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“Kathakaar, The Spinning Storyteller” will explore the multi-cultural
history of India in an interactive presentation for kindergarten
through third grade students in all local public schools from October
29 through November 2 as part of Darke County Center for the Arts’ Arts
In Education series.
DCCA presents
unique Arts in Education event
“Kathakaar, The Spinning Storyteller” will explore the multi-cultural
history of India in an interactive presentation for kindergarten
through third grade students in all local public schools from October
29 through November 2 as part of Darke County Center for the Arts’ Arts
In Education series. According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins,
dancer and tabla player Jin Won infuses her own creativity into her
performances of Kathak, a form of Indian classical dance which uniquely
tells stories through movement and music. “Her strong and graceful
performances share the beauty that emerges when different cultures
interact,” Mr. Rawlins explained. “Her fascinating program engages
audiences of all ages,” he stated.
In ancient India, Kathak dancers were traveling bards known as
Kathakaar; the tradition is traceable to 400 B.C.E. South Korean artist
Jin Won developed a passion for Indian arts that led her to live in
India for over 15 years, obtaining training in tabla , an Indian
musical instrument consisting of a pair of small drums, as well as
dance; she has created this program to share her enthusiasm for the
rich and fascinating culture she has adopted. Mr. Rawlins says that the
dynamics and power of Kathak will be expertly showcased technically and
expressively, leaving youngsters with a clearer picture of the diverse
people of India and their myriad cultural backgrounds.
DCCA’s Arts In Education series annually presents high quality
professional artists to students in every grade of all local public
schools; these programs are free and open to the public. Arts In
Education is sponsored by Bach to Rock, DP&L Company Foundation,
Richard Baker, Greenville VFW Post #7262, Greenville Federal, Maid-Rite
Sandwich Shoppe, Gordon Orthodontics, the Wes & Patti Jetter Fund,
the Mandy Green Fund, Edison State Community College, The Early Bird
& Blue Bag Media, Littman-Thomas Agency, and Wayne Health Care.
DCCA also receives local support from the John R. and Miriam H. Knick
Fund of the Darke County Foundation, The Ketrow Foundation, Lydia E.
Schaurer Memorial Trust, Harry D. Stephens Memorial, and DCCA
memberships, as well as funding from the Ohio Arts Council, the state
agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen
Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.
“Kathakaar, The Spinning Storyteller” will also be presented for
audiences of all ages as a part of DCCA’s casual Coffeehouse Series;
this performance takes place on Thursday, November 1 at the Union City
Arts Depot. The show begins at 7 p.m. Start times for DCCA’s Arts In
Education programs are coordinated with school schedules; for more
information, contact DCCA at 937-547-0908 or dcca@darkecountyarts.org.
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