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At the Calgary International
Children’s Festival we value
the importance of creativity,
critical thinking, diversity,
and cultural understanding.
In fact, we value these traits
so much, each year we
celebrate them through
music, storytelling, dance,
and theatre.

We are proud to provide
students with an innovative
arts program that makes learning
an inspirational experience. As you look through this website you will discover a wealth of educational enrichment that is guaranteed to spice up the curriculum and engage your students.

Our 2008 Festival is bursting with a variety of programming that’s suitable for all ages. Our youngest audiences will discover rhythms and harmonies through Kling Klang and Music with Marnie. Kindergarten to grade 3 students can experience an intimate retelling of the classic, Snow White, or a jazzy up-beat performance of Aesop Bops! Students of all ages will learn the history of Louisiana’s Creole culture through the dynamic music and storytelling of Zydeco master Terrance Simien. Global trade issues are introduced to preteens and teens in Shopping for Shoes, while SN@P! explores peer pressure and conflict resolution. Illstyle and Peace’s performance/demonstrations will take students on an awesome journey through the history of urban dance from the “funky chicken” of the 60’s to the hip hop of today.

These performances are just a small fraction of what you’ll discover in this year’s brochure! I invite you to share a world of discovery with your class and uncover a universe rich with creativity, cultural diversity and imagination.

See you at the Festival!

Kate Newby
Artistic Director

HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM OUR FESTIVAL PROGRAM:

L I N K S   T O   C U R R I C U L U M   Our Curriculum Connections chart has been prepared by teachers for teachers. Integrate Festival performances with your curriculum in the arts, social studies, language arts, science, music and more.

C O N V E N I E N C E   Before your visit, you'll receive a kit with everything in it from bus drop-off to lunch storage information. We'll send you everything you need to guide you from school to performance and back again safely.

A F F O R D A B I L I T Y   Order early and Schools will be guaranteed our $7.50 inclusive ticket price. We provide complimentary tickets for teachers and chaperones based on duty of care requirements. For children in your class who cannot afford to participate, we offer Outreach, which subsidizes tickets for economically disadvantaged children. Please call our Outreach Manager, Patti Howlett at 294-7414 Ext 9 for more details. Click here for details on how to order your tickets.

R E S O U R C E S   Study Guides customized for specific productions will be available on-line prior to the Festival to supplement your classroom work. Themes related to curriculum have been listed for each production and are included with each show description.

G L O B A L   A W A R E N E S S   Our 2008 line-up includes performances from Germany, Denmark, England, Scotland, USA and Canada. Your students will see world-class performances in Calgary's unparalleled venues where they can experience all the magic of theatrical lighting and sound effects.

Book your world-class field trip today!

Thanks to the following consultants for their invaluable help in preparing this Teacher's Edition.
Sherry Martens, Fine and Performing Arts Specialist CBE
Terry Edwards – Fine Arts Consultant CCSD
Roberta Mauer Phillips, Research Consultant