Shannon Calderon-Primeau
Contact Information:
Shannon Calderon-Primeau
1827 NW 17th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Phone:
(405) 948-1683
Email:
Website:
Discipline:
Ballet, ethnic, folk, jazz and musical theatre
Participants:
Early childhood, Childhood, Adolescents, Adults, Elders, and Intergenerational
Language Fluency: Spanish
Settings:
Elementary and middle school, parks and recreation centers
Availability:
Central Oklahoma and Metro OKC, year-round
Bio:
Shannon Calderon is a spirited and versatile dancer whose repertoire includes ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz, salsa, Mexican folkloric and Flamenco. She studied under noted dancers in both the United States and Mexico. Her high-energy residencies explore the diversity of the Latino culture through dance and emphasize that language may be a barrier for some, but through dance everyone can participate.
Learning Goals:
- Learn basic dance terminology
- Learn about traditional costumes, dancers, their styles and history
- Explore cultural heritage
- Strengthen listening skills and following directions
- Encourage teamwork and cooperation