Education

Cultural Education Classes

Dance, Music and Sports

Members of our professional performance team bring the cultures of the world to life for your students and promote an appreciation for diverse ethnic groups.

  • Preschool, School age, Youth, Young Adult, Adult, Senior
  • After-school programs
  • School assembly programs
  • Community Groups
  • Performances
  • Weekly, one hour, hands-on classes
  • Fun – physical activity
  • Large or small groups
  • Custom classes to fit your needs

Contact Us

Contact our director to bring a cultural education class to your school or community group.

Folk Dancing

Folk Dancing

Enjoy the richness of folk cultures from around the world. Our professional team of performers bring entertaining, engaging and easy-to-learn dances and music to people of all ages.

  • Physical discipline
  • Exercise
  • Rhythm
  • Synchronization

Games

Historically, dancing and games were strongly connected. Many games were choreographed actions that children would do while singing rhymes and songs.

  • Historic games
  • Singing games
  • Historic connections and background

Music

  • Singing
  • Music training
  • Ear training

Countries

We teach historic songs, games and folk dances from many regions, including:

  • Norway
  • Scotland
  • England
  • America
  • Israel
  • Greece
  • Russia
  • Ukraine
  • South Africa
  • Australia
  • Macedonia
  • Ireland
  • Wales
  • Sweden
  • Finland
  • Denmark
  • Germany
  • Austria
  • Hungary
  • Romania
  • Bavaria
  • France
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Japan
  • Bolivia
  • Thailand
  • Armenia
  • Switzerland
  • The Netherlands
History

History

Our team brings history to life for children and adults alike, engaging them in interactive and fun activities to teach the cultures of our heritage.

Interact With History

Get to know the people, their stories and why they lived the way they did.

  • Hands-onExamine everyday objects and artwork
  • CostumesDiscover many kinds of footwear and clothing – Try some on!
  • Foreign languageLearn new words
  • GeographyFind regions of common culture on the map
Swordfighting

Swordsmanship

We teach the history and technique of swordsmanship, from Roman to Medieval, Renaissance to Modern.

Learn:

  • Military discipline and safety
  • History
  • Physical training
  • Footwork
  • Posture
  • Technique

Safety

We supply safe practice swords for solo drills.

Warriors and Dance

There is a strong connection between swordsmanship and dances performed by the warriors.

  • Viking longsword dances
  • Scottish sword dances
  • Scottish shield dances
About

About

To read more about our history and who we are visit our about page »

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