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2012-283 EDC - Arts - Glenwood Elementary School PTA for Spring 2012 Grassroots Arts Awards $ 1,000
/ i .r�✓ o � o Ilf ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION z s C$ N r Spring,2012 GRANT AGREEMENT c ` COMMISSION ° U n c � THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 19th day of July, 2012, by and between Orange County ("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts Commission") and Glenwood Elementary School PTA("Grant Recipient"). WHEREAS, the Arts Commission is a countywide arts agency that ensures the growth of local arts experiences by providing funding and support for diverse high quality programs and projects. WHEREAS, the Arts Commission administers the Spring and Fall Arts Grants Program to provide economic opportunities to Orange County artists and non-profit organizations coordinating arts projects benefiting the citizens of Orange County. WHEREAS, the Spring Arts Grants Program is supported by Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Cultural Resources and the National Endowment for the Arts. WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient was selected by the Arts Commission to receive the Spring Arts Grant through the procedures duly adopted by the Arts Commission; and WHEREAS, both parties wish to promote and maintain the integrity and clarity of the Grant Recipient's ideas and statements and delineate the Grant Recipient's obligations to the County; NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the Grant Recipient, for the consideration and under the conditions hereinafter set forth, agree as follows: 1. Approved Grant Project. Grant funds are provided under this Agreement for the project ("Project") described in the Grant Recipient's Grant Application, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A. 2. Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) have been awarded by the Arts Commission to the Grant Recipient for the approved Project. These funds must be matched at least dollar-for-dollar with cash from the Grant Recipient's funds not derived from either Orange County appropriations or the North Carolina Arts Council. 3. Contingency. This grant is contingent on North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Program funding to the Arts Commission. Final decisions on Grassroots Program funds to the North Carolina Arts Council are subject to approval by the North Carolina General Assembly. 4. Responsibilities of the Grant Recipient 1 Revised May 2012 A. Implementation. The Project implementation shall take place between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. The Project shall be implemented in the manner described in Exhibit A. Time is of the essence in the implementation of the Project. B. Modifications to project. Grant Recipient shall present major changes to the original proposal, including but not limited to changes in design, implementation schedule and increase in Project budget by more than 10%, in writing to the Arts Commission for approval. Arts Commission shall approve or disapprove Grant Recipient's request for modifications within seven (7) days of receipt thereof. Consent to project modifications shall not be unreasonably withheld. Arts Commission's decisions shall be in writing. In the event the Arts Commission fails to approve or disapprove the requested modifications within the time stated herein,the modifications shall be deemed approved. C. Non—assignment. The grant cannot be assigned or transferred to a different project or artist without prior written approval of the Arts Commission. D. Records. Grant Recipient must maintain records and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred and revenues acquired during the Project implementation. Grant Recipient shall maintain financial records pertaining to the Project for three (3) years from the date of this Agreement, in case of audit. E. Use of Funds. Grant Recipient shall not use the grant funds to repay outstanding taxes or other debts of any nature. The grants shall be utilized solely for the purpose of implementing the Project and Project related expenses. F. Final Repo . Grant Recipient shall submit to the Arts Commission a Final Report on or before Friday, July 5, 2013 . The Final Report shall be in the format required by the North Carolina Arts Council. Failure to submit the Final Report or late submission of the Final Report, for any reason, shall be grounds for denial and/or cancellation of grant funds for the Project and future grant proposals. 5. Responsibilities of the Arts Commission A. Payment. The Arts Commission shall release the grant funds in the amount of $1,000 to the Grant Recipient. 6. Publicity A. Acknowledgement. Credit must be given to the Orange County Arts Commission using the Arts Commission logo and if State funds are received to the North Carolina Grassroots Program in brochures, news releases, programs, and all other printed and online publications. Copies of such printed materials must accompany the evaluation report. When no printed information is used, verbal credit shall be given. In addition, all print and promotional material must include the following credit line(check all that apply): 2 Revised May 2012 i. County Funds Only. "This program is supported by the Orange County Arts Commission. " ii. x North Carolina Arts Council Funding. "This program is supported by the Orange County Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency. " B. The Grant Recipient must enter all events, exhibits and performances open to the public and related to this grant award on the ExploreChapelHillARTS.com website and display ExploreChapelHiI ARTS.com publicity materials (postcards, brochures, etc.) prominently and consistently at their venue or performance space. In addition, the Grant Recipient must add a link to the ExploreChapelHillARTS.com (ExploreChapelHillARTS.com logo preferred) to their main webpage. The Grant Recipient shall contact the Orange County Arts Commission for replacement ExploreChapelHillARTS.com publicity materials. 7. Indemnity. The Grant Recipient agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County, the Arts Commission and the North Carolina Arts Council and their officers and employees from any and all claims or actual injury, damage or loss to a person, or real or personal property that results from or is in any way connected to the use of the grant funds. 8. Independent Contractor. The Grant Recipient is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent or other representative of the County and/or the Arts Commission. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create the relationship of principal and agent, or employer and employee, between Grant Recipient and Arts Commission or Orange County Government. Grant Recipient understands and agrees that he/she is not authorized to incur any expenses or any liability whatsoever on behalf of the County or the Arts Commission and has no authority, expressed or implied, to obligate or make representations on behalf of the County or the Arts Commission. In addition, Grant Recipient agrees to maintain his or her own worker's compensation insurance for himself/herself and his or her employees for the duration of the art work's installation. 