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CPF is not responsible for the content of any of the performances and does not endorse the provider of the performance or any products they offer.</p> <div class="indent2"> <p><a href="http://www.anneglover.com" target="newWindow"><b>Anne Glover</b></a> <br> Mix of storytelling, French, string games, multiculturalism and sign language. <br> 20 San Jose Ave., Victoria, BC<br> 250-360-2101 Fax: 250-360-2122, email: <a href="mailto:anne@anneglover.com">anne@anneglover.com</a></p> <p><b><a href="http://www.arsenal.ca" target="newWindow">L'Arsenal à musique</a></b><br /> Introduction to classical and contemporary music. Use of puppetry. Suitable for primary.</p> <p><a href="http://www.artrichard.com" target="newWindow">Art Richard and The Yellow School Bus</a><br /> Dynamic bilingual artist who can captivate his audience with his foot tapping music. While playing the accordion or guitar will leave you wanting to play along. His shows are entertaining, educational and interactive.<br /> 2763, Route 475, <br />St-Édouard de Kient, Nouveau Brunswick E4S 2W6<br /> 506-743-5151, Fax: 506-743-8014, email: <a href="mailto:artricha@nbnet.nb.ca">artricha@nbnet.nb.ca</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.artstarts.com/" target="newWindow"><b>ArtStarts In Schools</b></a> <br> ArtStarts is a BC-based non-profit organization providing a range of programs and services for young people, artists, educators, programmers, parent and community organizations. ArtStarts develops and produces a range of activities and events for young people in the performing and visual arts, creative writing, film and video. <br> 401-88 East Pender Street <br> Vancouver, B.C. V6A 3X3 <br> 604-878-7144, toll Free (from outside of Greater Vancouver): 1-888-878-7144, Fax: 604-683-0501</p> <p><b>Atout</b> <br>Rock band for Immersion and Core French students.</p> <p><a href="http://www.blou.ca" target="newWindows"><strong>BLOU</strong></a><br /> BLOU is unique, dynamic and inspiring. Their modern and unusual music has its roots in Acadia. This Nova Scotia group have travelled to every continent on the planet. Critics have called them "the most electrifying group on the Acadian music sceme".<br /> 1-866-378-1195</p> <p><a href="http://www.lesbucherons.com" target="newWindow"><b>Les Bûcherons</b></a> <br> Traditional French-Canadian music, dance and folklore. <br> 4228 - 89 St. <br> Edmonton, AB T6K 1B9 <br> 780-450-4051, 780-450-4047, email: <a href="mailto:lesbucherons@shaw.ca">lesbucherons@shaw.ca</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.carmencampagne.com" target="newWindow"><b>Carmen Campagne</b></a> <br> Concerts for elementary students <br>c/o Pierre Gravel International <br>450-372-7764 </p> <p><b>Yvon Paul Chartrand</b> <br> Actor, storyteller and self-taught musician whose repertoire includes traditional Québecois stories from his boyhood. </p> <p><a href="http://www.jakechenier.com/" target="newWindow"><b>Jacques Jake Chénier</b></a> <br> Jake's wide variety of musical and cultural experiences, from his French-Canadian heritage to his travels in the Caribbean and Latin America are evident in his lively performances making him recognizable as one of Manitoba's finest family performers. Whether he is performing in English or in French, Jake's multi-cultural experiences bring an added depth to his exceptional musicianship and winning performance style. <br> <br> Jake's spirited concepts encourage children of all ages to join in the fun, combining sing-along and action songs with on-stage participation, juggling and story-telling. Musical instrumentation includes guitar, violin, bass, charango and assorted percussion instruments.</p> <p><b><a href="http://www.creasonscrap.com" target="_top">Créason<br /> </a></b>Créason uses reinvented percussion instruments to introduce participants to the wonderful world of musical creation. Sylvain Grenier holder of a bachelor's degree in Jazz and popular music interpretation has been doing shows since 1984. He has appeared on TV programs such as Montréal Ce Soir, Les Choix de Sophie and Hors Jeu.</p> <p><a href="http://www.charlottediamond.com" target="newWindow"> <b>Charlotte Diamond</b></a> <br> BC recording artist has cassettes, CDs, videos and music books with fun French songs. Je suis une pizza is a classic.</p> <p><b>Comfort Ero<br /> </b>New Westminster storyteller Comfort Ero, a Native Nigerian, recreates tales. This former Nigerian school principal uses stories to teach children about social justice - exploring it through current events and through folk tales from numerous cultures.