Savannah Black Heritage Festival Youth Events

 
   

"JOURNEYS, PASSAGES AND TRANSITIONS"

  
 

 
February 3: SCHOOL DAY EXTRAVANGANZA-Featuring The Ballethnic Dance Company
 
Highlighting:
    • Tracing Cultural Entertainment Activities
    • Students’ Performance
    • Student Recognition
    • Story Telling
    • Design Costumes
    • Replica of Musical Instrument
    • Pen Pal Program
  
 

Teachers, students, and parents/guardians are invited to participate in the Savannah Black Heritage Festival School Day Extravaganza Activities, sponsored by The City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs and produced by Savannah State University.

Goal:  Increase the academic performance of the students in reading, research, organizational skills, creative productivity, writing and presentation of data.

Objective:  The School Day Extravaganza activities will enhance the reading, social studies, language arts, visual, music, performing arts, and research skills of the student.
 
Focus:   A revelation of the differences and similarities of dance styles, movements, sequences, structures, steps, vocabulary, and hand movements of diverse cultures.

Mission:  All students will relate and compare the transition of dance into the American Culture.
 
Youth Programs:
    • Ballethnic Dance Company Workshops and Performances
      download a copy of BHF 2012 Ballethnic Athleticism Study Guidecover by clicking here
    • Celebration at the African American Monument and Veterans Monuments
    • Documentaries:
      • At the River I Stand
      • Uneven Fairways
      • Uneven Fairways
    • 11th Annual New Beginnings Art Exhibition
    • Step Chil'n Still Stepp'n
    • 23rd Annual National African American National Read-In
    • Y.E.S. Youth Entertainment Showcase
    • Grand Festival Day
      • Health Fair: Help Your Body Get Its Move On
      • Crafts Village
      • Sankofa African American Traveling Museum
      • Children's Reading Circle
      • Magic Marc
      • RJ & the Upbeats
      • Youth Talent Extravaganza
      • Annual Gospel Concert
    • Valentine's Jazz Concert
    • Dr. Dorothy Cotton Conducts a Student Forum
    • A Colloquy with Students (Avery Brooks and Jewell Robinson)
    • Ira Aldridge - The African Roscius
    • Stories of Faith and Freedom
    • History and Access Through Golf
      • Documentary Showings, "Uneven Fairways" with Jim Thorpe
      • Youth Golf Clinic

Download a copy of BHF-2012-School-Day-Extravaganza-BHF-Curriculum-Guide-2012 by clicking here
February 10, 6:35 pm: Youth Entertainment Showcase (Y.E.S.)

The Savannah Black Heritage’s Youth Entertainment Showcase (Y.E.S.) wants you to be a part of the movement that says YES to new and upcoming local talent. Savannah and the surrounding counties have a history of producing and promoting some of the best talent around. Now, it's time to introduce a new generation of local talent to the world never envisioned before. Calling all singers, musicians, poets, dancers, groups and duos! Y.E.S. will offer you the opportunity to have your own set concert, showcasing your talents and abilities. If you are between the ages of 12-25, this is your time to shine! We are looking for the best of the best, while we acknowledge the positive accomplishments this new-age of talent has to offer. Also attending Y.E.S. will be YouTube sensation Jackson 2 Mime, along with other major figures in the community sharing their gifts and support to this great event completely geared to youth. YOU GOT TALENT? SAY Y.E.S. AND SIGN UP TODAY. THE STAGE IS YOURS FOR THE TAKING. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AND POST YOUR TALENT ON THE PAGE. GET RECOGNITION WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM AS A SPECIAL GUEST DURING THE EVENT.

Event sponsored by The Black Heritage Festival and Savannah State University, honoring Savannah State University Foundation’s 40th Anniversary.

Submission Criteria

Full Name:


School:


Age:


Email:


Phone:


Talent:


Media or Performance:
CD iPod LIve Band Acapella


Submission Criteria

  1. The Y.E.S. Committee reserves the right to select performers for this event
  2. Submit performance via __________ by January 31, 2012 to be considered as a Special Guest Performer
  3. If selected to perform, make sure you are on-time to the required sound checks and review. These are key requirements that guarantee placement in the event.
  4. No profanity, vulgar or inappropriate lyrics, or dirty dancing is allowed.
  5. If selected to perform dress appropriately. Express yourself, in good taste. Avoid revealing too much flesh
  6. Do not forget to send your YouTube audition link with your submission. This is the way for the committee to see what you got :-)

Download the Y.E.S. Criteria by clicking here
 

Check the festival schedule for details
Copyright by Savannah Black Heritage Festival. 2012