9. Termination A. In the event of any of the circumstances set forth below (hereinafter referred to as "default"),the Arts Commission may immediately terminate this Agreement: (i) Any fraudulent representation in any verification required to obtain payment under this Agreement or other dishonesty on a material matter relating to the performance of services under this Agreement. (ii) Nonperformance, incomplete service or performance, or failure to satisfactorily perform any part of the Project or to comply with any provision of this Agreement, as determined by the Arts Commission in its sole discretion. 3 Revised May 2012 (iii) Failure to adhere to the terms of applicable county, state or federal laws, regulations, or stated public policy. B. In the event of default by the Grant Recipient, the Arts Commission has the discretion to elect to terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part and/or require the Grant Recipient to repay the grant funds within seven (7) from written notice of default or allow the grant recipient the opportunity to cure the default. This clause shall not be interpreted to limit the County's or the Arts Commission's remedies in law or in equity. 10. Miscellaneous. A. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the attachments contain the final and entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. All modifications and amendments to this Agreement shall be in writing. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors and assigns. B. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina and the Orange County. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Orange County and the Grant Recipient have signed this Grant Agreement, effective on the last date this Agreement is signed by both parties as indicated by the dates set forth under signatures below. For an on behalf of the Grant Recipient 210 7 1)I-Z- Glenwood Elementary School PTA Date For and on b�:Jjr ty Government 60 Frank W. Clifton, County talager Date For and on behalf of Orange County Arts Commission/approved as to technical content 7 -30 Z-. Steve Brantley,Economic Devel"t Director Date Approved as to farm and legal sufficiency .49nette M. Moore, Staff Attorney Date 4 Revised May 2012 i This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act Clarence G. Grier,Administrative and Financial Services Date 5 Revised May 2012 Arts in Education Grant - Spring ORANGE COUNTY ARTS 2012- 13 Application Form COMMISSION ORANGE COUNTY ARTS Orange County Arts Commission COMMISSION Promoting the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina Evaluation Criteria • Artistic merit of program. • Populations served— impact for geographic&traditionally under-served populations. • Feasibility of proposed activity & effectiveness in providing high-impact arts experiences in schools. • Cooperation between schools and artists. • Evidence of feasibility of program, community support, and responsiveness to community needs. • Integration of arts program into grade-level appropriate curriculum. 1 Applicant Information Applicant Name Glenwood Elementary School PTA Mailing Address 2 Prestwick Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 Daytime Phone 919-968-3473 Fax Number 919-969-2387 Email Address glenwoodptachccs @gmail.com_ Web Site http://www2.chccs.kl2.nc.us/glenwood/pta Project Director Kate Underhill Title Cultural Arts Coordinator DUNS Number 2 Project Director Information Project Director Home Address 1201 Hillview Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Daytime Phone 919-444-3471 Evening Phone same Email Address kateaunderhillaWmail.com 3 Grant Request Summary Arts Program Grant Request $1000 Total Cash Match $1000 Total Organizational Budget 2010-2011 $1500 (PTSA/Cultural Enrichment 2011-2012 $1500 Committee/Arts Program) 2012-2013 $1800 Summary Statement for Proposed Uses of Arts in Education Grant: The Glenwood Elementary PTA would like to bring two performance groups to Glenwood Elementary during the 2012-2013 school year as part of our Cultural Enrichment program. Questions? Call us at(919) 968-2011 • Deliver Application to: 501 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC A Proposal to Further Multi-Cultural Education Through the Arts Glenwood Elementary School in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School District is a highly culturally diverse setting which prides itself on serving students and families from all over the world. Walk through the halls at Glenwood and you will see flags flying every few feet which represent the different countries from which Glenwood students originate. We are asking the Orange County Arts Commission to assist us in our goal of continuing our multi-cultural tradition by providing us with funding for fun, educational multi-cultural arts programming at our school. Glenwood Elementary is Chapel Hill's oldest operating school with a great sense of history and community, and is home to 506 K-5 students. The school has one of the most diverse populations in the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools and hosts one of the few Mandarin/English Dual Language programs in the country. Glenwood receives funding as a Title 1 school, and over 20% of our students receive free and reduced lunch. Students come from almost every continent and speak over 15 languages. Our school is home to a diverse mixture of students including those who need ESL services as well as assistance with learning differences. Every fall we celebrate our diversity by hosting a Multi-Cultural Gala event that highlights the cultural features of all our families, bringing the community together to experience food, costumes, music and displays from around the world. In addition to our commitment to provide a multicultural education to Glenwood's students, we are committed to equalizing and closing the"achievement gap" frequently experienced by students of African American descent. One of Glenwood's highest priorities is to boost the performance of children from ethnic backgrounds who display slightly lower academic performance. We believe that exposure to and experiences with the arts in education is one key ingredient to realizing this goal. Our school prioritizes the success of lower performing students and closing the achievement gap. Our"School Improvement Plan" emphasizes the need to utilize culturally proficient instructional strategies in order to improve the learning of all of our students. Culturally proficient teaching strategies are of key importance to Glenwood teachers. Teachers have spent many hours in equity training. During the 2011-12 school year every teacher completed an equity self assessment and participated in staff activities which led to important and courageous conversations about race and cultural differences in students. We strive to make our teaching strategies culturally relevant for all students. Glenwood staff engages students in multi-cultural activities throughout the school year. Students participate in a Multi-Cultural Gala Event in the Fall during which Glenwood families showcase food and items from their cultures, in a