Workshop: The diverse culture and evolving history of Mexico are explored in workshops with artist and dance educator Johnavalos Rios. Students are able to learn a specific dance, hear about the dance's region of origin and the history and significance of the steps and movements. Workshops can focus on: indigenous dances such as the Animals of Mexico dances or Aztec Myths, Mestizo Festival dances, or dances that evolved from the rich blending of Indian, Spanish and African cultures; or California Ranchero.

Price:
$75 per 45-minute workshop, plus possible planning fee. Minimum four workshops per day must be scheduled.

Age Group:All Ages
Capacity:1 Classroom (maximum of 35 students, plus regular teacher)
Availability:Year Round

Teacher In-Service Price: $100/hour (2-hour minimum required), plus additional planning fee.
Capacity: 40 Educators

Teachers will learn Mexican dances in a theatrical context, developed and evolved from post-conquest sixteenth century through the twenty-first century. This session will focus on dances rooted in indigenous culture fused with Christian elements.

To design an arts education program with this artist, please call (213) 250-ARTS or email education@musiccenter.org.

Prices are for services between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009.