Cynthia Mounts & Mabuhay Group
 Cynthia Mounts is a professional Filipino folundefinedk dancer. She grew up in the Philippines where she attended a school specializing in teaching and training folk dancers. Today, Cynthia lives in Roseburg and directs the Mabuhay Dance Troupe. She also teaches other forms of Filipino folk art and is committed to preserving her her heritage through culture studies. Area: Statewide Program Type: Workshop, Residency and Performance (Dance Troupe) Grades: 3-8 (workshop); 3-12 (performance) Cost: See fee schedule for workshop and residencies (reimbursement for supplies); call for performance cost Mabuhay Dance Troupe This lively and informative dance troupe educates students about Filipino folk dance and culture. Along with a performance of several traditional dances, students will learn general information about the Philippines such as the Tagalog language, food, history and traditional clothing from different regions. Making Parols: Filipino Lanterns In this colorful program, Cynthia teaches students to make parols, brightly colored paper lanterns commonly used in the Philippines during holiday celebrations. For her residency program, Cynthia combines parol making with traditional folk dance instruction. CONTENT STANDARD CONNECTIONS: Social Sciences: History, Analysis, Geography Arts: Create, Present, Perform; History and Cultural Perspectives Math: Measurement; Geometry Physical Education |