French Cafe where students and staff participate in a French style outdoor cafe, in a Chinese New Year celebration in which art classes create Chinese art which is displayed throughout the school and in a "Beauty Breakfast" during which parents view the work of students who have described what is beautiful in themselves and others. In most classrooms, parents from different countries are invited to come in and speak about holiday traditions. The importance of multicultural programming at Glenwood cannot be overestimated. We believe that, by inviting performance artists who present multicultural perspectives in their dance, music and storytelling,we could take our goals for multicultural curriculum to a new and exciting level. Studying and reading about various cultures provides only a basic level of knowledge relative to multi-culturalism. Actually seeing and hearing multi-culturalism in art will bring a whole new appreciation to Glenwood's students and families. The Performance artists who could bring their unique take on multicultural education in music and drama would make an enormous impact at our school which has already primed students for a global world view. We are requesting the assistance of the Orange County Arts Commission in bringing the following performers to Glenwood Elementary; The Bright Star Touring Theater and the Ballet Folklorico Mexico. After careful consideration, we have decided that these performers most closely align with our curriculum objectives at Glenwood. Glenwood Elementary adheres to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for guidance in curriculum standards. An essential learning outcome in the State arts curriculum is "COMPETENCY GOAL 9: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture." We believe that, in addition to the learning activities in Glenwood's music program, Bright Star's "Bluegrass and Tall Tales" presentation would be an extremely valuable way to educate our students about America's best storytelling and musical traditions. Another goal in the N.C. Standard Course of Study states, "3.07 Describe art, music, and craft forms in the United States and compare them to various art forms in Canada, Mexico, and selected countries of Central America." What better way to excite interest in the art forms of Mexico than to see the Ballet Folklorico Mexico in person? The Bright Star Touring Theater, offering two shows for$1125.00, would greatly enhance both our literacy and social studies curriculum in multicultural storytelling and song. The"Blue Grass and Tall Tales" performance, appropriate for grades pre-K through 5, would allow all of our students to participate in the stories and music of Americana. The emphasis on American Tall Tails would reinforce the 5th gr. literacy unit on American folk tales and make it come alive for the students. The second Bright Star production, "Soundtrack to Freedom,"which presents American history through song, including the American Revolution, the Civil War, tribal songs, and music of the Civil Rights era, would facilitate a level of appreciation and excitement in our students which books and computers could not. Likewise, for$700-800, the Ballet Folklorico Mexico, known worldwide for their vivid presentation of the dance and music of various regions in Mexico, would add a layer of excitement to our multi-cultural curriculum that would make everyone want to celebrate. Glenwood Elementary is well equipped to host these exciting groups. Our school has a performance stage which could easily accommodate the casts of each group. The administrative staff of Glenwood fully supports our efforts to bring these groups to our school. Our Parent Teacher Association is prepared to host the events and the arts and music departments are prepared to help finalize details of the shows. Representatives of our PTA are I | . ' already incontact with the artists and are ready to facilitate their trip to Chapel Hill should we receive the requested grant monies.The artists have already sent information about their performances to Glenwood representatives and have study guides available which are aligned with our curriculum goals. We at Glenwood are very excited about the opportunity to apply for funding which would facilitate bringing these exciting artists to our school.The lives of students and families would be greatly enriched if we could host these events.The Parent Teacher Association of Glenwood is prepared to raise the matching funds ifvxewere tnbe awarded monies from the Orange County Arts Commission Arts in Education Grant. 2012-13 Arts in Education Application — Page Three G ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION Financial Information Please provide a projected budget for your proposed project utilizing the format below. Project Expenses Cash = Grant Amount + Applicant Expenses Requested Cash Match A Personnel Administrative staff Artistic staff Technical/Production staff B Outside Fees and Services Artistic contracts _$2800 _$1000 _$1800 Other contracts: C Space Rental D Travel E Marketing F Remaining Project Expenses G Total Cash Expenses _$2800 = _$1000 + _$1800 Project Income Cash Income A Admissions B Contracted Services Revenue C Other Revenue(specify) Bake Sale D Private Support Corporate support Foundation support Other private support E Government Support Federal State/regional (not including this request) Local(not including this request) F Applicant Cash _$1800 G Grant Amount Requested _$1000 in this application H Total Cash Income _$2800 (must equal Total Cash Expenses, Item G above) Ali . G2012-13 Arts in Education Application — Page Four ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION Signatures g,ca k i ��,LL l 20 Signature of Project Director D to Kate Underhill Typed or Printed Name — Project Director �-- ( -/�-) Signature of Aut orizin Official Date Sally Taylor Typed or Printed Name —Authorizing Official INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE FUNDED INCOME 10-11 Budget Contributions Unrestricted $500 Cultural Enrichment Grants $0 TOTAL Contributions $500 Fundraising Book Fair $1,087 Coffee Fundraiser $600 PTA Thrift Shop $9,183 Read-a-Thou $2,952 School Pictures $3,418 Spring Fair $1,400 T-shirts $356 Technology Drive $0 Walk for Education $4,379 Yearbooks $0 TOTAL Fundraising $23,375 PTA Membership Glenwood PTA Dues $5,055 TOTAL PTA Membership $5,055 Rebate Programs Harris Teeter $678 General Mills $181 TOTAL Rebate Programs $859 TOTAL INCOME $29,789 EXPENSES YTD Actuals Community Building Events Custodial Tips $75 Holiday Parade and Float $189 Movie Night $263 Welcome Picnic $309 TOTAL Community Building Events $836 Miscellaneous Expenses Returned Checks $88 TOTAL Miscellaneous Expenses $88 Publicity Gator's Tale $0 Student Directory $0 TOTAL Publicity $0 PTA Administrative Board Discretionary $263 Insurance $190 Supplies $378 Local PTA Dues $5 NC PTA Dues $332 PTA Classroom Benefits $1,060 CPA Fees $700 TOTAL PTA Administrative $2,928 School Staff Support Principal Discretionary $1,500 Staff Professional Growth &Dev $600 Teacher Appreciation $1,453 Teacher Professional Library $0 Nat'l Library of Virtual Manipulatives $599 TOTAL School Staff Support $3,553 Special