Michigan International Children's Festival 2013 Catalog

International Children’s Festival

Main Organizer TURKISH AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN

www.tasmich.org

Turkish American Society of Michigan (TASM) is a subsidiary of Turkish American Society, Inc., a non-profit organization established in 1997. TASM plans and executes cultural, intercultural, educational, religious, charitable, literary, sporting, and social programs and activities. The mission of TASM has two complementary and synergistic components: The first is to serve the Turkish-American Michiganders to better integrate into the society.

The second is to introduce the Turkish Culture to Michiganders to cultivate friendship and promote a better understanding of diverse cultures. TASM organizes various events and activities for the Turkish community and for all who have cultural and historical ties with the Turkish people.

These events include annual picnics, Ramadan iftar dinners, national and religious festivals, weekend classes for children and educational seminars on a variety of topics. One of the main goals of TASM is to establish bridges between Turkish and American Cultures by fostering and pro-

moting intercultural dialog, community involvement, contribution, and volunteering. To serve this goal, TASM volunteers frequently visit retirement homes and homeless shelters, make donations to food banks, and distribute food to people in need. Turkish Cuisine is among the most delicious and well known in the world. TASM Women’s Branch organizes Turkish Cooking Classes, Turkish Coffee Nights, Bazaar and Bake Sales, Noah’s Pudding (Ashura) sharing with neighbors and different communities; all of which are highly appreciated by Michiganders.

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Co-Organizer www.baccmichigan.org

Balkan American Community Center Michigan, powered by FEBA, is a subsidiary of Great Lake Society of Friendship and Culture, a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization founded in 2003 in the State of Michigan.

Mission To preserve and promote the rich and diverse culture of Balkan Community and work with other individuals and/or organizations that share a common goal. To preserve and promote Balkan culture, language and values onto our younger generation. To aid individuals of Balkan origin and/or ancestry to be a good American Citizen, being and acting as a bulwark against radicalism, bigotry, racism and extremism.

Vision Balkan American Community Center organizes educational and cultural activities such as International Conferences,

Lectures and Seminars, Workshops, Balkan Film Festival, Balkan Food and Culture Festival, Sports Tournaments, Youth Nights, Art Exhibitions, Concerts, Movie Screening, Business Network Receptions, Trips to the Balkans, After School Programs, Learning Center, Language Courses, and informational Programs about the Balkans and Balkan Culture by placing special emphasis on dialogue, and peace.

International Children’s Festival

Sponsor

www.niagarafoundation.org/michigan

Niagara Foundation (NF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote intercultural and interfaith dialog and to encourage cultural exchange through social, art, and educational events.

Mission Niagara Foundation serves societal peace, love, and friendship wisely and compassionately in support of human dignity and the common good by striving to bring forth the common values of humanity; values such as understanding, tolerance, respect, and compassion.

Vision In a world where even the farthest point is within an arm’s reach, it is impossible to live anywhere without experiencing diversity. In order for everyone to live peacefully, it is important for individuals to rise above differences that drive us apart or against each other. Niagara Foundation envisions a community in which people from all walks of life in-

teract with each other and cooperate to serve their communities, thereby strengthening civil society and promoting the development of human values.

Through several programs, NF has brought together hundreds of people from different communities, ethnic backgrounds and faiths. Events that NF has organized include Annual Friendship & Dialog Dinners, Peace & Dialog Awards, Dinner for Abrahamic Traditions, Friendship Trips to Turkey, Noah’s Pudding Days, Talk & Lecture Series and Cook & Share Programs.

COMPETITION JUDGES Karen Majewski Mayor, City of Hamtramck Mariella Griffor Honorary Consul of Chile in Michigan Antoine Garibaldi President, University of Detroit Mercy Clay Pearson City Manager, City of Novi Karen Prall Lecturer, Director of The Art of Motion Dance Theatre John Barton Provost, Rochester College Alex Terzian Musician, multi-instrumentalist Karen V. DiChiera Director of Community Programs, Detroit Opera House Suzanne Pixley Mayor, City of Eastpoint Jaclyn Assarian Associate Director of International Programs at WSU

