Ethnic Arts Institute
vision + heritage = culture
''..With no degree of hesitation, I assure you; working with Ethnic Arts Institute will be a pleasurable and memorable experience. I contracted with their artists to lead my 4 th and 5th graders in the “Rockin, Rollin' & Dancin'” residency. What the students and I received was a U.S. cultural history lesson that opened up doors of multi-ethnic and intergenerational understanding through dance.''
Sergio A.
Agramont Academic & Technology Institute
''..As someone who has worked in public and private schools in both Massachusetts and California, I can honestly say Ethnic Arts Institute's teaching atists have the “whole package”. After a strong recommendation from our school’s Music and Movement Director, I invited them to conduct the African dance residency with my 8th grade history class. I could not have hoped for a better presentation. As the artist taught the dance, she offered fascinating commentary on its cultural and historical contexts. Even the most reluctant dancer was fully engaged!
Sarah H.
Chinese-American International School
''...Ethnic Arts Institute' teaching artists emphasize the cultural background for each dance as they model the movements to inspire students of all ages and abilities. As a result, the experience assumes a dimension of meaning beyond counts and steps and leads students toward the inner motivation and feelings associated with the dance….”
Susan K.
“….I hold a Master’s degree in dance and have worked as a movement educator for more than 20 years. When I came in contact with (Ethnic Arts), I recognized quality teachers offering quality movement experiences. The artists’ command of the material is masterful; offering a physical workout that challenges the mind and communicates cultural information. In other words, Ethnic Arts Institute’s programs satisfy mind, body and spirit….”
“…thes teachers know how to invite students to share in the joy of dance, so that even beginners are able to transcend the more difficult steps and inadequate muscles to feel the revelry that is dance….”
Lisa R
“…these classes move me like no other! It releases my worries then fills me with joy and makes me a better human…”
Sabrina W.
