Interactive Performances for Schools
Your passion and enthusiasm for music inspired us all. The children loved being part of the performance. Absolutely fabulous!!! - Kathy Strong, Principal, Curran PS
Hip Hop Duende is a unique and contemporary fusion of body percussion, hip hop poetry and flamenco.
Hip Hop Duende performers and facilitators Annalise Friend and Claudia Chambers have extensive experience working with schools.
Our Interactive Performance is designed with students from many different cultural backgrounds in mind, and in accordance with a range of Syllabus Aims including Music, PDHPE, Dance, English, and even Maths. A Teachers Resource Pack full of relevant activities for us with classes following our visit is provided so that teachers can extend the learning on relevant learning outcomes for the term.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What will the students experience?
Who is the performance for?
How many students can attend?
Can you do more than one performance?
How can I incorporate this into my teaching program?
What about just having fun?
I've got a special request ...
Lets talk! Hip Hop Duende are able to tailor their performance to your teaching focus and your group's needs.
Contact us to talk about your ideas, questions, or for a copy of our rates sheet.
What the Students Say:
I found it amazing. You connected with the audience well. Rhythm comes from within and anyone and body percussion may be performed by everyone and anyone. Jessica, Casula High, Grade 9
I think it was an excellent performance, very entertaining, and I am glad to have this opportunity to understand movement, rhythm, and how they sound so good together - Ashley, Homebush West PS, Grade 5
One of the most fun classes of my life. I learnt a lot about percussion - Rebecca, MLC, Grade 8
It was cool and I love the beat - flamenco rhythms sound very good. I loved the cool beats - Mason, Campbelltown East PS, Grade 6
What the Teachers Say:
We were thrilled with your professionalism, and your positive interactions with the boys. You gave the boys a new outlook and way to express themselves. You were the key to unlocking the magic within! - Ann Dunbar, Teacher, Putland ETU
Really beneficial. I will be using this in my lessons - Raquel Hallam, Teacher, John Warby PS
Very positive - all interested and engaged at all times - well prepared and very relevant. You guys were great ... the kids loved it. Thanks for bringing your energy to Bankstown PS - Paula Green, Teacher, Bankstown PS
Very relevant to performance/music syllabus. The children enjoyed using the instruments and including body percussion was great because everyone was engaged - Lorraine Pope, Deputy Principal, John Warby PS
... And about our Professional Development Workshops:
Excellent! Very engaging. I can use the ideas for all KLAs - Chris Danilidis, Assistant Principal, Curran PS
Great hands on lessons and ideas to put into practice. Great ideas for teaching literacy and numeracy - Kylie Ellis, Primary Teacher, Curran PS
Hip Hop Duende is a unique and contemporary fusion of body percussion, hip hop poetry and flamenco.
Hip Hop Duende performers and facilitators Annalise Friend and Claudia Chambers have extensive experience working with schools.
Our Interactive Performance is designed with students from many different cultural backgrounds in mind, and in accordance with a range of Syllabus Aims including Music, PDHPE, Dance, English, and even Maths. A Teachers Resource Pack full of relevant activities for us with classes following our visit is provided so that teachers can extend the learning on relevant learning outcomes for the term.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What will the students experience?
- Body Percussion and Flamenco Moves
- Flamenco and funky box drumming on the wooden cajon (aka beat-box or box-drum)
- Hip hop poetry
- Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic approaches to learning rhythm
- A multi-layered, interactive finale
Who is the performance for?
- Students from Years K-12 (we tailor the performance to your group).
How many students can attend?
- Maximum of 120 students per performance.
Can you do more than one performance?
- Sure! We offer a discount for 2 or more Interactive Performances, for example the first for K - Stage 1, and the second for Stages 2 - 3.
How can I incorporate this into my teaching program?
- Ideas, resources and ready-to-go activities are packed into our complimentary Teachers Resource Pack
- We also provide singular or ongoing workshops for students to build on the performance
- Staff can share in the experience too! Hip Hop Duende offer staff Professional Development Sessions where you can learn the skills to facilitate rhythm, moves and rhyme, and have fun!
What about just having fun?
- Of course, Hip Hop Duende love to come and help your school celebrate! End of Term or End of Year celebrations, Fitness and Mental Health Programs, Harmony Day and Youth Week programs are all great times to see students and staff together in rhythm.
I've got a special request ...
Lets talk! Hip Hop Duende are able to tailor their performance to your teaching focus and your group's needs.
Contact us to talk about your ideas, questions, or for a copy of our rates sheet.
What the Students Say:
I found it amazing. You connected with the audience well. Rhythm comes from within and anyone and body percussion may be performed by everyone and anyone. Jessica, Casula High, Grade 9
I think it was an excellent performance, very entertaining, and I am glad to have this opportunity to understand movement, rhythm, and how they sound so good together - Ashley, Homebush West PS, Grade 5
One of the most fun classes of my life. I learnt a lot about percussion - Rebecca, MLC, Grade 8
It was cool and I love the beat - flamenco rhythms sound very good. I loved the cool beats - Mason, Campbelltown East PS, Grade 6
What the Teachers Say:
We were thrilled with your professionalism, and your positive interactions with the boys. You gave the boys a new outlook and way to express themselves. You were the key to unlocking the magic within! - Ann Dunbar, Teacher, Putland ETU
Really beneficial. I will be using this in my lessons - Raquel Hallam, Teacher, John Warby PS
Very positive - all interested and engaged at all times - well prepared and very relevant. You guys were great ... the kids loved it. Thanks for bringing your energy to Bankstown PS - Paula Green, Teacher, Bankstown PS
Very relevant to performance/music syllabus. The children enjoyed using the instruments and including body percussion was great because everyone was engaged - Lorraine Pope, Deputy Principal, John Warby PS
... And about our Professional Development Workshops:
Excellent! Very engaging. I can use the ideas for all KLAs - Chris Danilidis, Assistant Principal, Curran PS
Great hands on lessons and ideas to put into practice. Great ideas for teaching literacy and numeracy - Kylie Ellis, Primary Teacher, Curran PS
