Company: Dallas Children’s Theater
Date: Friday, March 30, 10am & 12:30pm
Curriculum Connections: Language Arts, Cultural Heritage, Music, Dance, Geography  
Character Counts: Fairness, Respect, Caring
Suggested Audience: Grades 1-5

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NOTE: 10:00 show has less than 60 seats available. 12:30 show has less than 175 tickets available.

When a great African king desires a wife, only the most perfect maidens in the land are invited to meet him. Mufaro’s pride and joy, his two daughters of very different dispositions, travel a half day’s journey through a mystical jungle and across a deep river to be presented to the king. Along the way the two girls encounter a number of mysterious situations that test their courage, kindness and strength of spirit. Combining authentic African drumming, powerful and majestic choreography and thrilling original music, the splendor of Zimbabwe and energy of the African land will burst onto stage in this Caldecott award-winning Cinderella tale!
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BEYOND THE PERFORMANCE

IN-SCHOOL ARTIST EXPERIENCE: “Celebrating West African Culture and History through Dance” with Charles Ahovissi - Grade 4-8
- This residency will help students explore the culture and history in pre-colonial Africa through dance. They will be introduced to the traditional aspects of African life, including festivals, hunting, fishing and other daily activities, that were taught through dance before the influence of colonization. While expressing themselves through movements, students will learn dance techniques necessary for communicating and telling stories. Students will work together and be able to create African inspired dances. The residency will conclude with a celebration highlighting the success of students. Mr. Ahovissi will lead residency activities, is a professional artist and educator from Benin, West Africa.
-Available: January/February 2012, exact dates dependent upon interest and artist availability
-Duration: five consecutive days, four classrooms each day
-Cost: $350/week
-To request, contact Amy at 319-273-3679 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Oct. 15th

KALIEDOSCOPE CONNETIONS: UNI Education Majors will visit your classroom to deliver a pre and a post lesson with your students. The lesson will include participatory activities, discussion, and student centered work that connects them to the performance. Grades 1-5
-Available: Pre-Friday, March 23rd and Post-TBD
-Duration: Two, 45-minute lessons
-Cost: FREE
-To request, contact Amy at 319-273-3679 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Jan. 13th