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 SCHOOL
ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS The Gypsy Folk Ensemble
presents a choice
of six different international dance assemblies
suitable for all grades. All shows feature four dancers in authentic
costume and include audience participation and an educational
narrative. Our fees are $500.00
for a single 45 minute assembly,
$850.00 for two assemblies at the same site, and $1200.00 for three
assemblies. The
Gypsy Folk Ensemble is a member
of the Arts Community Partnership Network (ACPN) and has been part of
the program since its inception. The ACPN
is a program instituted by the Arts Education Branch of the Los Angeles
Unified School District (LAUSD) to help bring the arts to Los Angeles
area
students. See our Comprehensive
Dance Package for more details of our program. We are accepting bookings now for
the 2011-2012 school year. Gypsy works
in public and private schools throughout Southern California including
Santa Barbara, Ventura, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino and
San Diego so even if
your school is not part of the LAUSD, you can
still take advantage of our school assemblies, workshops
and our Comprehensive
Dance Package. We can adapt our material and
presentation to suit your school's needs and budget. The company
occasionally makes tours to the San Francisco Bay area and elsewhere in
California and the Southwest United States - contact
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| | Dances
From Around the World.
Scenes of folk life and dance from Romania,
the Near East and Greece.
- Music
and dance from Eastern Europe and the Middle East
- Portrays
typical village folk activities
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| Pictures
From the Past.
The contributions of Italian, Irish, and German
immigrants to our culture and dance. - Explores
European immigrant influences
- Dance, music and
culture of three immigrant groups
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| Roots
of American Dance.
The origin of American folk dances from
New England, Cajun Louisiana and Texas. - Traces
roots of traditional American dance
- Students
learn a popular cowboy dance
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| Echoes
of Polynesia.
The influence of environment on dance and
music in Hawai'i, New Zealand and Tahiti. - Authentic
musical instruments and costumes
- Stresses
importance of the environment on cultures
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| | Mexican
Mosaic.
A glimpse of the rich and colorful folk culture
of our nearest neighbor.
- Explores
native and foreign influences on Mexican dance
- Wide
variety of Mexican dances
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| | Holidays with Gypsy.
California's multicultural heritage in dance for
Christmas, Las Posadas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. - December
holiday customs in California
- Mexican,
German, African and Jewish dances
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SCHOOL
WORKSHOPS AND RESIDENCIES
The
Gypsy Folk Ensemble offers teaching sessions for students at all grade
levels and
Professional Development Workshops for teachers in public and private
schools.
Student Workshops
can
range from a one-day dance session for a single class to multiple day
meetings with several classes. Residencies can extend over
several
weeks and can also include preparing students for their own dance
presentation. The teaching sessions
conform to California state dance standards for schools and stress the
following aspects: - Motor skills
and group cooperation
- Dance
formations and rhythms
- Learning dances from
different countries
- Cultural
and geographical background
Workshops
normally consist of four 45 minute sessions in a day with different
classes which introduce students to several dances. Residencies give
greater emphasis to more involved dance forms and creative choreography.
Workshops can
be coordinated with social studies programs for specific
grades. Materials include lesson plans, dance directions, and music for
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Professional
Development Workshops are fully interactive sessions which
are designed
to provide teachers with dances and background material suitable for
all grade levels. Music for dances on a CD and a 40 page syllabus
containing full directions for all dances and tips on teaching dance
can be provided to all participants. A standard Professional
Development Package is available for Elementary,
Middle and High Schools but we can also
tailor workshops to meet particular school needs Contact
us for more information on customizing student or teacher workshops for
your school and student needs. You may also want to look into our Comprehensive
Dance Package or individual School Assemblies.
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SEASONAL
AND HOLIDAY SHOWS Our
diverse seasonal shows for holidays or special occasions are available
for your entertainment needs
throughout the year. Our performances can be tailored for various
programs from college and university functions to private parties to
special shows for retirement and leisure communities. Contact
us now to
book the Gypsy Folk
Ensemble to perform at your next event!
