2013-033 EDC-Arts - McDougle Elementary School PTA $1,000

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Arts in Education Grant—Fall 2012-13 McDougle Elementary School PTA Zapateaclos are dances enjoyed throughout the state of Guerrero- They reflect the rhythm of people willing to express the joy of life with all their strength- In the state of Sonora,the Yaqui Indians perform their elaborate Deer Dance before beginning the hunt. Dance is very important to Mexico and the Mexicarits. Almost everybody dances socially, learning at least a few of the many different club-style dances. Children are taught to dance every year in schoul- The best are allowed to participate in the sdiool's own Ballet R.4k.lonco- After school there are many professional dance groups throughout Mexico- What you will see in these performances are a few of the different styles of dome in Mexico- Chie of the goals of the Ballet is to be able to awaken a sense of culture within the students' own lives, creating interest and pride in their own cultural backgrounds,and engendering a sense of respect for other cultures. Dances Paso d*Camino This dance hcAx)rs the four directions:north,south,east and west- The dance begins with the performers lowering their bodies in a symbolic homage to each of the four directions- Guadolaiata This is a dance that honors our ancestors,the Aztecs- It also contains various tap combinations,which are called Zap At&ados- Tonancin The entire dance is performed in a circular configuration to show reverence to the mother of all peoples,mother earth. Dancers also demonstrate reverence to the heavens and to the land when they raise and lower their outstretched arms in unison. Fuego This spectacular dance is dedicated to the sun- The Aztecs worshiped the sun as a force that creates and sustains life- El Segundo Jorabe and Diana These are dances whose movements give a taste of the history of hUtchocicall,a region that was s1rongly influenced by Spain in the 16th and 17th centuries. La Rasp* The purpose of this dance is to encourage children to carry on the dances and traditions of Mexico and other cultures It involves audience participation and teaches children and adults alike some basic movements and steps of the well lau>wn Mexican Glance. San de[a Negra and Jorahe Tapa4io These flirtatious;dances from Jalisco highlight the courtship of this region of Mexico- The men's costurries show influences from Spain and China. Son de la Negro is a love song that the men of Jalisco dedicate in admiration to the dark,exotic beauty of the women of this region- larabe Topatio, commonly known as the hNexican Hat Dance, is the fast-paced, happy love song that is considered the national folk dance of Mexico- Vocabulary Ballet Folkl*rito-Used to signify groups that dance the folk dances of Mexico, as opposed to groups that dance classical ballet,a French inventiom Pinata-A traditional childrerfs game. It is a paper-macho object in any shape, desired,filled with goodies. The children take turns trying to hit it while blindfolded,until it breaks and releases the tor arid candies. Piano-A step,where the whole foot is suspended in the air and then hits the ground flat- Tocon-The heel of the s&-)e- As a step,where the-whole foot is in the air and only the front of the shoe hits the ground- Gatillo-A step wherein the front part of the foot remains on the ground,only the heel lifts and then strikes the ground- Sencillo-Where the foot hits the ground once- Doble-Where the foot Wits the ground twice- Muchucil-The big drum used by the Aztecs to give them rhythm Tepanastle-A smaller percussion instrument used to give a higher pitched sound. Guaje-A hallowed-out gourd filled with seeds used as rattle. Every dancer carries(me. Penacho-The elaborate headpieces worn by the dancers. Page 19 of 24