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Fiesta de Mexico with Señorita Margarita- A celebration of the Latino culture! Asynchronous - Pre-Recorded
Time Frames
During School Day, After School, Summer, Weekend
Formats
Online - Student Self-paced (asynchronous)
Grades
Pre K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Community/Fam., Talented/Gifted, Special Ed
Standards

Description
Celebrate Latino culture with Margaret Clauder, aka Señorita Margarita! Clad in a traditional Jalisco dress, her show features storytelling, Latino arts and crafts used in many Latino celebrations, puppetry and ventriloquism. Pinatas will be displayed and the origin and making of cascarones (confetti eggs) will be explained. Maria Rosita the puppet helps students learn a children's version of "La Cucaracha" in a hilarious rendition of the song. Featured in the show are storytelling- "Martina the Beautiful Cockroach" which is an old Cuban folktale, La Raspa (the Mexican Hat dance) and Mariachi Loco, a trumpet playing marionette who will bring the house down when his pants fall off!

Students Will
  • See 3 different types of puppets in use including: hand, glove, and marionette.
  • develop interest and pride in Latino culture, which plays such an important part in Texas.
  • hear words and phrases in Spanish and become familiar with their meanings.
  • Children will see Latino arts/crafts such as pinatas and cascarones (confetti eggs) and learn what goes into making each.
  • Book: Martina the Beautiful Cockroach by Carmen Agra Deedy
  • learn the words to the children's version of a traditional Latino song, La Cucaracha.

Details
Dates: Any date
Times: anytime
Duration: 45 minute show
School Fee: $195 allows unlimited access for the balance of the school year.
Minimum Attendance: 2
Maximum Attendance: 700
Bilingual: Yes
Technical Needs: A private Vimeo link will be given to the school for 5 consecutive school days.
Other Information: To book: email [email protected] or call 817.980.1760

Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: On-line calendars are available for each separate performer: Margaret Clauder: (Mother Goose, Weather Wonders, Spring is in the Air with Mother Nature, Story of Thanksgiving, The Hero is Within you, Fiesta de Mexico, I Detect a Tale, Ring in the Holidays with Mrs. Claus, After School Balloon Twisting: http://www.calendarwiz.com/dfwfunnybusiness Brett Roberts (Bubbleologist): www.calendarwiz.com/dfwentertainer Dal Sanders: (Magical, Mysterious Suitcase Science Show, Be a Hero- Not a Bully) www.calendarwiz.com/dalcal Cinde Sanders: (Seusology 101- A Celebration of All Things Dr. Seuss) www.calendarwiz.com/cindesanders Or, to help you determine availability of artist call 817.980.1760 or 817.265.5696, to confirm your booking request. You can also fill out a request form at: http://www.mcpshows.com/school_reserve.html
Deadline: cancellation no later than 2 weeks before event.
Cancellation Policy: Bookings may be cancelled up to two (2) calendar weeks before performance without penalty. Bookings cancelled within two (2) calendar weeks of performance but up to one (1) calendar week before performance may be rescheduled as artist's bookings allow. Bookings cancelled within one (1) calendar week of performance will require balanced paid in full and rescheduling is at artist's discretion.
After School Policy: Teachers are required to remain in room during performance. Artist will discuss and define the seating area and performance area prior to start of performance. Photographs are permitted as well as short video clips. Please tag us on Facebook at: Margaret A. Clauder.

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