Danse et rythmes traditionnels – Virtual Workshop

Students will join Ariko to learn a basic rhythm on spoons and a simple step dance. Peppered with traditional music and French vocabulary, this digital workshop will provide a cultural experience that aims to build success and skills that can later be applied in the classroom setting. Members of Ariko look forward to meeting students for a live Q & A following the pre-recorded workshop. This digital workshop is also offered in French.

Les élèves se joindront à Ariko pour apprendre à jouer des rythmes de base aux cuillères ainsi qu’une routine simple de danse à claquette. Cet atelier digital francophone, centrée sur la musique traditionnelle, est une expérience culturelle ayant pour but de développer les compétences des élèves tout en visant le succès. Les membres d’Ariko ont hâte de rencontrer les élèves pour une session de questions et réponses en direct après l’atelier. Cet atelier digital est aussi disponible en format bilingue (anglais/français).

Chansons traditionnelles – Virtual Workshop

Students will join Franco-Ontarian family band Ariko to learn to sing 3 traditional French language songs and to do podorythmie (traditional French-Canadian foot stomping).  Call and response songs, voyageur music and fiddle tunes are presented with a historical and cultural context. In this bilingual digital workshop, students will expand their French language vocabulary in an engaging experience that aims to build success and skills that can later be applied in the classroom. Members of Ariko look forward to meeting students for a live Q & A following the workshop. This digital workshop is also offered in French.