Projects Botanical Gardens $1,000 March Madness $50 Landscaping $0 Personalized Gator Floor Mats $1,030 TOTAL Special Projects $2,080 Student Enrichment Art Supplies $202 Classroom Libraries $63 Computer Supplies $0 Cultural Enrichment $1,675 Dual Language Textbooks $0 Field Trip Transportation $1,075 French Program $300 Gifted Level Books $0 Gifted Materials $0 Graduation $0 Library Books&AV $0 Multi-Cultural Gala Project $197 Music&Chorus $574 Reader of the Month $0 Odyssey of the Mind $355 Science $271 Sound to Sea Scholarship $1,000 Visiting Artists $600 PE Supplies $897 TOTAL Student Enrichment $7,209 Student Welfare Emergency Student Needs $210 Health Room $0 MECCA $150 PTA Thrift Shop Gift Cards $0 Summer Scholarships $125 TOTAL Student Welfare $485 Teacher Disc Funds $6,343 TOTAL Teacher Disc Funds $5,718 TOTAL EXPENSES $23,521 OVERALL TOTAL $6,268 INCOME 11-12 Budget Contributions SAS $500 Wells Fargo Grant $1,000 TOTAL Contributions $1,500 Fundraising Book Fair $2,064 Coffee Fundraiser $568 PTA Thrift Shop $10,789 Read-a-Thon $0 School Pictures $3,333 Spring Fair $0 T-shirts $2,260 Technology Drive $0 Walk for Education $3,988 Yearbooks $0 Coupon Books $2,834 Business Sponsorships $1,700 Restaurant Nights $600 Town of Chapel Hill Mtg Bake Sale $100 Movie Nights $214 Fund Your PTA Site $572 TOTAL Fundraising $29,022 PTA Membership Glenwood PTA Dues $5,550 TOTAL PTA Membership $5,550 Rebate Programs Harris Teeter $546 General Mills $382 Weaver Street $170 Grocery Cards TOTAL Rebate Prograrnsl $1,098 TOTAL INCOME $37,170 EXPENSES Actuals Community Building Events Custodial Tips $158 Holiday Parade and Float $0 Movie Night $120 Welcome Picnic $304 TOTAL Community Building Events $582 Miscellaneous Expenses Returned Checks $112 Returned Check Fees $25 TOTAL Miscellaneous Expenses $137 Publicity Gator's Tale $0 Student Directory $32 T-shirts $1,714 Yearbooks $0 TOTAL Publicity $1,746 PTA Administrative Board Discretionary $0 Insurance $190 Supplies $184 Local PTA Dues $50 NC PTA Dues $516 PTA Classroom Benefits $1,300 CPA Fees $70 TOTAL PTA Administrative $2,310 School Staff Support Principal Discretionary $1,500 Staff Professional Growth & Dev $750 Teacher Appreciation $0 Teacher Professional Library $0 Nat'l Library of Virtual Manipulatives $0 TOTAL School Staff Support $2,250 Special Projects Botanical Gardens $1,000 March Madness $0 Landscaping $0 Personalized Gator Floor Mats $0 2012/2013 Savings $8,000 Playground Fund $3,506 TOTAL Special Projects $12,506 Student Enrichment Art Supplies $0 Classroom Libraries $592 Computer Supplies $0 Cultural Enrichment $1,575 Dual Language Textbooks $0 Field Trip Transportation $0 French Program $250 Gifted Level Books $0 Graduation $0 Library Books&AV $0 Multi-Cultural Gala Project $0 Music&Chorus $0 Reader of the Month $0 Odyssey of the Mind $135 Science $564 Sound to Sea Scholarship $0 Visiting Artists $0 PE Supplies $0 TOTAL Student Enrichment $3,116 Student Welfare Emergency Student Needs $146 Health Room $0 MECCA $0 PTA Thrift Shop Gift Cards $130 Summer Scholarships $0 TOTAL Student Welfare $276 Teacher Disc Funds $6,012 TOTAL Teacher Disc Funds $6,012 TOTAL EXPENSES $28,935 OVERALL TOTAL $8,235 Artist Contact List Bright Star Touring Theatre National Touring Division 136 Round Top Road Asheville, NC 28803 (336) 558-7360 booking(Dbrightstar.com Ballet Folklorico de Mexico Class Act Performing Artists&Speakers, Inc. 1690 Cottage Dr Lake Geneva,WI 53147 262-245-0700 800-808-0917 class-actaclass-act.com Board Contact List PTA President Sally Taylor 215 Stagecoach Rd Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919-240-4792 sallyvtaylor(a)gmail.com PTA Vice President Kate Underhill 1201 Hillview Rd Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919-444-3471 kateaunderhill(a-)_g mail.com PTA Secretaries Glenn Parks and Brenda Nielsen 211 Rogerson Dr Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (919)967-8148 redvanparks(a-)vahoo.com PTA Treasurer Christina Harris 420 Whitehead Circle Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (919)806-3033 christina.harris a[7.sas.com r FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: National Touring Production of Jack's Adventure in American History to Perform Locally Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC, is visiting the area with their acclaimed production of Jack's Adventure in American History Jack's Adventure in American History is a 45-minute adventure celebrating the highlights of American History. In this interactive show, audiences have an opportunity to see more than 22 figures from our nation's vibrant past come hysterically to life. From Virginia Dare and George Washington to Neil Armstrong, the show leaves few stones unturned. Packed with audience participation, this play enables audience volunteers to help write the Constitution, work on Ford's assembly line and even demand the right to vote for women! Seen by audiences across America, Jack's Adventure in American History celebrates patriotism, citizenship and history in a fast-paced entertaining format. This production is best appreciated by audiences in grades 2nd and higher. Bright Star Touring Theatre serves more than 650 audiences annually with a variety of programs ranging from Jack's Adventure in American History to Aesop's Fables. The company is committed to providing professional theatre to audiences at an affordable and all-inclusive rate. Information about all the interactive shows touring this season, including production videos, photos, study guides and more is available online at www.brightstartheatre.com. For more information on Jack's Adventure in American History or Bright Star in general, please contact Bright Star Touring Theatre at (336) 558-7360. Bright Star Touring Theatre will appear at: Venue: Date and Time: Contact Person at Venue: Contact Info for Contact Person: Other Information: Bright Star Touring Theatre * www.brightstartheatre.com * 336-558-7360 • JACK'S ADVENTURE IN r' h About the show: Jack is in big trouble! He's just learned that he has to take an American History test- NOW! Fortunately, his teacher gives him a few minutes to study before the test. She reminds him to spend time thinking about what history would have been like it Jack had lived then. Well, Jack doesn't need to be told twice! He cracks open his history book and immediately begins a journey through 400 .