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| | International Festival.
Ring in the New Year with dances from around
the world.
- A variety of dances from Central & Eastern Europe
- A
great way to bring in the New Year
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| | | Romantic
Dances of Italy.
Vivacious and romantic dances - perfect for
a Valentine's Day Party!
- Experience
Italy
through dance, song and music
- Learn
Italian folklore told through dance
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| | Irish
Dance Party.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a good old Irish Ceili as Gypsy
performs lively Reels, Jigs and Hornpipes!
- Authentic dances and costumes
- Sample
the Celtic
culture of Ireland, Scotland and Wales
| | | | Maypole
Celebration.
Commemorate Spring or Mother's Day with an international
medley of Maypole and Flower dances.
- Traditional
May Day celebration
- Climaxes
with braiding of real Maypole
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| | Greek
Dance Festival.
Recreate the atmosphere of a Greek Taverna!
Perfect for the Easter season.
- All
the excitement and color of a Greek Taverna
- Dances
from the land of Zorba the Greek
| | | | Mexican
Fiesta.
Don't forget Cinco de Mayo when Gypsy brings you
the exciting dances of nearby yet exotic Mexico.
- For Cinco
de Mayo and Mexican Independence Day
- Wide
variety of Mexican dances
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| | American
Dance Party.
Have a patriotic picnic to celebrate the 4th of July and our American
heritage!
- Down-home
American dance party
- Fun and entertaining
dances
from all over the USA
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| | | Polynesian
Lu'au.
You're invited to a Hawai'ian Lu'au to watch the
beautiful and graceful dances of the South Pacific.
- Entrancing
music and exotic dances
- Lu'au
includes dances of Hawaii, Tahiti and the Maoris
| | | | Oktoberfest.Let
loose at a boisterous Munich Oktoberfest with dance performances
from Germany, Switzerland & Austria.
- From
the Bavarian Hofbrauhaus to the Tirol valleys
- Keep
the Oktoberfest
spirit all year round!
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| | | American Hoedown.
Celebrate our American roots with genuine
Country-Western dancing for Thanksgiving.
- Filled with
cowboy songs and dances
- Learn
a cowboy dance called "Cotton-Eyed Joe"
| | | | Dances
of Transylvania.
Plan a Dracula-haunted Halloween show filled
with the dances of Hungary and Romania.
- Dances
from several different ethnic groups
- Halloween
flavor plus the culture of Transylvania
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| | International Holidays.
Our end of the year show celebrates the holidays of
Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Las Posadas. - Dances
and stories from various countries
- Multi-cultural
holiday celebration
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| For
special holiday celebrations, book early as our schedule fills up
quickly! And
remember, we're always happy to perform our seasonal shows at
any time of the
year for your entertainment events.
| LIBRARY
PROGRAMS
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Gypsy Folk Ensemble offers a wide variety of shows that
can be performed at libraries. Two
or four dancers in colorful and authentic costume present the dances
along with an educational narrative and an opportunity for the audience
to participate by learning and joining in on a dance.
See
our List of
Seasonal Shows
for some examples of our library presentations. Some special favorites
for libraries are Dances
of Polynesia
for the Summer, our
Mexican
Celebration for Cinco de Mayo or Mexican
Independence Day,
and the International
Holidays
show for December. Our
current standard rates are $175 for two dancers or $300
for four
dancers for a 45-minute presentation. GYPSY
is sensitive to your programming needs; just let us know what you want
and we can customize our
library shows to fit a special subject or theme. As well as
serving Los Angeles city and county libraries, Gypsy also presents
programs in libraries in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo
counties, Orange County, San Bernardino and Riverside, and the San
Diego area. Contact us for more
information about a presentation at your library.
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SUMMER
READING PROGRAM
In
addition, each year we create a new presentation specially designed for
the
theme of the California Library Association's Summer Reading Program.
Our show combines dance, music, and story to to provide an educational
experience and to stimulate
an interest in reading. Check out this year's program
and contact
us for more information on booking. |  |
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