SPECIAL THANKS TO Aisha Farooqi

Michele Berthiaume

Ali Murtza

Miyuki Mori

Ariana Huskic

Miyuki Muramoto

Baba Shomari

Muyesser Korkmaz

Chandrani Sengupta

Nazli Taysever

Chinmayee Dutta

Olga Fedosseev

Cissi Lin

Olga Ludwick

Dana Basha

Osman Ozemir

Dorina Caluser

Pat Jordan

Eleonora Barbov

Rhea Young

Entela Kaba

Rita Mosley

Ivy Xu

Sadeta Jakupovic

Jennifer Brown-Tallman

Satyendra Basu

Jumabay Jorobaev

Simona Ghilezan

Jusilda Bita

Sofia Menshchikova

Linda Enyedy

Sonja Todorovska

Linda Oehrlein

Sudha Chandrasekhar

Liz Krajcz

Tom Lisiecki

Luly Del Real

Trpana Denkovska

Mama Malika

Vasanthi Rengarajan

Mama Maxwell

Yevgeniya Pukalo

Mee Hyang Ailsworth

Yoriko Ream

MC Carol Cain Detroit Free Press columnist and WWJ-TV CBS Detroit Senior Producer/Host of the “Michigan Matters” show

PROGRAM 2:00 PM Bake Sale Children’s Entertainment Country Exhibits 3:00 PM Opening Remarks 3:30 PM A Taste of Bavarian Heritage Germany Xhamadani Vija-Vija, Valle Tropojane Albania Tried to Walk South Korea Monomor Meghero Sangi Bangladesh Zeybek Folk Dance Turkey Dances from the Opoczno Region Poland Kyrgyz Folk Dance Kyrgyzstan Tresenica Macedonia Reflection USA Chair and Kalocsai Folk Dances Hungary Colorful Folk Rhythms India KuKu\Sinte West Africa: Senegal, Mali, Guinea Zalubla Malka Moma, Kopanitza Bulgaria ProdiJee Combo Mix Urban Hip hop Winter Customs and Traditions Romania Malovaroske Bosnia & Herzegovina Highland Dance Scotland The Energy for Revival ! Japan Russian Pastries, River Russia We are Mexico! Mexico Let’s Celebrate!, Call From Far East, School Play China 5:45 PM Competition Results & Award Ceremony Children’s Festival Song “We are the World”

Performance Title: Xhamadani Vija-Vija, Valle Tropojane The children will be dancing to two different songs.

The first one is a very famous Albanian song called “Xhamadani Vija-Vija”. They will be wearing traditional costumes originated from the central region of Albania. The second song is called “1000 Vjet Valle Tropoje” a traditional song originated from the northern region of Albania. The children participating in the festival are students of The Albanian School at Balkan American Community Center in Troy, MI. The school offers great classes and activities for children of all ages. Among Character Building classes, Albanian Language, and all kinds of sports, the students are also part of a Folkloric Dance class where they learn traditional dances from different regions of Al-

bania. The Albanian School meets every Friday from 6pm to 9pm and its goal is to inspire and teach kids to appreciate their beautiful culture and traditions, keep them alive, and pass them on to future generations.

Instructors: Jusilda Bita, Entela Kaba Performers: Dinalda Bita, Barbara Fama, Elma Kaba, Katie Laho, Amy Laho, Tea Terolli, Albana Myftari, Rexhinaldo Nazarko, Taulant Lifo, Gerald Alishollari, Mikel Capollari, Ardit Dema, Eri Fasho, Mina Topllari, Isabella Iaquinta, Isabella Krosi, Dajana Seitllari, Lorena Jakupas, Nadia Fama, Julia Fama, Saidi Doko, Daniel Gaci, Aleksander Shkembi, Derant Kaba, Romeo Jakupas, Ermal Capollari, David Seitllari

Performance Title: Monomor Meghero Sangi.

The performance is a Bengali Cultural Dance. Bengali language is spoken by over 200 Million people in the world with rank seven. The Dance is choreographed from 1913 Nobel Laureate Bengali Poet Rabindranath Tagore’s Song “Monomor Meghero Sangi”. The song is a rhythmic rendition in which the poet becomes one with the soaring clouds and rain on a Srabon (monsoon) day. Tagore saw the presence of the Divine Spirit manifested within the richness of Nature. The poet describes the Monsoon Season in the song.

The Dance is presented by the students of Path Bhaban, a Bengali Learning Center. Path Bhaban is dedicated in helping the next generation of children in Michigan learn the Bengali language and culture for over thirty years.

Instructor: Chinmayee Dutta Performers: Priya Dutta, Trena Datta, Srijani Sengupta, Debrini Sarkar, Maitreyee Majumdar

Performance Title: Malovaroske.

KUD Behar, established in 1999, is a Bosnian folk dance group located in Detroit, Michigan. As a Bosnian dance group, Behar’s goal is to keep the Bosnian tradition and culture alive. Behar travels around the country with the dream of going to home land, Bosnia someday. The group practices once a week and have performances at least once a month to show their new traditional dances and costumes.

