Guest Artist Series
Mariel Esparza
Mariel Esparza teaches students Ballet Folklorico Netzahualcoyotl. Ballet Folklorico Netzahualcoyotl represents the traditions and culture of Mexico. The dances express the spirit of the culture through movement and music. Folklorico dances are a mixture of traditional and current times, it shows the diversity of Mexico with every region and their dressing.
Debra Gaetano
Debs G (Debra Gaetano) is a Maori Director of Community Action of Southern Indiana (CASI) Head Start.
Preview YouTube video: CASI Head Start - Sounds On The Bus
Guy Louis Sferlazza
Guy Louis Sferlazza is the creator and presenter of "Worlds of Music" and "Chautauqua Express Musical Programs" since 1986. Averaging over 300 live performances each year, these programs are performed for educational and community audiences with support from the MI Humanities Touring Arts Program, which has selected Guy as “one of the finest touring artists in the State". Mr. Sferlazza holds a B.A. in Music from Oakland University in Rochester, MI.; is a certified Mindfulness Instructor through Mindful Schools; a certified coach through HeartMath Institute; and has been an Artist-in-Residence for Wolf Trap Early Learning Through the Arts in Vienna, VA. www.guylouis.com
Check out “The Relaxation to Resilience Challenge” created by Guy, that is a free video-based learning program for kids, classrooms and families to learn about and practice resilience tools. Research-based and appropriate for all ages, it is presented so that a child can understand, see it here: https://worldsofmusic.online