Ballet Folklórico de México-Presented by Schermerhorn Symphony Center

February 3, 2010, 7 pm

 

Mexico will commemorate the bicentennial of its Independence movement and the centennial of its Revolution in 2010. To give historical and artistic context to this landmark celebration, CLAS has partnered with the Schermerhorn Symphony Center to offer two teacher workshops around the performance of the Ballet Folklórico de México.

 

Teacher Workshop: Crafting an Image of Mexico in the Ballet Folklórico- Wednesday January 27, 9:00-3:00
Sessions of this workshop will provide teachers with a historical panorama of this complex and fascinating country, crafted through music and dance. In the afternoon, Mitchell Korn, VP of Education and Community Engagement at the Nashville Symphony and a leader in music, interdisciplinary education, and policy, will conduct a session on integration of this material into curriculum. This workshop will take place at the Schermerhorn Center Sign up here.

 

Teacher Workshop: Music, Dance and Artistic Representations in the Ballet Folklórico-
Thursday, January 28, 9:00-3:00
This workshop will feature a presentation on Mexican mural painters, and on how Mexico has been represented Mexico through dance and music. In the afternoon, Mitchell Korn, VP of Education and Community Engagement at the Nashville Symphony and a leader in music, interdisciplinary education and policy, will conduct a session on integration of this material into curriculum. This workshop will take place at the Schermerhorn Center. Sign up here.

 

 

The Drug Trade in Latin America

Wednesday, September 16, 2009
9 am – 3 pm
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Film- El General
by Natalia Almada 
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Time & Place TBA

 

Filmaker Natalia Almada will present her documentary, El General, about Mexico’s 1910 revolution, and one of its key leaders, Plutarco Elias Calles. Calles became president in 1924, and was known as both hero and fiend to the nation he led. He often used brutal violence to silence his political enemies, and was the de facto leader long after he left office, using brutal violence to silence his political enemies, including priests and nuns. Natalia Almada is the great- granddaughter of Calles, and through her family, came into possession of an invaluable heirloom: recordings of Calles’ daughter speaking about her fathers’ life and work, which she has brought to life in this film. An official selection at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, this film is sure to provide a fascinating and personal insight into this riveting period of Mexican history.

Ancient Andean Indigenous Groups
by Natalia Almada 
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Time & Place TBA
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Dichos: Words to Live, Laugh, and Love by in Latin America
Cheekwood Museum of Art  
Exhibit

October 24, 2009 - January 17, 2010

Professional Development Workshop

Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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Day of the Dead - El Día de los Muertos
Cheekwood Museum of Art 
Saturday, October 24, 2009
11 am - 5 pm

 

Mark your calendar for Cheekwood’s tenth annual El Día de los Muertos celebration. In recognition of this Latin American holiday, Cheekwood will bring the traditions of Mexico and other countries to Nashville. Explore the beautiful altar displays, shop in the bustling Mexican marketplace, and try some authentic cuisine from local bakeries and restaurants - all while enjoying a beautiful fall day at Cheekwood. This year, Cheekwood will host the 2nd annual Tapete Display and Competition. Entries may portray any aspect of the Día de los Muertos holiday. Help your students develop a cultural awareness, encourage class unity and participation, and display the talent and enthusiasm of your students to over 3,000 event visitors through this interactive and fun competition. From music and dancing to traditional food and hands-on art activities – there will be many fun family activities to enjoy.

No pierdan la oportunidad . . . únanse a la celebración.

 

 

Anderson Sa's Groupo
Cultural AfroReggae 
Thursday, February 25, 2009
7:30 pm
Langford Auditorium

 

The Center for Latin American Studies is proud to present with Great Performances an epic world music event, Grupo Cultural AfroReggae direct from Rio de Janiero. Born out of a desire to counteract the violent drug industry and police oppression in Brazil’s favela slums, Reebok humanitarian recipient Anderson Sa and his musical group are a lifeline out of an otherwise bleak existence for poor favela children. Grupo Cultural AfroReggae is recognized around the globe as a social revolution.

 

Teacher Workshop- Hip Hop and Civil Rights in a Multiracial Brazil-
Thursday, February 25, 2010 8:30-2:30 pm-
Global Education Center CLAS and the Global Education Center will partner to offer this workshop, which will take an anthropological look at the context of the geographical an cultural panorama of Brazil. A hands-on music portion will be offered in the afternoon, taught by instructors from the Global Education Center. This workshop will take place at the Global Education Center. Sign up here.

 

Teacher Workshop- Latin America 101-
Wednesday March 31 9:00-3:00 Vanderbilt Campus
The term “Latin America” means different things to different people. For the purposes of this workshop, Latin America refers to the eighteen Spanish-speaking countries of this hemisphere, along with Portuguese-speaking Brazil, and the French/Créole-speaking republic of Haiti. Vanderbilt professor Frank Robinson will offer an overview of of Latin America and place selected themes from Latin America and the Caribbean within their proper historical and global contexts. Sign up here

 

Participants will receive professional development credits for the workshops. They are free of charge to all K-16 teachers.
Upcoming Events:
Summer 2010- Summer Curriculum Institute with University of Tennessee- Knoxville Teachers receive professional development credits for these workshops, and they are free of charge. For more information and to sign up for workshops, contact Outreach Coordinator Claire González

 

Conexión Guatemala is a group of Nashville churches, schools, private organizations, and individuals with connections to Guatemala. Conexión Guatemala began with discussions between the Shalom Foundation, Children’s Hospital, and Vanderbilt’s Center for Latin American and Studies, all of which have active ongoing projects in Guatemala. Thus, Conexión Guatemala was born of our desire to get Nashvillians together in an informal setting, without a rigid agenda, to share what we are doing in Guatemala, talk about the problems and possibilities facing the country, and to learn from one another.

To receive information about upcoming Conexión Guatemala meetings and activities contact Claire González