Huth student receive unique global experience

Grand Island Dispatch, May 2, 2008

Recently, the students at Huth Road Elementary School had the opportunity to see Dance China NY, America’s premier traditional Chinese dance company. Performing a vast and dynamic range of Chinese dance, the company transported the audience to a world of colorful myths, historical drama and timeless beauty. DCNY’s repertoire of traditional and contemporary folk and classical dances weaves a vibrant vision of China’s ancient indigenous folk cultures across varied terrains of time and region, legend and reality. As a part of the curriculum, the fourth grade students expanded their experience with a visit from Explore and More from East Aurora. Culture Day was celebrated as classes were decorated with cultural artifacts. The students rotate from classroom to classroom representing five different countries, including China. Each country’s program included a discussion period about the way people live, eat, play and learn; followed by an interactive activity or craft that is particular to the country represented. Above, Mrs. Koelmeyer, Christina Sutton, Kaitlin Hoy and Drew Callen dressed in attire from Yemen.