� years of American history. From Virginia Dare to Neil Armstrong, some of the most influential, exciting and colorful figures in our country's past emerge to help Jack prepare for his test. In turn, Jack is able to help solve problems along with help from the audience in order to get the Constitution written, insure that women have the right to vote with the 19th Amend- ment, and work on Ford's assembly line! When his teacher returns, Jack is ready to take his test! At the end of the play, Jack's teacher asks that we all think hard about the contributions we can make in order to see our names in the American History book. Our history is constructed by people who contrib- uted magnificent inventions to our world. Can you think of any inventions you would like to create to help your fellow Americans? Take time after the play to think about that and come up with an answer. Other people were wonderful statesmen and patriots. What contributions would you like to make to our govern- ment and political landscape? Or perhaps your mark will be in the arts, in literature, or in sports! The possibilities are endless, so take your time and think about what you would most like to do to see your name in the history book. All of us have the power to make the world a better place, simply by starting small in our own communities! ,. a woras tO Theatre is a fo K W. tertainin9 Peo rm of storyteilin has its ple for thous g that has been n en- °wn kind of language.and of years, temps that actors, dir Theatre people u ec r Here are so use all the 'rectors,s, and other "th me eatre A ho or dance(or so hopeful actor will either read sing director to lnetrmes all three!) decide which ►n order for the a Particular role. actor she wants to cast in Ili IN I the a The director should dos where they should ld the script, m Each director uld go an h and tells g a story fro has a different w at they that each play e be unique director and this Y of tell w5� All of the s que from every other Means at is called the scene on the play! Of where the set. stage is the audie story takes s helps to paint a part of Lure nCe to follow the Place, so it is easier our actors use Play. For J easier for Oil painted ri use a backdrop, h is the background. whit the col- onstage b the Y the actors a e clothes that ar Part Of and even lack, costu e horn costa s shirt andes. The hats, mesl shoes are all show is 'Anything that Prop Can Props used by he act Youaeme1be Carries during the ors in this piay�r any of the eve1Yone on Once the cast that gives the show show needs to praePlay is set, built, and f time for the sets an take cti a to get or the actors to 1 and costume xs, and . These ACt earn their lines. to be spend ahon each ha eac People that you They have g t►me rehearsin ratter to pla see on to learn where they before they Perfo m they should talk act. it's a lot of work how their charm e silo when should nq of course . ment in t Perhaps the People w howl The most important our ple who come out t© audience consist ele- ncefor✓aek, watch the Pia of the SAd�enturel y YOU were Classroom Activities : Create Your Own Historical Play! Design a Flag! This activity incorporates creative thinking, This activity incorporates creative thinking, visual knowledge of history, writing, and performance! arts, and writing! 1. Break students into small groups. Have each 1. Have students pull out the paper and the cray- group develop a short play from other historical ons or colored pencils. events that they have studied this year. Some 2.Create a personal flag that includes ideas could be: George Washington becom- picturesor symbols of things that are important ing president,the Native Americans and the Pil- to you. Be creative! grims working together, expeditions to explore 3. Have each student create a new flag for the the Western United States, or events specific United States of America. Have them write a to your state's history! short description of the flag they have drawn. 2.Discuss all the things that make a play pos- Talk about why the student made his/her spe- sible. Have each group think about how cos- cific choices. tumes, props, and the set could help bring their new story to life. If there's time, try to create some of these props or costume pieces from Se t 131 • everyday items! Aftendin eatre ry diff han going to 3. Have each group think about and practice the movie or one thing, how the people in their story move and talk. he actors a hear and e Voila! The beginning steps of performing a play It's have been accomplished! This is the same impo a play: work our actors do when preparing for a role in P ng the per- a play! ar 4.Time for perfor;ma' F14h * ind t otheV perform their short em r � g if h! dents about,being g o audience members while thqot their friends onstage! u like y, to clap nd. at else can y add to the t? Jack' s History Test: Using the words from below, fill in the blanks to help Jack ace his American History test. All of these answers can be found in our play! In 1492, discovered the New World! Jamestown, Virginia was settled in The Boston happened in 1773. Thomas Jefferson wrote the in 1776. The Continental Congress helped to write the iN 1903, The Wright Brothers flew the first plane in In 1908, Detroit, Michigan resident created the assembly line for the production of the Model T. The first person to walk on the moon was in 1969! was President in 1861 when the Civil War started. In ,The Nineteenth Amendment was passed, giving women the right to vote. America's national bird is the Bald is our current Nation's Capital, but was the first Capital when America was just starting out! Dr King worked on the Civil Rights Movement during the Leif Ericsson was a Viking Explorer who explored America way back in Ben Franklin tied a to his kite to help attract lightning! The very first settlers in America were known as the Americans. The Pilgrims landed at in 1620! Betsy Ross is credited with creating our first in 1777. Write your own review! Your assignment is to write a review of Jack's Adventure inAmerican History. If you were writing a review for a newspaper, here are some items that you would need to include: * Your reader may not have seen the performance. Start by placing your reader in the middle of the action by describing some of the high points. * Was there a scene or character that you especially liked? Write about what made that character or scene special to you. * Most reviews comment on the acting, the direction,the sets, the script, and the costumes. Choose at least three from the list to include in your review Create a headline for your review: Byline(your name): It would be a great honor if your class sent us pictures, drawings and writings about our play! We cannot thank you enough for them - and neither can our performers! Bright Star Touring Theatre National Touring Division 136 Round Top Road . . Asheville, NC 28803 P, www.brightstartheatre.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: National Touring Production of The Lady of Bullyburg, an Anti-Bullying Fairy Tale, to Perform Locally Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC, is visiting the area with their acclaimed production of The Lady of Bullyburg. The Lady of Bullyburg is an anti-bullying fairy tale designed to give young audiences the tools they need to effectively deal with a bully. The production encourages young audience members to speak with adults, stay in a group, avoid the bully, and, if they are comfortable doing so, to peacefully confront the bully. The show has garnered national attention since its debut in 2004 and has been seen by thousands of audiences across the United States. Among other venues, The Lady of Bullyburg was performed at the National Theatre in Washington, DC and has been hailed by educators as an empowering production capable of transforming audiences and school environments. The show is best appreciated by audiences in grades Pre-K through 5 th Bright Star Touring Theatre serves more than 650 audiences annually with a variety of programs ranging