<br /> email: <a href="mailto:%20comfort.ero@shaw.ca">comfort.ero@shaw.ca</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.jacquot.net" target="newWindow"><b>Jacques Duchesneau - Jacquot</b></a> <br> Jacquot concerts for elementary students featuring his original music as well as workshops for teachers on using music to teach language. <br>33 Ridgewood Rd. <br>St. Catherines, ON L2R 3S4 <br>1-800-461-3644 </p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.lesechosdupacifique.com" target="newWindow">Les Echos du Pacifique</a></strong><br /> This unique group has put all its energy into promoting the French-Canadian culture through choral singing. Our repertoire reflects our versatility and goes from drinking songs to religious hymns for special masses. They balance their musical training with social activities such as workshops, dances, parties, excursions and every-so often out-of-province trips.<br /> Case Postale 57573, 1031 rue Brunette<br> Maillardville, Coquitlam, C.-B. V3K 1E0<br /> 604-931-3931 or 939-0786 </p> <p><b><a href="http://www.edmicha.com/" target="newWindow">Edouard & Micha</a></b> <br> Edouard and Micha multilingual performers who perform their own songs for students. Their experience in creating songs along with accompanying learning materials prepared them to produce some French multidisciplinary musical and pedagogical kits for the Elementary school level.</p> <p><b><a href="http://www.educorock.com" target="newWindow">Etienne</a></b> <br> Etienne is French educational music designed to motivate and reach students with current music styles such as hip hop, rap, rock, alternative, reggae, etc. The music eliminates lacks in specific grammatical and thematical structures, at grades K-10 school level, promoting student comprehension and manipulation abilities. <br>To book concerts or workshops, or get general information, contact Steven Langlois at: <br>519-537-8899 or 519-537-7156</p> <p><b><a href="http://www.expression.bc.ca" target="newWindow">Expressions</a></b> <br /> Expression founded by performing artist/educator Angela Roy in 1998. Rhythmic Art! Students will learn/discover/experience World & African Drumming & Percussion, Song, Movement and Storytelling. Drums and percussion instruments provided for all students. Designed as an in school presentation, classroom workshops and cultural events for Kindergarten to Secondary levels. Professional development workshops and clinics available. Rhythmic Art Kits available includes instructional CD, study guide & songbook. "Tambour Moving Art Project” provides ethnic dance fusion & world rhythm-percussion performances and performing workshops. <br> 250-212-7594, email: <a href="mailto:angela@expression.bc.ca">angela@expression.bc.ca</a></p> <p><strong>The Jelly Beans</strong><br /> Music for the young and young at heart. Fun, interactive music, traditional & seasonal. The age group we cater to varies from junior kindergarten up to grade 2.<br /> P.O. Box 96, Grindrod, BC. V0E 1Y0<br /> René & Sue Giasson, 250-838-0118, email: <a href="mailto:song59@telus.net">song59@telus.net</a> </p> <p><strong>Juggling on the Edge</strong><br /> Harvest and David are extraordinary duo jugglers, stilt walkers and unicuclists. They are profesional entertainers offering motivational/circus skill workshops designed to educate, empower and inspire.<br /> PO Box 880,<br /> Queen Charlotte Islands, BC V0T 1M0<br /> email: <a href="mailto:jugglingontheedge@hotmail.com">jugglingontheedge@hotmail.com</a></p> <p><b>Gregg LeRock Concerts<br /> </b>Ontario musician; concerts for Core French of French Immersion students. CDs include "Encore" and "Vive LeRock". Gregg has written for "Visages", "Images", "Acti-Vie" and "Destinations" program textbooks.<br /> 416-778-5148, email: <a href="mailto:lawless@interlog.com">lawless@interlog.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.geraldlaroche.com" target="newWindow"><b>Gérald Laroche</b></a> <br> Musician and visual artist; concerts, workshops, recording, cartooning, and painting workshops. Harminica and storytelling. Suitable for primary to secondary.<br> 370 Desautels St. <br> St. Boniface, MB R2H 0J7 <br> 204-231-0907 </p> <p><a href="http://www.damienlussier.com" target="newWindow"><b>Damien Lussier</b></a><br> Musician; concerts and workshops. <br> Production Grenouille<br>33 Sandale Dr.<br> Winnipeg, MB R2L 1A1<br> 204-452-2060, email: <a href="mailto:production_grenouille@hotmail.com">production_grenouille@hotmail.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.goodtimetrain.com" target="newWindow"><b>Alex Mahé</b></a> (Goodtime Train Enterprise)<br> Armed with a guitar, kazoo, props and an addictive personality, former host and producer of his own bilingual kids' TV show, Alex Mahé, has a wide range of musical and cultural savvy. A graduate of the early childhood development program, his teaching experience and warm rapport with children have led him to write, record and share French/English songs in schools and festivals across Canada. Alex's high participatory concerts make him an instant favorite!<br> 39 Dayton Cres. <br> St. Albert, AB T8N 4X5 <br> 780-460-9528, fax: 780-460-9529, email: <a href="mailto:alex@alexmahe.com">alex@alexmahe.com</a></p> <p><b>Malicounda Dance Company</b> <br /> West African traditional dances, drumming, and origin of musical instruments from West Africa, India and Zimbabwe are explored. Children are motivated through music, movement and West African culture. Workshops also available.