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HAVANA HOP: a children’s tale of culture and identity
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Grades preK-3
Salsa flavor meets hip-hop style! Young Yeila dreams of being a superstar, but her lack of confidence gives her awful stage fright. With advice from her mother, grandmother, and mentors, Yeila learns to look to her roots to gain confidence and be amazing!
Journey with Yeila as she travels to Cuba to visit her grandmother and discovers the strength of her multicultural heritage. The audience gets to dance along in this dynamic participation play, written and performed by Paige Hernandez with music by Nick the 1da.
This story speaks to anyone who rises to meet their future by calling on those who came before!
Social Studies, 21st Century Skills, Music, Theater, Dance
Teachers will be granted access to supplemental materials to help students prepare for and to reflect on their experience at the theater. Materials are generally available four-six weeks before the performance.
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Contact education@dmpa.org or 515-246-2355 with questions about content or the reservation process.
| Show Date | Time | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, January 22, 2024 | 10:00 AM | ||
| Monday, January 22, 2024 | 12:00 PM | ||
| Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | 10:00 AM | ||
| Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | 12:00 PM | ||
| Wednesday, January 24, 2024 | 10:00 AM | ||
| Wednesday, January 24, 2024 | 12:00 PM | ||
| Thursday, January 25, 2024 | 10:00 AM | ||
| Thursday, January 25, 2024 | 12:00 PM | ||
| Friday, Janaury 26, 2024 | 10:00 AM | ||
| Friday, Janaury 26, 2024 | 12:00 PM |
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"To have been given the chance to work with a professional choreographer and music director! Wow!"
- Ridg, Waukee High School