from The Lady of Bullyburg to Heroes of the Underground Railroad. The company is committed to providing professional theatre to audiences at an affordable and all- inclusive rate. Information about all the interactive shows touring this season, including production videos, photos, study guides and more is available online at www.brightstartheatre.com. For more information on The Lady of Bullyburg or Bright Star in general, please contact Bright Star Touring Theatre at (336) 558-7360. Bright Star Touring Theatre will appear at: Venue: Date and Time: Contact Person at Venue: Contact Info for Contact Person: Other Information: Bright Star Touring Theatre * www.brightstartheatre.com * 336-558-7360 ZXe LPJ Bright r Touring Th About the show: Once upon a time, there was a small village called Friendburg. It ., was a very pleasant place to live. Everyone was helpful and kind to one another, and they were as happy as neighbors could be! But then one day, a nasty bully moved into the village and slowly took over, changing the very name of the town to Bullyburg! #4. When Lady Kindness is about to be crowned Queen, she real- izes that she must gather her strength to confront the town bully, even though she is nervous and a little frightened. With the help of her friend Merchant Mark, and suggestions her friends in the audience, she bravely sets off on her adventure. After she en- counters the bully and confronts him using the helpful methods she learned from Merchant Mark and the audience, Lady Kind- ness is able to rise to the throne as Queen of Friendburg! In the Bright Star production of The Ladyof Bullyburg, Lady Kind- ness discovers what it was like to be bullied firsthand. Even though the bully didn't even know Lady Kindness he still decided that he was going to be mean and bully her. Bullying happens when someone hurts or scares another person on purpose and the person being bullied has a hard time defending himself or herself. Usually, bullying happens over and over. Countless instances of bullying come from people being unfamiliar, ner- vous, or simply uncomfortable. After all, it sometimes seems easier to make a joke about something than truly try to understand it. Whatever the reason, bullying is something we all need to think about. Whether we've done it ourselves ... or whether friends or other people we know are doing it... we all need to recog- nize that bullying has a terrible effect. In order to reduce the prevalence of bullying, a change in the climate of the school and its exceptions for student behavior must occur. And even though the curtain closes on the production of The Lady of Bullyburg, there should be no"end"for stopping bullying in your school! � F. Words to Know: Seeing the Play: Theatre is a form of storytelling that has been en- Attending the theatre is very different than going to tertaining people for thousands of years. Theatre the movies or watching television. For one thing, has its own kind of language. Here are some the actors are real people who can hear and see terms that actors, directors, and other "theatre everything that's happening in the audience. It's people" use all the time! important to know a few rules before seeing a play: Auditlow A hopeful actor will either read, sing Please be quiet and respectful during the per- or dance (or sometimes all three!) in order for the formance so that those around you can hear director to decide which actor she wants to cast in what's happening. a particular role. If something's funny, it's okay to laugh! DireCtOr: The director reads the script, and tells the actors where they should go and what they If you like the play, be sure to clap at the end., should do. Each director has a different way of tell- ing a story from every other director,and this means What else can you add to the list? that each play will be unique from every other play! S� All of the scenery on the stage is part of 9 u i c k Tips : what is called the "set." It helps to paint a picture IF YOU ARE BEING BULLIED: of where the story takes place, so it is easier for the audience to follow the play. For The Lady of 1.Always tell an adult. Sometimes it can be hard to Bullyburg, our actors use a backdrop,which is the talk with an adult about serious things, so find an adult colorful painted background. that you trust-your parents, your teacher,your school counselor,your coach,your neighbor. COStUMeS: All of the clothes that are worn 2. Stay in a group. Ifyou spend more time with other onstage by the actors are costumes. The dresses, kids,you'll have others around to help you if you get into the hats, King Kindness' beard, and even Lady a difficult situation! Kindness'blond braids are all part of the costumes! 3. If it feels safe, try to stand up to the person Props: Anything that an actor carries during the who is bullying you. Keep it simple. You might just show is a prop. Can you remember any of the say, "Cut it out!", and then walk away. props used by the actors in this play? 4. If you are being bullied online,don't reply. In- stead, be sure to tell a family member or another Rehearsal: Once the cast of the play is set, adult you trust. ffpossible,block anymore communi- everyone on the show needs to practice to get cations from this person. ready for the show. This can take weeks, and 5.Join clubs or take part in other activities where that gives time for the sets and costumes to be you'll meet other kids! You can meet other kids who built, and for the actors to learn their lines. share your interests and you might make some good ACtOrS: These are the people that you see on friends! stage.They each have a character to play, and they IF YOU WITNESS SOMEONE ELSE BEING spend a long time rehearsing before they perform. They have to learn where they should walk, when BULLIED: they should talk, and how their characters should 1. Report the bullying to an adult. It's not tattling- act. It's a lot of work! you're helping someone out 2. Support someone who is being bullied. Some- and of course - times the best thing you can do is be a friend. 3. Stand up to the person who doing the bullying. Audience: Perhaps the most important ele- Just be sure you don't bully them back! ment in the show! The audience consists of the people who come out to watch the play. You were our audience for The Lady of Bullyburg! I I - Classroom ACtivities : Help Lady Kindness Decide What is Best! Create a Campaign! Answer the following questions This activity incorporates creative thinking, visual by circling yes or no. arts, writing, and performance! 1. If someone in your class is super smart, is it 1. Break students into small groups. Have stu- okay to make fun of them for being so smart? dents pull out the paper and the crayons or col- YES NO 2.If someone in your class is a slow reader or ored pencils. has difficult pronouncing words, is it okay to 2.Next, have students create posters with their make fun of them because of that? own anti-bullying slogans. Be creative! YES NO 3. Then, have each group write a poem that 3.If you see someone being bullied but they includes their slogan. Yes, rap counts! don't look sad, should you still say something 4. Have each group present their poster and to an adult? poems to the rest of the class. Talk about why YES NO the students made their specific choices. 