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DocuSign Envelope ID: 123032AC- 70BA -4E92- 9348- 95F9CDA1629A <br />Artist Description Pline Mounzeo started playing music in the Congo at a young age, <br />and his interest in his country's traditional rhythm with the Ngoma <br />drum developed quickly. In 2005, Mounzeo joined a Senegalese <br />dance company, and the following year the company won first place <br />in Theatre de la Cite's Sixth Edition of Choreographic Encounters of <br />Africa and the Indian Ocean. They went on tour to perform in theaters <br />and festivals of seven African countries in 2007. Mounzeo developed <br />into an artistic instructor by leading workshops in Montessori <br />schools in France. He shared his gift of dance at Eolo where he <br />taught young people with autism. His work with Eolo led to his <br />opportunity to train with musicians and singers of the Opera de Lyon <br />which expanded to his audiences. Mounzeo's rising professional <br />career in modern contemporary dance inspired his desire to <br />experience new cultures offered by several countries in Europe and <br />in Africa. In 2008, he decided to discover the culture of the United <br />States and took his music and knowledge of Congolese tradition to <br />share with it. Since his time in the United States, he has performed <br />and taught traditional Congolese drumming and dance at <br />universities, music festivals and artist camps from California to New <br />York and many states in between. He participates in UNC Hospital's <br />Door -to -Door Healing Arts program that brings professional <br />performing and visual artists to patients, staff and caregivers at UNC <br />Hospitals. Mounzeo's first album was titled, "Bou Nzenza," translated <br />from the Kongo language to mean "Foreign." Mounzeo was chosen <br />for this performance and residency to offer students perspective into <br />another culture through a fun, engaging format. His experience and <br />connection with his audience creates an optimal learning <br />environment for children. <br />Are you hiring Yes <br />multicultural artists <br />with the requested <br />funds from this <br />grant? <br />What is the total <br />amount you will pay <br />the multicultural <br />artists with the funds <br />you receive from this <br />grant? <br />How will the <br />project /program be <br />publicized and <br />promoted to reach <br />intended <br />participants? <br />1250 <br />The Hillsborough Elementary PTA will publicize the residency on the <br />Weekly Wire, an electronic newsletter sent out at the beginning of <br />each week. Third grade teachers will also include the residency <br />information in their weekly classroom newsletters and on their class <br />web sites. In addition, Pline Mounzeo will also provide packets for <br />students to take home during the residency so families can be <br />involved in the experience. <br />