Join Omar Cruz (Lead Teaching Artist) in the first of a two-part workshop for children on L'Orfeo by Claudio Monteverdi-- an opera based on the Ancient Greek story of Orpheus and Eurydice! Within this dynamic story we will explore the topics of music and dance. 

This week we will explore dance and how it was an important art form for the Ancient Greeks because they believed it was a gift from the Gods to help them appreciate the beautiful parts of life. 

Guest Artist Sarah Laughland (more below) will lead us on an exploration of Ancient Greek Dances!  

While one session is enriching for kids, we suggest they participate for the entire month to learn about the story.

About Opera Starts with Oh!

Opera Starts with Oh! is a series of educational lessons created by Opera Lafayette to introduce young audiences to the magic of opera! Led by teaching artist Omar Cruz and a new guest artist for every unit, Opera Starts with Oh! is perfect for families with children pre-k and up. More about the program here.

Register for the session below - based on a pay-what-you-can model!

MEET SARAH, GUEST ARTIST OF THE WEEK

Sarah is a performer, photographer, and dance educator & choreographer. She lives & works between the Washington DC area and Southwest Virginia after spending 5 years at Barter Theatre (Abingdon, VA), where she performed in 33 plays & musicals. In the DC area, she most recently performed at Imagination Stage (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe) and Theatre J (Lovesick). She currently teaches dance for multiple studios around the region. She adores learning, and is constantly striving for new and improved ways to move, strengthen, & communicate. She holds her B.A. in Music Theatre from Seton Hill University.