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Almost
Recess
Almost
Recess collectively have a diverse musical background;
their sound is fresh and dynamic and will dazzle even
the most discerning listener. They create the sound
of a band using only their voices. Every member has
been singing since their early grade school days and
understands through experience the importance of developing
a musical foundation at a young age. Almost Recess is
excited and honored at the opportunity to expose the
youth of America to a new sound using the oldest instrument-the
voice.
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Blackhawk, Storyteller
Blackhawk
Walters achieved one of his life’s goals with the premiere of
his feature length directorial debut, “Shadow Hawk,” a story he hopes
will inspire Native American Indians and all young people to reach for the stars
and achieve their dreams. His television show “Blackhawk Warriors” aired
for more that two years and he is the author of two published works, How to be
a Champion at Life, and an audio CD Knockout: A 12-Round System for Success. |
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Ballet
Theatre of Maryland
Ballet Theatre of Maryland is Maryland's largest professional
classical ballet company. Performances are year round
at the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis.
Ballet Theatre of Maryland also provides classical ballet
training at the company's school.
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Maria
Broom, the “Story Dancer”
Known to many for her roles in HBO’s “The Wire” and “The
Corner,” and also as a former news reporter for WJZ-TV, Maria Broom is
entering her 15th year with Young Audiences of Maryland as an actor, dancer,
teacher, and storyteller in colorful cultural programs. She is a Fulbright scholar,
an OSI Community Fellow and a recipient of the Governor’s Arts Award for
Individual Artist. In addition to performing, Maria teaches storytelling and
dance in the theatre department at the Baltimore School for the Arts.
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Baltimore
Shakespeare Festival
Baltimore Shakespeare Festival (BSF) is a nonprofit, professional
theatre company dedicated to producing classical theatre
in Baltimore with Shakespeare as a cornerstone and introducing
Maryland children to Shakespeare through innovative educational
programs. BSF's performance-in-education program commissions
local playwrights to create performances that make Shakespeare
and classical literature accessible to classrooms statewide.
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C.Shells,
Singer/Songwriters
Cindy Kays and Shelly Craig Potter have been performing together as a children's
music duo since 1993. The duo has recorded three Parents' Choice Award-winning
CD's. Using stringed instruments such as the guitar, banjo, Dobro and mandolin,
as well as percussion instruments, puppets and props, their repertoire ranges
from traditional and contemporary folk songs to original tunes. They play a wide
array of styles from country to rock.
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CUBANANA
This Latin music duo includes Jesus, a hit songwriter and musician from Cuba, and Carrie, a trained educator and performer with a passion for Hispanic culture that’s contagious. Cubanana is on several Young Audiences and Arts Council rosters and tours throughout the Northeast as teaching artists, sharing the joy of Latin music and dance, promoting multicultural understanding, and encouraging students to reach for their goals.
All programs available in Spanish or English.
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Bay Street Brassworks
Founded in 1995, this brass quintet performs in a wide variety of musical genres ranging from Bach to Be-Bop and has cooperative relationships with a number of Young Audiences state organizations. The musicians spend considerable amounts of their time encouraging and mentoring young brass players across the country. Bay Street Brassworks received the first prize at the New York Brass Quintet Competition in 2003. |
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Gayle Danley, Slam Poet
After earning a Master’s Degree in Radio, Television, and Film, Ms. Danley discovered Slam poetry. She immediately won the 1994 National Individual Slam Poet Competition and followed that success by becoming the 1996 International Slam Poet Champion. Ms. Danley was featured on CBS’ “60 Minutes” in 1999 and has published three books: Naked, Soulfull – A Slam Poetry Study Guide and Passionate – Poems You Can Feel. She has a presence like few you’ll ever see in the classroom or on the stage.
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Eric Beatty, Actor
Eric Beatty has been a professional actor, playwright and teacher for eighteen years and holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from Towson University. His many credits include performing for two years with Mummenschanz on Broadway as well as on a world tour, five years at Touchstone Theater in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and numerous children's plays and workshops in schools, theaters, after-school youth programs and festivals throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. |
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Richard Deurer, Visual Artist
Richard Deurer is an internationally known, award-winning artist recognized for his humorous acrylic paintings depicting modern life as it might be seen through ancient eyes. He is a serious student of Ancient Egypt and has traveled to Egypt several times. You can get a peek at his work on his web site: http://members.aol.com/egyptart, at the Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore and as far west as the Luxor Museum Shop in Las Vegas. |
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