Barrio dance is a celebration of the Philippine countryside, taking place in a barrio- a small village or neighbourhood. During a barrio fiesta, the community comes together to celebrate various cultural activities through music and dance. Rooted in tradition and history, these dances tell stories of everyday life, rituals, and celebrations, capturing the spirit and heart of rural Filipino communities. Students will be guided through joyful, lively movements that reflect daily life in the Philippines such as planting, fishing, and harvesting.

Recommended grades: Any grade or skill level, but best suited for grades 2 - 5

Supplies needed: No supplies, but space to move around is needed.

About the artist: Candace Kumar is a Filipino cultural dance educator from Mississauga, Ontario. She has researched and performed in dance styles from all across the Philippines for over 20 years. By sharing cultural dance, we can cultivate more understanding and compassion for the diverse communities that make up Canada. Candace was recently awarded the Mississauga Arts Council 2023 Established Artist Award and the City of Mississauga Civic Recognition Award for her achievements in Filipino arts. In her future work, Candace hopes to continue celebrating and sharing Filipino dance across Canada and around the globe.

For students & teachers: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MST (classroom streaming)

*Only open to teachers in Canada. Please sign up through your school email, personal emails will be rejected. The link and passcode will be sent via email approximately 24 hours before the workshop.

How to join:

Register through the Eventbrite link -

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jube-school-presents-filipino-dance-with-candace-kumar-tickets-1345652124729?aff=oddtdtcreator
Upon registration, a Zoom link will be provided through email approximately 24 hours before the event with a passcode.

• If you sign up after the code has been sent out (less than 24 hours before the event,) a code will be emailed to you 1 hour before.