas City metropolitan area and across the state of Kansas.
Jaisson Taylor teaches West African drumming.
When
Does It Happen?
8:30 AM Saturday, April 21 through
4:00 PM Sunday, April 22, 2007
8:30 AM Saturday, April 21 through
4:00 PM Sunday, April 22, 2007
How
Much Does It Cost?
$45 if registered by April 13th;
$60 after April 13th on a space available basis.
Cost includes 10 workshops, 4 meals and an overnight stay! (Scholarships are available; must request in writing by April 13th)
$45 if registered by April 13th;
$60 after April 13th on a space available basis.
Cost includes 10 workshops, 4 meals and an overnight stay! (Scholarships are available; must request in writing by April 13th)
Presented
by Accessible Arts, Inc.
in collaboration with
Kansas State School for the Blind,
Traditional Music Society
in collaboration with
Kansas State School for the Blind,
Traditional Music Society
Children with and without disabilities celebrate the music and dance of diverse cultures in an inclusive environment. Participants may spend Saturday night at the Kansas State School for the Blind (overnight adult supervision is provided). Families are invited to a free public performance on Sunday, April 22nd at 2:00 PM in the gym. Children will be finished with all activities at 4:00 PM, Sunday afternoon.
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This program is presented in part by the Kansas Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. |
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The content of 99 Drums was developed in part through funding provided by the central office of VSA arts, under an award from the U.S. Department of Education. However, the content does not necessarily reflect the policy of the US Department of Education and endorsement should not be assumed. |
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SPECIAL
NOTE TO PARENTS! Please fill out the form on the next page and send it with your check to the address at the bottom right. A packet will be sent to you with release forms needing your signature. It is our intention to accommodate children of all abilities, but we need your help. If your child requires one-on-one attention, no registration fee will be charged for a personal attendant. Accessible Arts cannot provide personal attendants; families must arrange for them. Children using wheelchairs must be able to transfer by themselves or the |
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Accessible
Arts, (913) 281-1133
or e-mail accarts@accessiblearts.org
or e-mail accarts@accessiblearts.org