Behar consists of 3 different groups varying in talent and age ranging from 4-18 and 4 different choreographers; Sejla Jakupovic, Ariana Huskic, Harisa Alic, overseen by main choreographer, Sadeta Jakupovic.

Instructors: Ariana Huskic, Sadeta Jakupovic Performers: Ernada Muminovic, Arnela Sorguc, Mediha Rovcanin, Amra Ahmic, Ermina Karasuljic, Alisa Hamzic, Elma Mehmedovic, Amra Agic, Ajla Cosic, Emina Causevic, Ajdina Krivdic, Adelisa Jakupovic, Azra Tokovic, Melisa Jakupovic, Sajra Terzic, Ajdin Mahmutovic, Aziz Jakupovic, Dino Avdic, Amer Agic, Adnan Causevic, Amir Ahmic, Sinan Hamzic, Dennis Durakovic, Daris Durakovic, Hana Bagaric, Mona Hrnjic, Ella Sulejmanagic, Lana Pinic

Performance Title: Zalubla Malka Moma, Kopanitza.

The children will present a dance named “Kopanitza”. This is a very dynamic dance in an irregular meter of 11/16. The children are a part of School “Bulgaria” - Bulgarian Cultural Center – Detroit, established in 2010. The goal of the Bulgarian Cultural Center is to carry out educational and cultural activities related to preservation of Bulgarian traditions and culture.

Instructor: Eleonora Barbov Performers: Ana Yordanova, Polinna Maknev, Enes Bouzgiov, Nina Entcheva, Nancy Alexieva, Stephanie Harizanova, Stephane Tchardakova, Michael Natchev, Denis Uzunov, Victoria Georgiev

Performance Title: Let’s Celebrate, Call From Far East, School Play.

Greater Detroit Chinese School have years of experience on Chinese dance lessons for all age groups of children. The dance lessons teach children traditional Chinese dance. For the last two years, Greater Detroit Chinese School have attended the festival with great shows and this year they are back with three dances from different age groups with advanced skills.

Instructors: Cissi Lin, Ivy Xu

Performance Title: A Taste of Bavarian Heritage.

The Oehrlein Dancers have appeared throughout Michigan and as far away as Germany. In recent years, they have appeared at the Statue of Liberty New York, Mount Rushmore South Dakota, and Boston’s Faneuil Hall Massachusetts. The Bavarian dancers annually perform the Maypole at Frankenmuth’s Bavarian Festival.

Instructor: Linda Oehrlein Performers: Sierra Williams, Cassandra Trigger, Leah Trigger, Olivia Moore, Jenny Moore, Maegan Taylor, Katie Tallman, Katie Steih, Rachel Steih, Alexis Vance, Morgan Tallieu, Olivia Williams, Aubre Cashman, Ana M. Ayala Perez, Alexis LaClair

Performance Title: Chair and Kalocsai Folk Dances.

Chair Dance: This dance’s origin is derived from the carpenter trade. After building furniture, in this case, the wooden stools used around the house and in the barn, the wood masters would check the sturdiness of their final product by jumping on them. This often became a dance accompanied by stamping and singing to provide the rhythm.

Kalocsai Dance: This dance is from the well known Kalocsai region of south-central Hungary. This area is best known for the ornate and colorful embroidery that is seen in the girls’ aprons and the very unusual headpieces they wear. The boys are wearing “gatya” a full, flowing cotton pant that was the fashion in this region.

Kis Szivek is a Children’s Dance Ensemble that performs Hungarian folk dances in the authentic village style. The ensemble practices every Friday evening at the Hungarian-American Culture Center in Taylor, MI. Kis Szivek’s purpose and goal is to teach the youth, through song and dance, about their Hungarian heritage and to share this knowledge with other nations and cultures through performances and demonstrations.

Instructors: Linda Enyedy, Liz Krajcz Performers: Aron Green, Tyler Green, Kevin Sharpe, Peter Fazekas, Evike Fazekas, Kristina Garcia, Viktoria Garcia, Sanyi Kulcsar, Kira Lukacs, Alek Lukacs, Thea Ladosenszky, Sonja Vlcko.

Performance Title: Colorful Indian Folk Rhythms.

