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historical significance of traditional lion and dragon dances and were encouraged to <br /> think about what it might have been like to grow up in a different time and place. <br /> Bright Star presented the play "Lincoln and Tubman" to students in grades 3rd <br /> In this production, Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Tubman came together to share their <br /> roles in ending slavery in America and conveyed to the audience the importance of <br /> education. Bright Star's production delved into the childhoods of these two <br /> remarkable figures and recreated key moments and events that shaped bcth of their <br /> lives. The show celebrated the many contributions of these two heroic Ame,icans. <br /> During 2012-2013, the following performers visited Estes Hills Elementary School: <br /> Bright Star performed for our K-2nd grade students, bringing the stories of Johnrly <br /> Appleseed, Daniel Boone, and Paul Bunyan to life by combining traditional American <br /> Tall Tales with toe-tapping, old fashioned, southern style bluegrass music for an <br /> upbeat production that had our students fully engaged. <br /> Hobey Ford performed his "Migration" story twice, once for our K-2nd grades and <br /> once for our 3rd-5th grades. In his original story, Mr. Ford told about a Mexican girl <br /> named Beatriz ("traveler") and her family's migration from their home near Mexico <br /> City to the United States using realistic puppets that served to bring his story to life. <br /> Donna Washington —A vibrant, dynamic storyteller, Ms. Washington perfcrmed one <br /> show for our 3rd-5th graders using her incredible vocal pyrotechnics, dramatic facial <br /> expressions, and energetic physicality to make her stories come to life while at the <br /> same time conveying life lessons through her narratives. <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 3`d-5th <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, while exemplifying the link between athletics and the arts. <br /> During the 2011-12 school year, our students enjoyed the following performances: <br /> Transactors Improv performed a "Back To School" themed improvisational show for <br /> our 3rd-5th grades. The oldest active improvisational group in the South, Transactors <br /> Improv focused on emotion, physicality, character, commitment, teamwork, and fun. <br /> Doug Berky used storytelling styles from diverse cultures in his presentations at OLAr <br /> school. Mr. Berky made use of masks, mime, inventive costumes, and puppetry to <br /> introduce our students to a collection of wisdom 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 for OLAr <br /> students. In his performances, Farmer Jason transformed family music, pulling from <br /> his own musical journey that pioneers the fusion of punk rock and country. <br /> Estes Hills Elementary School, Page 2 o* 3 <br />