A DAY IN THE RENAISSANCE
Students are transported back in time and their social studies curriculum comes alive!
"Are you really 500 years old?"
asked one student of a Renaissance Day Performer |
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Renaissance dance and song with I Giullari di Piazza
- The thrilling sport of falconry, demonstrated by our falconer flying his raptors in an open field
- Overview of original works of Renaissance art in the Rosen House
- Performance of Commedia dell'Arte by I Giullari di Piazza with student participation
BEFORE THE VISIT:
Teachers receive a workbook that describes the day's events, suggests classroom activities, and gives ideas for costume and banner making. Both children and adults are encouraged to come in costume.
MISSION STATEMENT
Caramoor's Education Programs are dedicated to:
- Encouraging, teaching and learning through the arts across the entire school curriculum.
- Improving the quality of arts education in the schools through interaction with Caramoor.
- Providing children and those who affect their lives with the highest quality arts education; an enlightened and imaginative environment; and the finest artist educators to inspire and generate creative expression.
- Offering programs to school children throughout the metropolitan region, with a special emphasis on under-served schools.
COMPLIES WITH THE FOLLOWING NY STATE STANDARDS:
Arts:
Standard 3 - Responding to and Analyzing Works of Art
Standard 4 - Understanding the Cultlural Dimensions and Contributions of the Arts
Non-Arts:
Standard 2 - Social Studies / World History
| Scott Ellison - scott@caramoor.org | Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Inc. |
| Education Program Coordinator | The Diane Moss Education Center |
| 914-232-5035 x 242 | 149 Girdle Ridge Road |
| | P.O. Box 816 |
| | Katonah, New York 10536 |
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| | Click here to download a printable information card |
Photos of Program Educators:
Row 1 - Francesca Silvano, I
Giullari di Piazza; James Karcher, Fencer
Row 2 - Jennifer Pena, Falconer
Row 3 - Ray Pena, Falconer
Photography by Linda Stern, Marilyn Jean Young