Born & raised in India, Sudha Chandrasekhar is today considered an authority in the Classical Dance field worldwide. She has spent over 65 years in the training, performing, researching, and presentation of Bharata Natyam and allied dance forms, to large and appreciative audiences who are fascinated and delighted in her remarkable choreography of varied themes. Nritya Sudha’s Hindu Temple Rhythms, continues to be a household word in Michigan and has trained hundreds of students in India’s arts and culture. Celebrating 55 years since its establishment, and acknowledged as the first and foremost Performing Arts of India Institute in Michigan, it defines new dimensions in Dance, with strong foundations

in rhythms, gestures, balance, and language. Sudha Chandrasekhar’s focused dedication to the science of dance provides an endless ocean of knowledge from which young researchers in dance can learn and grow.

Instructor: Sudha Chandrasekhar Performers: Charanya Rengarajan, Madhu Yerra, Anusri Yanumulla, Shivaani Annadurai, Gayathri Reddy, Sumanjali Reddy, Anjana Pisupati, Divya Narayan, Roshni Jayaprakash, Vandhana Purushothaman, Sharanya Swaminathan, Juhi Parekh, Nisha Krishnan

Performance Title: The Energy for Revival.

Miyukids Dream Singers will perform two songs: “Gake no Ue no Ponyo” means Ponyo on the Cliff. It is a story about a young fish, called Ponyo meeting a human named Sousuke, longing to become a human girl, and her dream finally comes true.

“Nanchu Soran-Bushi” Soran-bushi is a traditional dance/song sung by the fishermen all over Japan.

This Nanchu version was arranged by a middle school in Hokkaido (northern island). SORAN is called to encourage the fishermen during their work, dragging nets, pulling ropes, and lifting heavy luggage over their shoulders.

Miyukids Dream Singers chose these pieces, because they wanted to encourage people who were suffered heavy damages from the earthquake & tsunami disaster in Japan.

Dream Singers has started in 2007 by Miyuki Mori, who is a professional singer for thirty years. The Dream Singers learn Japanese songs, culture and manners. Their philosophy is not only for children to improve their singing and dancing ability, but also

to increase their motivation for their whole lives through lessons and performances.

Instructors: Miyuki Mori, Yoriko Ream Performers: Ayano Hata, Miyu Yoshioka, Maria Tokunaga, Rina Atsumi, Mizuki Delphia, Hannah Sherrod, Haruka Iwashita, Fuka Atsumi, Rana Miyagaki, Asuka Osaki, Seina Ferguson, Hirai Muto, Riko Kamihachi, Shiori Kawakami, Himari Otani, Haruka Miyagaki, Yuzuki Kawakami, Genki Kondo Display Table: Consulate General of Japan - Detroit.

Important missions of the Consulate include supporting the residents, promoting trade and business development between Japan and the US, and nurturing the excellent relationship currently enjoyed through various educational and cultural activities and exchanges. Consulate General of Japan is fully committed to supporting these activities and look forward to working together with local organizations, universities and individuals to introduce Japan, promote mutual understanding and enhance friendships.

Representatives: Rhea Young, Miyuki Muramoto.

Performance Title: Kyrgyz Folk Dance.

Kyrgyz Folk Dance team is coming all the way from Chicago to attend the 3rd International Children’s Festival. Little Kyrgyz girls, wearing traditional clothes will perform a Kyrgyz folk dance.

Instructors: Osman Ozemir, Jumabay Jorobaev Performers: Aizat Elif Zulumbekova, Sezim Amirakulova, Nursaida Juman, Aruuke Ulanbek, Zhamilia Zhakypbaeva, Eldana Zhakypbaeva, Yasmin Mavlianova

Performance Title: Tresenica.

Tanec Macedonian Folk Dance Ensemble, also known as K.U.D. Tanec is Detroit, Michigan’s only Macedonian folklore group, keeping the rich Macedonian folklore traditions alive through dance and music. Founded in 1978, and associated with Saint Mary Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral of Sterling Heights, Michigan, Tanec consists of children ranging from 5 to 15 years of age. Tanec children are proud of their Macedonian heritage, descending from cities such as Tetovo, Skopje, Bitola, and Ohrid.

Tanec children attend weekly practices, which include one hour of dancing, one hour of Macedonian language study, and a half hour of Orthodox religious

study. The dances performed by Tanec represent every day stories of Macedonian folkloric traditions and legend. Through these dances, Tanec performers keep Macedonian history and rich Macedonian heritage alive.

