Performances & Workshops
Where Tradition Takes the Stage and Learning Comes to Life
We present exceptional cultural artists and culture-bearers from around the world through dynamic, curriculum-based performances and interactive workshops that highlight endangered and living folk traditions—through folk music, traditional dance, drumming sessions, storytelling, culinary arts, poetry, sculpture, and ritual—shared authentically by the artists themselves.
The Connections We Bring & Their Cultural Learning Modules
We choreograph and present a variety of culturally immersive experiences tailored to different audiences and venues:
Live Performances – Powerful showcases of folk music, dance, spoken word, and ceremonial traditions that convey identity, history, and emotion.
Interactive Workshops – Hands-on sessions in traditional arts like drumming, storytelling, beadwork, cooking, and crafting, led by the artists themselves.
School-Based Programs – Curriculum-aligned presentations that enrich classroom content with vibrant, experiential learning tied to world cultures and arts education.
Community & Cultural Events – Participatory cultural nights, festivals, and public dialogues designed to foster shared understanding and celebration.
Educational Impact & The Difference We Make
Our performances and workshops do more than entertain—they educate, inspire, and empower. Rooted in experiential learning and meaningful cultural exchange, each engagement sparks curiosity, deepens cultural understanding, and fosters empathy. The artists we present are not only performers, but also educators and cultural ambassadors who lead with authenticity, encouraging reflection, dialogue, and mutual respect.
Bringing Culture to Your Space.
Our performances, concerts, assemblies, and workshops are adaptable and relevant across a wide range of educational, community, and institutional settings.
Each offering is designed to meet audiences where they are—culturally, educationally, and socially—bringing immersive cultural experiences directly into your space.
Who Can Participate?
Elementary, Middle & High Schools (Primary & Secondary)
To enrich arts, music, history, and social studies curricula through experiential, standards-aligned programming.Colleges & Universities
o support interdisciplinary learning in music, anthropology, cultural studies, global education, and beyond.
Festivals & Cultural Events
To add authenticity, diversity, and global depth to public performances and cultural celebrations.Community Organizations & Museums
To engage intergenerational audiences in participatory cultural learning and heritage preservation.Corporate & Civic Institutions
To support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals, promote team wellness, and inspire cross-cultural awareness.Faith-Based Organizations
To build bridges across traditions through music, ritual, storytelling, and shared values of humanity and service.Rehabilitation & Healing Spaces
To foster reflection, cultural identity, and emotional healing through arts-based interventions and storytelling.
Booking Information
We work closely with partners to customize each program based on audience needs, venue type, and learning objectives. Performances and workshops are available as one-time events, artist-in-residence experiences, or multi-day engagements. Fees vary depending on program length, number of artists, and location.
To begin planning your event, visit our Booking Information page or contact us directly at info@folkloreacts.org.
Impact Stories
“This wasn’t just a performance—it was a transformation. Our students still talk about what they learned through the Kenyan folk music and stories.”
— Educator, Vermont
“It felt like we were invited into a world we had never known but somehow belonged to.”
— Audience Member, University Cultural Series