ARTreach Programs serving children at risk

A Rhythm Journey
Musician Dan Egger-Belandria takes the classroom on a unique journey that helps teachers and children appreciate music interaction as an easy way to uncover and nurture their creative side. Rhythm Journey is a powerful experience of rhythmic collaboration through which students explore self awareness and self expression. Dan uses call and response techniques to develop the group’s drumming vocabulary while emphasizing key learning points around team and relationship building. This is a hands-on approach to breaking down barriers within a group to create a shared vision that is fun and rewarding!

World Rhythm Synergy
Using percussion instruments from throughout the world, musician Dan Egger-Belandria demonstrates how Western culture evolved through drumming and dance traditions. From Africa to the Caribbean; South, Central and North America, World Rhythm Synergy is a musical field trip that students can envision while learning history.

Throughout this ethnomusicology journey, your students will have an opportunity to explore various African, Afro-Cuban, and Caribbean rhythms and folklore that help explain the connection between African-American history and Hispanic heritage. The program will have them playing, dancing, even rapping - available in English and Spanish!

Rhythm Journey for at risk populations,
elderly and special needs groups
A powerful interactive experience of rhythmic collaboration through which students explore self awareness and artistic expression. All Rhythm Journey programs are tailored to serve at-risk, elderly and adult special needs groups.

Dan uses call-and-response techniques to develop the group’s drumming vocabulary while emphasizing key learning points around respect, team building, wellness and self confidence. This is a hands-on approach to breaking down barriers within a group to create a shared vision that is fun, rewarding and healthy!
Other programs in this category and directed by Dan Egger-Belandria Each workshops last 30 to 60 minutes:
Rhythm in Action – focus on responsible behavior
The Rhythm Language – focus on positive communication
Rhythm in Motion – Yoga BOOM- Healthy lifestyle and physical activity incorporated through the arts

THE RHYTHM JOURNEY SERIES supporting Early Childhood Development and Staff Development
Objectives -This art experience targets motor-skill development, language/auditory development for children in pre-K age/age
range 3-5

Expectations - Students will be engaged, express themselves collectively and individually, and awaken artistic sensibilities while learning and interacting. 

Outcome - Ideally, the artistic experience will help facilitate overall learning and development in all other areas of life - social, academic and individual character development. Participating Staff will benefit from the experience and demonstrations to replicate the experiences in their classroom.

Cultural Entertainment Programs directed by
Dan Egger-Belandria-  available to support community
events and cultural connections.

Señor Gato
Señor Gato is a Latin jazz ensemble that highlights Cuban music tradition. For more information, visit www.senorgato.com

Sonido Sol
Sonido Sol is a flamenco group that combines Spanish guitar with salsa sensibilities. For more information, visit www.sonidosol.com

AquaDrums
AquaDrums is a unique audio-visual, solo performance that combines water, lights and explosive drumming http://www.aquadrums.com/