Instructors: Trpana Denkovska, Sonja Todorovska Performers: Ana Gjorgjevski, Angelina Vrzovski, Bianka Ristoski, Emili Stankovski, Haliey Gavriloski, Kristina Ristoski, Lauren Dimkoski, Magdalena Simjanovski, Maya Kosteski, Michelle Milovski, Samantha Momirovski, Teodora Momirovski, Viktoria Mihailovic

Performance Title: We are Mexico!.

Joyas De Mexico Mexican Folkloric Ballet researches, preserves and performs their culture through dance.

Instructor: Luly Del Real Performers: Emiliana Perez, Pamela Enriquez, Pilar Miranda, Mayra Sedano, Esperanza Hicks, Johana Lopez, Angelica Perez, Alexa Davila, Isabel Miranda, Angela Miranda, Fabiola Munoz, Janet Nino, Alondra Munoz, Mayra Munoz, Dianne Avila, Jennifer Camacho, Magaly Rodas, Lizeth Castro, Juliana Flores, Cinthya Hernandez, Karla Trejo, America Del Real, Lourdes Calleros, Monserrat Escamilla, Isabella Martinez.

Display Table: Pakistan Association of America (PAA) is the oldest registered Pakistani organization in America; serving Michigan’s Pak-American community since 1976. PAA is a non-political and non-profit organization established to sponsor social, civic, educational, literary, scientific, charitable and Islamic activities for the benefit of the Pakistani-American Community.

Representatives: Aisha Farooqi, Ali Murtza

Performance Title: Dances from the Opoczno Region.

For the past 44 years, the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (P.R.C.U.A. ) Halka Dance School has instilled the pride of the rich heritage of Poland in its youngsters through the beauty of music and dance. Halka Dancers practice in Detroit at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church every Saturday during the school years. The entire ensemble ranges between ages 3-18. The students for today’s performance are ages 8-12.

Instructor: Tom Lisiecki Performers: Jacob Tabaczynski, Samantha Tabaczynski, Nathan Troszak, Nicholas Troszak, Allison Knuckey, Deirdre Eusebi, Maria Kasperek, Nathan Brown, Jared Shick, Evan Krass, Laureen Palencik, Natalie Palencik.

Performance Title: Romanian Winter Customs and Traditions.

The Star Tradition: On Christmas Eve, the children go caroling from house to house. They hold a decorated star while singing.

The Goat Tradition: The Goat Tradition comes from ancient Roman people. The Goat, a boisterous young person dressed up, dances through the streets.

The “Sorcova” Tradition: “Sorcova” is a special bouquet used for New Year’s Eve wishes. Children wish people a happy New Year while touching them lightly with this bouquet.

Instructors: Dorina Caluser, Simona Ghilezan Performers: Barbolovici Alexandru, Barbolovici Andrei, Barbolovici Anastasia, Bajeu Andrew, Bajeu Nicholas, Dogariu Andrei, Dogariu Sara, Fleser Nicholas, Ghilezan Marie, Ghilezan Luca, Goroc Nicholas, Goroc Maria, Martinovich Nicole, Martinovich Andrew, Manga Bogdan, Motoc Isabella, Puiu Nicholas, Puiu Michael, Jesica Rus, Silaghi Paul, Silaghi Robert, Sumindan Daniel, Sumindan Gabriel, Sirbu Cristina, Zosim Angela

Performance Title: Russian Pastries, River Russian Pastries is a performance prepared by a group of children ages 4-7. Russian Pastries are traditional Russian food made of yeast dough and usually filled with ground meat, cooked cabbage and mushrooms, or mashed potatoes. A long time ago these pastries were baked in a Russian hearth, and afterwards all the relatives and neighbors were invited to feast. They all shared the food, then followed with dancing and songs. Nowadays Russian people bake these pastries in modern stoves but they still keep this tradition of sharing food with friends and relatives. River is a performance of 8-12 year old children. Russia’s territory is crossed by over 2 million rivers with total of 7-8 million km in length.

From early times the Russian people relied on rivers as a source of fresh water, fish, and transportation; as well as, a natural barrier from invaders. People settled as close to the rivers as possible, they appreciated everything that the river gave them and they continue to create many beautiful songs, poems and

dances devoted to majestic Russian rivers.

Michigan Russian Cultural Center (MRCC), a non-profit organization, is dedicated to preserving Russian cultural heritage and providing classes and cultural programs to the youth of Russian speaking decent. MRCC have over 100 children currently enrolled in various Russian classes from 3 to 15 years old.

Instructors: Olga Ludwick, Yevgeniya Pukalo, Olga Fedosseev, Sofia Menshchikova.

