Lula Music and Arts presents Lula Lab
Lula Music and Arts presents Lula Lab
As part of its mandate to support global music and culture through arts presentations, artist development and education, Lula Music and Arts Centre offers a series of exciting and challenging workshops and performances for Ontario secondary school students. All events will take place at Lula Lounge located near Dundas and Dufferin. The classes are ideal as field trips for music, Spanish, dance, physical education and French languageclasses.
More classes will be added according to demand. If you are an artist with an idea for a workshop or performance, let us know! If you are a teacher and have a group of 30 students, we can run a class to suit your needs.
Salsa Dancing
Lead by Venezuelan-born Miko Sobreira, this class draws on South American street dance to encourage students to trust themselves and others – emphasizing the importance of clear communication and mutual support in learning and artistic environments. A great way to break the ice and build cooperation with new groups of students – while enjoying the some of the best salsa music ever! Conducted in Spanish or English. (minimum number of students: 30) $30 includes lunch, tax and tip. $12 class only
Introduction to Stage Technology
Howard Laurie has over thirty years experience mixing music of every genre and is the country’s leading sound engineer for live salsa. Howard will guide students through the fundamentals of how a PA system works and explore the topics of microphone technique, stage sound and considerations in mixing live world music. (minimum number of students: 15, max 20 for this class) $40 includes lunch, tax and tip. $22 class only
French World Café
Quebecois singer /songwriter / guitarist Joanna Moon is joined by bassist and music educator Kevin Braun in this lively performance. French World Cafe highlights the warmth of French musical culture as it has flourished around the world — exploring songs from France, Quebec and Africa. Students will learn how to play spoons as well as the lyrics to a French African song.
Followed by an optional French meal (served in French) this performance provides students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge of French culture and practice their comprehension skills while gaining a better understanding of the phrase “joie de vivre.” Support study materials available in advance upon request. (minimum number of students: 40) $29 includes lunch, tax and tip. $15 show only.
Belly Dance
One of Toronto’s most-respected bellydance artists Roula Said presents this hour long beginner class that introduces students to the fundamentals of belly dance (minimum number of students: 30) $30 includes lunch, tax and tip. $12 class only.
Interactive Percussion Workshop
Chris O’Neil leads this interactive drumming workshop which emphasizes the benefits and group achievements that are possible when we work together to connect, communicate and listen. (minimum number of students: 50) $30 includes lunch, tax and tip. $12 workshop only
Prices quoted for lunch include beverages, tax and gratuity. Each class requires the indicated number of students to run but we can schedule smaller groups from different schools together. Upon confirmation that class is running, a non-refundable deposit of $5 per student is required to hold the spots. Teachers free, chaperones $10 for meal.
Also available: Tango, Mexican Traditional Fandango, Indian Classical, Cuban percussion. Email tracy@lula.ca for details.
LULA MUSIC AND ARTS / LULA LOUNGE
info@lula.ca 416 588 0307 1585 Dundas West, Toronto, M6K 1T91