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Alfredo Rolando Ortiz - world-renowned harpist reflects the rich cultural and musical heritage of South America.
The Alley Cats - classic favorites from the 50's and 60's in two interactive shows, both of which include demonstrations of pitch, tempo and rhythm.
Alvaro Asturias - incorporating history and storytelling, students create multicultural projects such as masks ans mosaics.
Aimee Young Hopkins - student workshops in vocal music include breath control, pitch-matching, rhythm, melody and harmony.
Aman Dance Educators - folk and ceative world dance.
Americana Unlimited - acclaimed actress Judith Helton brings history to life with her intriguing potrayals of famous women from the past.
Ami Molinelli - explore percussion on found objects and gain skills in listening, tempo and body percussion.
Amy Santo - cultural and creative dance emphasizing "dance making" practices as a means of personal expression and group collaboration.
Andrew Grueschow - through an introduction to the music and culture of Ghana, West Africa, students will learn concepts of dynamics, tempo and rhythm.
Angela Lloyd - incorporating stories from the oral and literary traditions, this beloved storyteller weaves words and melodies in her show.
Ann Noriel - vocal music workshops which can include elements of opera.
The Art of Puppets and Marionettes - entertainment-packed arts experience in puppetry with six different shows that include music, storytelling and visually stunning puppets.
Ballet Folklorico do Brasil - learn about Brazilian culture through this dynamic dance and music performance.
Ben Harbert - students learn vocal music through American folk songs, incorporating American history and identity.
Beth Peterson - puppetry, theatrical mask-making and toy theatre.
Beth Sussman - classical pianist teaches students various concepts of classical instrumental music.
Bobby Rodriguez's Jazz Adventure - legendary trumpeter and his band showcase a multitude of jazz styles including blues, Dixieland, swing and Latin.
Brass Pacifica - a dynamic celebration of brass instruments played with a high level of artistry and a good does of humor.
Carl Weintraub - join the master storyteller with stories that nourish and enchant from a collection that includes fables, Russian folktales and personal stories.
Cello Man - Eugene Friesen's spellbinding performance on acoustic and electric cello weaves stories, songs and masks together in a wildly creative concert.
The Chameleons - Berger & Diskin - world-class mimes share theatre magic, wonder and nonverbal communication, as well as demonstrating the difference between mime and pantomime in three different shows.
Chic Street Man - the master blues and jazz musician reinforces positive values through his original musical compositions.
Craig Woodson's World Orchestra - Dr. Woodson invites students to become aware of the musical cultures of the world in a show exploring the origin, science and playing techniques of twelve homemade instruments.
Cyndy Turnage - students develop their own original ideas into stories, screenplays, books, songs, plays or video productions.
Daughters of the Purple Sage & Friends - incorporating authentic dress and historical content, this renowned cowgirl singing trio brings the music of the American West and the silver screen harmoniously to life.
David Prather - David brings together the power of poetry and mythology in two shows, and a new third show looks at our country through the lends of Whitman, Hughes and other American poets.
Dawn Dyson - folk and creative world dance; part of Aman Educators.
Denise Iketani - workshops in creative dramatics and storytelling, with strong connections to language arts.
Diane Ferlatte - three shows from this storyteller inspire audiences with personal and historical accounts of myths, fables, folktales, and stories of the African American experience.
Diavolo - contemporary dance company addressing issues of individual creative expression and trust.

Eiko Amano - enhance motor skills, aesthetic awareness and creative vision with ceramics workshop.
Elisha Wilson-Beach - workshop series provides a student-centered atmosphere to explore the foundational dance elements of space, shape, time, movement and energy.
Elizabeth Karr - students use imagination, research, and improvisation to create, write and perform character monologues of historical and literary figures.
Eth-Noh-Tec - fusing Eastern and Western performance motifs, Eth-Noh-Tec intertwine theatre, dance and music in unique programs of Asian tales.
Francisco Martinez Dancetheatre - two shows are available - American Collage featuring the music of Joplin, Gershiwn and Copeland; and Cancionero featuring dance to musce from Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Cuba & Mexico.
A Gaelic Gathering: Irish Music & Dance - celebrates the exuberance of Irish culture.
Geri Keams - dramatically brings traditional Native American myths and legends to life.
Gina Fields - focuses on basic storytelling techniques and dramatic skills for performance.
The Goin' South Band - foot stompin' Cajun music, Country Roots, Appalachian mountain tunes, Bluegrass and Delta Blues.
Got Rhythm! - dance and music experience based in the indigenous American art form of rhythm tap dance.
History of Rock n' Roll - this multimedia performance shows how gospel, folk, and rhythm and blues evolved into rock n' roll.
Istvan Szabo - folk and creative world dance; part of Aman Educators.
Japanese Festival Sounds - the ancient art form of takio comes alive with this compelling trio whose musicians are amongst the best known Japanese American artists in the country.
Joan Harrison - workshops can focus on drawing, painting, mask-making, textiles, paper mural, clay structures and environmental installations.
John Zeretzke - a magical, musical journey in which audiences will see and hear unusual and unique instruments found throughout the world and learn of their cultural significance.
Johnavalos Rios - indigenous and contemporary Mexican dances with cultural and historical connections.
Julie Kirk - students create an Italian street painting, making connections to history, math and science.
Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre of New Zealand - the heritage of the Maori people and other Polynesian tribes are brought to life through dance and music.
Kathryn Johnson - language and analytical skills are imparted through theatre games, improvisation and playwriting.
Khac Chi Ensemble - the music of the mountain people of Vietnam is featured in a performance often described as hauntingly beautiful from this masterful duo.
Korean Classical Music and Dance Company - classical cermonial court dances, social folk dance and traditional music.
Kristen Smiarowski - folk and creative world dance; part of Aman Educators.
Leonard Crofoot - improvisational movement within a choreographic structure, which can also incorporate poetry, literature, puppets and music.
Letters to Harriet Tubman - songs and stories of the Civil War era tell the adventures of "General Tubman", the heroic woman who fought slavery through the underground railroad.
Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company - a captivating performance revealing Chinese culture and history, accentuated by colorful costumes and traditional props.
Linda Andrade of Sakai Flamenco - introduces students to Spanish Gypsy history, cultural traditions, lifestyle and the evolution of Flamenco as an art form
Los Angeles Master Chorale - harmony, rhythm, dynamics and musical form and text are just a few of the concepts students will discover in this vocal music performance from one of the world's leading choral groups.
Lula Washington Dance Theatre - one of Los Angeles' leading contemporary dance companies captivates audiences as it communicates the African American experience through movement.
Lynnanne Hanson-Miller - folk and creative world dance; part of Aman Educators.
Madeleine Dahm - British dance artist Madeleine Dahm draws inspiration from the legendary masters of dance, as she explores the historical impact and modern day relevance of these great pioneers.