4. If someone picks on you but they're not at school, is that still bullying? YES NO 5. If you're being bullied, is it ever your fault? Ad '*on Re rces: YES NO These we n in support with 6. Does everybody in the world get bullied at bully aware rvention! some time or another? r YES NO U.S. s site - Based on the play, remind Lady Kindness of inclu d games seven ways you can help to stop bullying. 2. 3. WW V.CfM 4. an dia S. W ler org 6. c ing kits an tivities f aching toleran lqlkl 7. the classro Write your own review! Your assignment is to write a review of The Lady of Bullyburg. If you were writing a review for a newspa- per, here are some items that you would need to include: * Your reader may not have seen the performance. Start by placing your reader in the middle of the action by describing some of the high points. * Was there a scene or character that you especially liked? Write about what made that character or scene special to you. * Most reviews comment on the acting, the direction, the sets, the script, and the costumes. Choose at least three from the list to include in your review Create a headline for your review: Byline(your name): It would be a great honor if your class sent us pictures, drawings and writings about our play! We cannot thank you enough for them - and neither can our performers! 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Illinois Arts Council and brings special pro- i grains to school-age children in our area. - Ballet Folklorico Mexico brings 'spectacular °dances, btatitiftri and :authentic cos- and a sense of hi itory to •` � AS performance. ?authentic, tr;aditions are iiitorpreted through music and . dance,15Y the group. Dynamic dances and lavish, :colorful h° costumes ctdorn<td=:With bead s antl suede andheadrtsses of pheasant trails l ighli�llt C�'� actmenc of ancient Aztec'rit"u( „` als and contcrnporary dance; The- costumes are hand- trade. following the ancient � traditiorts wid_can take as long � ! as,I000 hours to make.. i • I' of f}dunce is given a ,.. he audience glimpse , p. tc)ry and culture in a way tltttt .rrvtll stray with 73 them long after the ,perfor- mance is over "Ezscinatirn, folklore r and `° c m g1lificent ceremonial rituals spring , from regions . of Veracruz to Tamaulipas and 0 S”DANCE n—page 8 MARION---Several dancers frorn Ballet Folklonco t0extr t7 anxioos stuidents at Washington Elen-tenitary School 717 74 artoo on n✓lood IY. � F Washington School hosted students from ,;etterson School for C)A; a ti;0,10 :7 flavored with dance and spitit from old Moxico, (76%r photo)jh:y-0141(0, f ) demonstrated traditional Aztec dances eluting a p tfu m aw.-e of 13.:18pt Y Folk_lodco Mexico at Washington:Eleme-niary School Thc-prn Jr4,,-t,- „ �.;part#of the Marion Cultural and Civic Centor Youth Afs; pi -pa r7, Brenda Gonzalez is_shown doing ra try`dittonal it eor.:-tt7 d,:01c a:,;;rnr U)C, grain for Washington Elerrlentaty guide school ynihlr mr:, 01, ?fJo:;atciy(8,;lt<vY1 g 4” right photo) Javier Escarnilla is the Natioiml +.Jr olvlWco and is currently touting with the Me icai) dz of IA.'_ oir,) ::,> ?Jt561 I1akt,15 Macllson caPlcol Z 0 Q 4 MIDOFEST ONC C T'Y CENTRE FLAZA M1D0',ETGI'JN OW 450.12 Dear Mr. Avila, PHONE - - 513 425 7707 f A X ....... 513 425 7921 Your dancers, musicians and costurnes of the Ballet Folkloric of IViexico was a spectacle of delight and pleasure for those who attended the Saturday evening festi-"ities. - .Thank you l-6i your very kind woriis w iicT, }viii—ga`vt� erore your �� performance about Ivliddfest Intcrnational. Our visitors from Argentina and Brazil were intrigued by your exotic Inka headdresses and many had pictures taken of themselves, sporting your hradpiec:es. WC never forgot your wonderful 1.991 performance and were de..lighted to welcome your .back. In our opinion no other Mexican folkloric troupe comes close to matching yours. Thank you and sour company for adding so much to .our celebration of Argentina and Latin America. Sincerely, VilginL Ritan Clare Easton Executive Director Chair, Country Negotiations ,E, i4• IM�•t•' ,A.. ,... �.-`..�*'-. FYI':•�Z"i Dear Mexican Folklorico, , q. we wanteb to blank mom for joining us for our Fine Arts Dad on Thurs5alj, Mara, i9. Tlie w �" ra., 6,11bre" A"b A Iflts Were IL c"ergizeb as well as ebucate5 y oar 'beautrful costwic ba"ce, s M antp music. It was a wan5erful wa,4 to kick off our i�a1�. Sincerer, .u. Merton Scl,00l fore :.. .- Arts Committee 4k�'::wJi�• � �I.fe. i4.V low t t+J :� v •2 ti rA • y-� �. The Liberty News,Wednesday,April 28, 1999-11 • Afestyle s • Mexican ballet draws rave review By Milburn Gibbs The Ballet Folklorico Mexico de los Hermanos Avila startled on-lookers with its dramatic dances and elaborate costumes. The Avilas — director Jesus and his sister, Carmen — founded the company 25 years ago. They now have been joined , by a second and a third genera- tion of Avilas. The group pres- ents regional and traditional folk dances from Mexico. The dances date iron, .is mid- forrteenth century and portray Aztec dances, including the Paso de Camino (A walk in the road literally). This dance honors the - four directions.The costumes are Milburn Gibbs photo majestic to say the least. Six foot Ballet Folklorico dancers . . . pheasant tails,suede and colorful Eight Ballet Folklorico dancers whirled and jumped and brought five beads adorn highly symbolic hundred-year-old dances to life on stage Friday night.Elaborate costumes authentic dress. It is difficult to and authentic plumage was the order of the day.Three generations of the say if the high-energy dances or Avila family perform in a troupe that travels the world from their Wiscon- the costumes are the most engag- sin base. ing. Several other equally elaborate panic dancers on stage. dances depicted other periods in A highlight of the evening was Mexican history throughout the Javier Lorenzo Escamilla, the centuries. National Roping Champion of "We wanted some Hispanic Mexico. attractions," Randolph Arts Javier twirled two lariats at Guild executive director Philip once and made the ropes"walk." I Shore said as he gathered tickets He later performed a very ath- at the performance at the North letic jump rope trick where he F Asheboro Middle School on jum ed his hoops as he twirled April 23. "Our intent was to his lariat over and under his body make a tangible showing of the in one large loop. culture of Mexico by some local "I have never seen anything Hispanics." like that," a surprised Nati G. de he roue put on three short Avelar of Mexico City said after performances s for three local the performance.She has been to , schools on Friday m well as the the national Ballet Folklorico in '- sold-out performance in the eve- Mexico, but claimed Javier did ning. tricks no one else had attempted, > "A RCC (Randolph Commu- so far as she knew. nity College)teacher told me she Javier was saved for last. As made this performance a require- dramatic as his performance was, ment for her students to attend," it could not overshadow the ath- Milburn Gibbs photo Philip said. letically difficult dances the The Ballet Folklorico was the troupe