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pyrotechnics, dramatic facial expressions, and dynamic physicality to make the <br /> stories she told come to life while conveying life lessons through her narratives. <br /> Relying on cultural traditions from around the world, Ms. Washington presented <br /> fairytales and folktales that completely captivated the students in our upper grades. <br /> Jabali African Acrobats —The Jabali African Acrobats from Mombasa, Kenya <br /> performed two shows at our school, one for our K-2nd grades and one for our 3rd-5'h <br /> grades. Making use of acrobatics, contortions, tumbling, human pyramids, chair <br /> balancing skills, and dance, they amazed our students and kept them on the edge of <br /> their seats. Exemplifying the link between athletics and the arts, their thrilling <br /> performances were set within a comedic framework and used electrifying music. <br /> During the 2011-12 school year, our students enjoyed the following performances: <br /> Transactors Improv did a "Back To School" themed improvisational show for 3rd_51n <br /> grades. Transactors Improv is the oldest active improvisational theater group in the <br /> South. Their work focuses on emotion, physicality, character, commitment, <br /> teamwork, and fun. Their approach to improvisation revolves around discovery rather <br /> than invention. <br /> Doug Berky incorporated storytelling styles from many diverse cultures into his <br /> presentations at the school. His performances include the use of masks, mime, <br /> inventive costumes, and puppetry to introduce families to a collection of wisdom <br /> stories from around the world. <br /> David Gonzalez presented "Cuentos — Tales from the Latino World," creating a vivid <br /> .and captivating picture of the people and rich cultures of the Spanish-speaking world <br /> with colorful tales from the Caribbean, South America, and the Bronx. <br /> Farmer Jason presented a concert of sing-alongs and good-time songs. Whether it <br /> is the diversity of our natural world, or where good, healthy food really comes from, <br /> or the farm and forest animals around us, Jason transforms family music, pulling <br /> from his own musical journey pioneering the fusion of punk rock and country. <br /> In previous years, performances have included: <br /> The Hoop of Life by Native American hoop dancer, Kevin Locke <br /> The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Bright Star Children's Theatre <br /> Fiesta Flamenco by the Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana dance troupe <br /> The Legend of Chocolate by The Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre <br /> Native Voices by Lakota storyteller Dovie Thomason <br /> Magical Mask, Mime and Music of Japan by Kuniko Yamamoto <br /> Hands and Feet Speak by Djembe Fire (African dancing and drumming) <br /> Chinese Dance Collection by Yu Wei <br /> Jackie Robinson:A Game Apart by Mike Wiley <br /> A jazz performance by Marcus Roberts <br /> Marsh Madness by Roger Day <br /> PROPOSED USES OF GRANT FUNDS <br /> For the third year in a row, income to our PTA and thus the Cultural Enrichment budget <br /> has decreased. This is due in part to the nationwide economic downturn and in part to <br /> the closing of the Carrboro branch of the PTA Thrift Shop during construction of an <br />