Maire Clerkin - Traditional, Rhythmic & Creative Irish Dance and Irish Dance Drama.
Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano - Nativad "Nati" Cano and his band Los Camperos share the art and history of Mariachi with students in this interactive performance.
Martin Espino - experience the indigenous music of the Americas through authentic instruments, instrument-making and song.
Masato Baba - students will learn the instruments, rhythms and culture of the Japanese American taiko in highly interactive workshops.
The Mask Messenger - this show uses physical comedy and theatre to explore the artistic, cultural and psychological use of masks through a survey of nearly twenty characters.
Megan Hook - students will explore the fundamental elements of music while learning the foundation of healthy singing through residencies that focus on singing songs.
Melanie Stimmell - these workshops introduce students to art through the development and completion of Italian street paintings.
Melody of China - comprised of musicians from some of the most prestigious music conservatories in China, Melody of China beguiles audiences in a performance that includes intruments more than 2,000 years old.
Michael "Badhair" Williams - stories that enthrall audiences, transporting listeners to Appalachia where they will learn about the daily lives of people and the cultures that comprise their heritage.
Moscow Nights - trio of classically-trained musicians from Russia delights audiences with humorous songs, lyrical suites and pulsating dance numbers reflecting traditional and contemporary Russian culture.
Musical Theatre Guild - two outstanding original Broadway reviews are available from this highly regarded company.
Musicantica - folk music from Southern Italy on instruments ranging from the mandolin to sheep copper bells.
Noah Andzongo - shows students the traditions and history of Cameroon through the art of dance, music and stories.
North Wind Quintet - five talented musicians introduce audiences to the world of orchestral wind instruments as well as introduce famous composers, basic music principals and orchestration.
Olga Loya - Olga uses a dramatic mix of Spanish and English to share tales from Latin America and stories from her own varied and colorful life.
Olivier Tarpaga - students are introduced to the dance, music and culture of West African countries, including Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Senegal.
Pacifico Dance Company - performance uses complex rhythmic footwork, dynamic choreography, with authentic props and costumes to present a colorful range of dance traditions of Mexico.
Patrick Ball - this acclaimed Celtic harp player and storyteller shares legends of old Ireland accompanied by music, taking audiences through the rich history of Ireland's fairies and wee people.
Paul Tracey - this talented singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, storyteller and folklorist has six different shows available which correlate to various aspects of academic study.
The Perfect Gentlemen - a unique blend of harmony and humor which dates back to the days of vaudeville, introducing audiences to Barbershop and other popular American musical styles of the 20th Century.
Peggy Hasegawa - origami, papermaking and book art.
Peter Kors - use improvisation and other theatre techniques to transform a story into a short performance piece.
The Pink Dress - a poignant puppet theatre play featuring exquisite traditional and innovative puppetry and original music set inside a World War II Japanese American Internment Camp.

Quetzalcoatl - the group performs authentic folk music from Mexico, South America and Cuba, as well as their own contemporary compositions.
Rob Bowers - workshops in vocal music and musical theatre, which also include language and dramatic performance skills.
Rochel Garner Coleman - the lives of two fascinating historical characters are dramatized in his one-man shows.
Rosina Didyk - folk and creative world dance; part of Aman Educators.
Sakai Flamenco - performance demonstrates the power of percussive dance in a blend of cultural traditions emanating from Southern Spain.
Salaam Ensemble - Salaam, an Arabic word meaning peace, brings together five musicians in a celebration of Middle and Near East music.
Sharon Compton - provides students with the opportunity to create from their own vision, based on a theme which is easily linked to curriculum.
String Family Players - this dynamic quintet introduces students to the violin, viola, cello and double bass in two shows.
Suzanna Guzman/Los Angeles Opera - an interactive program that demonstrates the universal appeal of opera and introduces major elements of opera including it's history and live excerpts of famous arias.
Terrance Laine - using homemade and ethnic instruments to demonstrate the science of sound, this uniquely talented musician will capture your musical spirit and imagination in two solo shows.
Tiffany Bong - stimulating workshops in Hip Hop/Street Dance that introduce students to the history and culture of dance.
The Tinkers - jigs and reels from the Scottish and Irish Highlands delight audiences of all ages.
We Tell Stories - this storytelling troupe offers seven programs employing literature, folklore and mythology for audiences of all ages.
Will & Company - this multicultural ensemble will present five plays this year.
World Kulintang Institute - the rare, ancient music of the Southern Philippines is presented in a compelling performance which features the kulintang, supporting instruments and traditional attire of the region.
Zun-Zun - has spent many years in the endangered rain forests of the Americas discovering a vast array of sights, sounds, stories and songs; now this musical duo helps audiences celebrate these discoveries.
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