What is an Intergenerational Arts Initiative?
Intergenerational arts programs bridge generations while inspiring and promoting the creative process. Research reveals improved health and social outcomes for older adults participating in arts programs and an increased understanding of aging for youth participating in intergenerational programs.
There are lots of stories untold. We believe that sharing art and culture through the social exchange of young and old will feed the souls of those involved and change their lives for the better. Our hope is that with shared stories, paintings, and songs, these experiences will teach our grandparents and our children how to leave their mark on the world.
There are lots of stories untold. We believe that sharing art and culture through the social exchange of young and old will feed the souls of those involved and change their lives for the better. Our hope is that with shared stories, paintings, and songs, these experiences will teach our grandparents and our children how to leave their mark on the world.
I love this! How can I get involved?
Tradition is alive and well in South Louisiana, and Theatre Acadie's mission has always been a driver in bringing ways for people to learn about and participate in local culture and the arts.
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How can your child participate?
If you would like to see a program take place near you, please email us with your information and we will try to connect with someone in your area to get it going! We want to assist communities and their members however we can!
Previous SECOND ACT SATURDAY - SCHEDULE
- September 8 - DANCING WITH YOUR PAINTBRUSH! with Paul Schexnayder: Guest will listen to 5-7 different songs and move their paintbrush to the beat using lines, shape and color.
- September 15 - ZYDECO SHUFFLE! with Desiree' Champagne: In this workshop, the class will learn how to play a shuffle to Buckwheat’s song “Tee Nah Nah” as well as understand the difference in how shuffles can sound as well as the importance on basics!
- September 22 - IMPROVISATION! with Aren Chaisson: Aren will be touching on the fundamentals of improv...the basic tools, rules and philosophy through games and exercises!
- September 29 - STORYTELLING! with Chief John "Sitting Bear" Mayeux: The Chief will tell us about himself and tell traditional stories to the participants. Then, he will teach us how to tell our own!
- October 6 - DANCE, DANSE! with Clare Cook: Clare Cook will lead a dance experience for all ages full of rhythm, great moves and tons of fun. Creative movement and dance fundamentals will be taught to challenge all ages. This class helps increase body awareness, motor skills and provides a supportive and imaginative environment for bonding across generations.
- October 13 - DRAMA-RAMA! with Sarah Gauthier Roy: In this workshop, Sarah will guide participants in acting warm-ups, exercises, and a mini-performance!
- October 20 - SONGS AND STORIES! with Yvette Landry: Singer and author Yvette Landry will entertain participants and get them moving and singing! She will also share some spooky stories just in time for Halloween!
- October 27 - PAINTING YOUR PERCEPTION! with Bryant Benoit: Bryan will guide participants through creating a collaborative visual art piece.
- November 3 - SING AND PLAY! with Melissa Stevenson: In this class, children and adults will participate in music making activities together. We will sing new songs, as well as old favorites. We will play a variety of percussion instruments, and get our bodies moving to the beat!
- November 10 - CAJUN DANCE! with Harold Bernard: Harold will get you moving as he teaches basic Cajun Dancing like the waltz and two-step!
- November 17 - ALLONS JOUER EN FRANÇAIS! with Kirby Jambon: Learning French is fun! Through games, acting, singing, imagination and movement experiences, the children and adults will learn French vocabulary and phrases. So get ready, c’est le temps pour jouer! It’s time to play and parler français!
Go to the MEET THE STAFF page to find out more info on each artist!