Performers: Ekaterina Kovaleva, Michelle Fedosseev, Maria Batinic, Miranda Ludwick, Milena Hovis, Diana Koval, Victoria Goren, Evelina Hovis, Liliana Wess, Michael Mullin, Adalar Hovis, Matvey Pukalo, Yuriy Kshiminskiy, Daniel Stanovoy, Sergei Kshiminskiy, Edward Khaltsev, Max Sharkevich, Daria Kshiminskiy, Viktoria Selektor, Anastasiya Seliazniova, Maxim Seliazniov, Amilia Wess, Milena Pukalo, Anna Chikhalenko, Natalie Goren, Emy Galustyan, Adelina Akhmetshin, Marina Malyarenko, Alice Khaltsev, Elizabeth Sharkevich, Anna Mullin

Performance Title: Scottish Highland Dance Auburn Glen School of Highland Dance is located in Bay City, Michigan. Students ages 4-adult are taught traditional Highland and National dances, as well as Ceilidh (kay-lee) or party dances and choreographies.

Dancers perform at local festivals and events as well as competing at many Highland Festival Dance Competitions around the state. Auburn Glen School of Highland Dance’s mission is to promote the art of Scottish Dance in a healthy, supportive, family environment. The school strives for each student to achieve to the best of their own personal ability.

Instructor: Jennifer Brown-Tallman Performers: Scarlett Arnold, Katie Steih, Josie Tallman, Katie Tallman.

Performance Title: Tried to Walk (B1A4) The students of the Asian Student Association of International Academy High School will perform a Korean Pop (K-POP) Dance routine.

Instructor: Mee Hyang Ailsworth Performers: Kristen Ailsworth, Melissa Mae Javier, Jennifer Kim, Peter Sun, Ziyou Sun, Brian Hwang, Seo Hee Hwang, Jeremy Marcelo, Andrew Oh, Gudde Xiong, Jessica Zhao Display Table Representatives: Seung Jun Kim, In Seong Hwang, Jaewon Heo

Display Table Representative: Dana Basha

Performance Title: Zeybek Folk Dance Zeybek Dance is the most well-known form of the Western Anatolian Folk Dances, especially of the Aegean cities Izmir, Aydin, Denizli, Balikesir and Mugla. A characteristic rhythm is accompanied by unique figures of walking, turning, rising, kneeling and holding up the arms (the walking with or without ricochets) and turnings in the Zeybek dance. The dance displays the Zeybek’s self-assurance, honesty, braveness, and challenging nature.

Instructors: Muyesser Korkmaz, Nazli Taysever Performers: Ibrahim Arifi, Ehat Duman, Esat Duman, Sadi Keskes, Veli Serbet, Galip Karatas, Victoria Pickering, Kubra Taysever, Esra Taysever, Ayse Cavus, Vildan Cavdar

Performance Title: �Reflection� by Christina Aguilera A solo performance by Michigan Math and Science Academy (MMSA) student Jada Sanders. MMSA is a college-prep academy offering a broad range of challenging courses in mathematics, social studies, foreign language, computers, music, art, and physical education with a stronger emphasis in math, science, and technology. MMSA offers grades K-12 with a maximum class of 25 (20 in Kindergarten).

With small class sizes, the students have more opportunities to participate and teachers can focus on each child as an individual. MMSA students gain advanced skills in Mathematics, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Technology while learning

to work productively with those skills. MMSA is located at 8155 Ritter Street, Center Line, MI 48015.

Phone: (586) 920-2163, E-mail: info@mmsaonline. org, Web: www.mmsaonline.org Instructor: Michele Berthiaume Performer: Jada Sanders

Performance Title: ProdiJee Combo Mix ProdiJee has been performing together for approximately 4 years under the direction of Ms. Rita Mosley of RML Entertainment. They have had the privilege to compete and receive high ranks at national dance competitions. Collectively, they have begun to create and choreograph performance concepts such as the one presented today.

Instructors: Pat “Dukes” Jordan, Rita Mosley Performers: Marquis Calhoun, Preston “Priince” Dukes, Martez Calhoun, Darius “BJ” Boatner

Performance Title: KuKu\Sinte.

Marcus Garvey Academy -Nanou Djiapo African Drum & Dance students from the after school program learn Traditional African Drum & Dance from former students who have matriculated to high school and college, as well as their instructors, Mama Malika Deshazer and Baba Shomari Matthews. Principal James Hearn leads Marcus Garvey Academy in scholastic excellence, total school improvement for MEAP state testing, and a motivating and inspiring African Centered Learning environment.

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