performed so well. Sev- Roping Champion . . . brainchild of Arts Council pro- eral dancers placed their feet and Javier Lorenzo Escamilla gram director, Christine A. legs directly over a burning demonstrates a trick he must have Brown. She was selling tickets at flame and showed their ability to invented as no one had ever seen it the performance, and had help defy them being burned through before. He is the current National from an assistant who spoke flu- faith and mind-control. Roping Champion of Mexico. He ent Spanish, something which All in all, a dramatic and a dif- spoke no English but did say this was needed by some theatre- ferent evening's entertainment. was his first trip to N.C.and he had been very well received in previous goers. "Que fabuloso," Nati said as There was a good mix of His- she quit the theatre. schoolsstrauons at three local panics in the audience and an Christine Brown had a good even more robust group of His- idea. Ballet Folklorico Mexico The full name of this spectacular folk dance company is the Ballet Folklorico Mexico de Los Hermanos Avila, founded in 1972 by Carmen and Jesus Avila(sister and brother)who are still performing with the company. Joined by a second and third generation of Avilas,Jesus is the director while Armando Contreras is choreographer, costume designer and artistic director. The authentic traditional regalia,as lavish and colorful as they are,are an important part of the show as they transform the energetic dancers from one scene to another. The majestic costumes are symbolic and are adorned with beads,suede,and colorful pheasant tails,some of which are six and a half feet in length. The Ballet Folklorico Mexico has been recognized by U.S.and Mexican officials as one of the most exciting groups presenting authentic regional dances of Mexico. The group has received proclamations and commendations from the State of Wisconsin,as well as from the Mexican Government Tourism Office.The dancers consider themselves multi-cultural ambassadors from around the world. As many of the dancers are college students,some come from Mexico,Puerto Rico and from as far as Japan and China.While the home base of the group is in Madison,Wisconsin,some members have performed in Germany,Russia and of course Mexico. The dancers perform rigorously and in great precision. Even though the dancers are all volunteers,they endure practice four or five days a week. Members of the company range in age from 15 to 35. The Ballet Folklorico Mexico was created not only to preserve Mexican folk dances,but also as a means to provide others with the opportunity to appreciate diversity among cultures. The dances of culturally rich Mexico certainly reflect diversity,and the troupe goes out of its way to perform dances from many regions of Mexico. From Tamaulipas to Veracruz,the Ballet Folklorico Mexico is like taking a live rhythmical and colorful trip through Mexico. The program includes historic dances from Azteca,Michoacan,Guerrero, Sonora,Jalisco,and other regions of Mexico,as well as dances dedicated to the"soldaderas,"the courageous women who supported and even fought alongside the men during the Mexican revolution. Regional dances reflect the unique tradition of a great country where many groups were physically isolated from one another,yet shared for the most part,language and common spirit. The Ballet transcends cultural influences from around the world. A 900 year pilgrimage to find a symbol that would tell the people where to build their empire,ended when a band of Aztecs discovered an island on which they saw an eagle devouring a serpent over a cactus. The island in Lake Texcoco is where the Aztec men and women,and their Gods,celebrated life together with magnificent rituals and ceremonies in which music and dance were key elements. Elaborate feathered outfits were thought to provide mystical communication with the Gods. Zapateados are dances enjoyed throughout the state of Guerrero,and 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. To honor and show respect for the deer's endurance of spirit,a member of the tribe wares a deer's head and through gestures and manurism metamorphises into the animal The state of Jalisco is famous for its beautiful women and dashing caballeros. Its folklore is known throughout the world for its violent and sensual music exhibited in the vigorous dances,and dazzling dress. From Jalisco comes the Jarabe Tapatio,the infamous"Mexican Hat Dance." "The Ballet Folklorico weaves history with rythm,and seduces the senses with sights,and sounds, from the thunderous opening,to its climatic closing." Cultural choreography hul Chetah/The Courler-Tribune Sonia Avila,right,and Brenda Gonzalez perform Jarabe Tapatio,commonly known as the Mexican Hat Dance,the national folk dance of Mexico,at Balfour Elementary School.They are members of Ballet Folklorico Mexico which visited Asheboro Friday for a cultural awareness program sponsored by the Randolph Arts Guild.The group also presented performancetworkshops for students at Teachey and McCrary schools and gave a performance for the public Friday evening.The troupe's presentation of authentic regional dances of Mexico was supported by a grant from the Southern Arts Federation and National Endowment for the Arts.Local supporters included Sara Lee Un- derwear/Hanes,the Asheboro Parks and Recreation Department and the N.C.Arts Council's Grassroots Arts Pro- gram. ",-x-lher Stu-dy-CArd BALLETTOLKLO"Co ABOUT THE COMPANY The full name of this spectacular folk danceeompany is the Balletfolklorico Mexico de Los Hermanos Avila, founded in 1974 by Carmen and Jesus Avila (sister and brother) ,vho are still performing with the company, Joined by a second and third generation of Avilas, Jesus is the director while Armando Contreras is choreographer, costume designer and artistic director. The authentic traditional regalia, lavish and colorful, are an important part of the showas they transform the energetic dancers from one scene to another,The majestic costumes are syrribolic and are adorned with beads, suede, and colorful pheasant tails, some of which are six and a half feet in length. The Ballet Folklorico Mexico has been recognized by U.S. and Mexican officials as one of the most exciting ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE A9DOyear pilgrimage to find asymbol groups presenting authertic regional dances of Mexico. The group has The program includes historic dances that would tell the people where to received r � build their empire, ended when a proclamations and from Azteca, Michoacan, Guer- band of Aztecs discovered an island commendations from t.,.ie State of rero, Sonora, Jalisco, and other on which they sawan eagle devouring Wisconsin,as well as from the Mexican regions of Mexico,as well as,dances Government Tourism (Dffice. The dedicated to the"soldaderas,"the aserpent overa cactus.The island in dancers consider themselves multi- courageous women who su 1ported Lake Texcoco was inhabited byAzte,: cultural ambassadors from around the and even fought alongside the men men and women, where they world. Many of the dancers are college during the Mexican revolution. 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