Rhythmic Circus

Rhythmic Circus has quickly risen from an underground percussive dance phenomenon to an innovative live performance company known for transforming their tap shoes into instruments of rhythm. The company’s current production, “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now,” electrifies audiences with its hard-hitting tap and high-spirited music, which is spiced up with a variety of musical flavors from funk to salsa.

California Content Standards easily applied in your classroom:

• 4-6.AR.DA.4.0: Responding to, analyzing, and making judgments about works of dance.
• 4-12.AR.DA.3.0: Historical Context: Understanding the Historical Contributions and Cultural Dimensions of Dance.
• 4-12.AR.DA.4.0: Students critically assess and derive meaning from works of dance, performance of dancers, and original works according to the elements of dance and aesthetic qualities.

LESSON PLAN IDEA: Students compare and contrast “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now” with another dance performance from a different genre, such as The Nutcracker, ballet folklorico, Hip Hop (like Rennie Harris Puremovement in March), etc.

Visit the artist’s website at www.rhythmiccircus.com.