In the process, we will try out Irish dancing, sing Irish songs, and learn about Celtic myths that reach back over two millennia to a time before Christianity.
In this program, students will go beyond familiar associations of leprechauns, shamrocks and green beverages to appreciate and understand how St. Patrick drove the Druids from Ireland, the nature of the music that sprang from the harp of Celtic god The Dagda, what occurred on the Hill of Tara, and how the Irish Wheel is a symbol akin to those of Native American cultures. Unraveling the mysterious knots of Irish culture and legacy makes for a fascinating adventure of discovery!
Short bio of presenter:
Marc Kotz is a life-long performing artist and teacher who delights in venturing to other cultures and times through the means of dance, theatre, music and educational exploration. His career has taken him around the world (literally and figuratively), delving into diverse cultures and artistic disciplines .He has performed in numerous dance and theatre forms, collaborated on two dozen play/musicals/operas, and has directed/choreographed ten concert-length productions, half of which have original scripts written by him .Marc received a Master of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Iowa as an Iowa Arts Fellow, has taught all ages from pre-school to the aged (including 12 years at the university level), and directs his own arts-integration company Born 2 Move Movement Adventures. LLC. (www.Born2Move.org)
CESA 7 Interactive Learning Services
2008-09 Honorable MentionTheresa Neuser
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UWGB IS 1040
2420 Nicolet Dr
Green Bay, WI 54311
United States
Phone: (920) 465-5216
Fax: (920) 465-2723
60 Minutes
$150
On-Demand