<br /> 250-299-5450, email: <a href="mailto:malicounda@hotmail.com">malicounda@hotmail.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.manding.net" target="newWindow"><b>Manding Jata</b></a> <br> Features music, dance, acrobatics, masquerade, xylophones and songs of celebration from the Manding region of West Africa. <br> Box 2567 MPO <br> Vancouver, BC V6B 3W8 <br> 604-669-4429 Fax: 604-983-3558, email: <a href="mailto:rex@manding.net" target="_top">rex@manding.net</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.mapleman.ca" target="newWindow"><b>The Maple Man</b></a> <br /> The Maple Man has scholastic workshops and custom packages to choose from. The scholastic workshop consists of a movie showing traditional making of maple syrup, followed by traditional music and dancing and then the enjoyable tasting of the maple taffy. <br /> 250-868-6147, email: <a href="mailto:rturmel@themapleman.ca" target="_top">rturmel@themapleman.ca</a></p> <p><b><a href="http://www.masabo.com" target="newWindow">Masabo Culture Company</a></b> <br> Traditional West African Music, Dance and Storytelling from Cote d'Ivoire, Benin, Guinea and Nigeria. Immersion and Core French School Concert Program and Artist-in Residence Program and Workshops. Contact <a href="mailto:masabocc@shaw.ca">Lisa Soro</a> for more information.</p> <p><b><a href="http://www.muffineducational.com" target="newWindow">Matt Maxwell</a></b> <br> Matt has a number of different tapes and CDs for various ages levels, such as Veux-tu danser. <br> RR 1, E-43 <br> Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0 <br> 1-800-668-6288</p> <p><b><a href="http://www.moulinmusique.qc.ca" target="newWindow">Le Moulin à Musique</a></b><br /> All about violins. Suitable for middle/junior to secondary.</p> <p><b><a href="http://www.sandnorthrup.com" target="newWindow">Sand Northrup</a></b><br /> The one woman circus.<br /> 604-873-1125, email: <a href="mailto:sand@sandnorthrup.com">sand@sandnorthrup.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.princediabate.com" target="newWindow"><b>Prince Diabate</b></a><br /> Musician of the Kora; West African music. Suitable for secondary.</p> <p><a href="http://www.majorconradflapps.com" target="newWindow"><b>Stuart Nemtin - Major Conrad Flapp</b></a> <br> Actor, musician and clown, Stuart Nemtin has performed his fiddling clown aviator Major Conrad Flapp show all over the world and on TV. Mixing high energy, physical comedy and witty musical parody with dynamic audience participation. Flapp's performances range from traffic safety to current events. <br>953 Hamshire Road <br>Victoria, BC V8S 4S3 <br>250-592-2082, email: <a href="mailto:stuartnemtin@pacificcoast.net" target="_top">stuartnemtin@pacificcoast.net</a> </p> <p><b><a href="http://www.sunergos.com" target="newWindow">SunErgos</a><br /> </b>SunErgos is a two-man company of theatre and dance, touring as cultural ambassadors to communities. They create magical characters, blending their skills impeccably to invent dialogue, humour, dance and emotions out of the simplest of props and human situations.<br /> 800-743-3351, email: <a href="mailto:waltermoke@sunergos.com">waltermoke@sunergos.com</a></p> <p><b>Suzanne Pinel</b> <br> Suzanne records her own music as well as having her own TV show, Marie Soleil. Check YTV listings.</p> <p><a href="http://www.shenanigan.bc.ca" target="newWindow"><b>Shenanigan</b></a> <br> The band plays a lively mix of music that falls within the broad Celtic genre and includes Irish, Scottish and French Canadian tunes and songs, flavoured with original works and world-beat rhythms. Clare Brett, two time Juno winner is part of the band. <br> email: <a href="mailto:shenanigan@shaw.ca">shenanigan@shaw.ca</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.sweetswingbc.com" target="newWindow"><b>Sweet Swing BC Dance Company</b></a><br /> Swing dance lessons in French provide a fun learning experience for your class or school. A preparation kit with a French swing song on CD is provided to the school a week before instruction starts. A volcabulary list can be found on the <a href="http://www.sweetswingbc.com" target="newWindow">Sweet Swing website</a>. Instructors are experienced teachers who love what they do and communicate that love to the students.<br /> Contact Marie, 604-536-0195, email: <a href="mailto:marie@sweetswingbc.com">marie@sweetswingbc.com</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.marc.tardif.com" target="newWindow"><b>Marc Tardif</b></a> <br> French magician who specializes in presenting shows for French Immersion and FSL programs for Grades 1-12. He can do his shows in French, English or bilingually. Suitable for primary to secondary.<br> 418-563-6498, Fax: 418-650-4527, email: <a href="mailto:marc@tardif.com">marc@tardif.com</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.allianceforarts.com/members/pages/thtrse.htm" target="newWindownewWindow"><b>Théâtre de L'Aubergine</b></a><br /> Clown theatre. Suitable for primary to secondary.</p> <p><a href="http://www.allianceforarts.com/members/pages/thtrse.htm" target="newWindow"><b>Théâtre de la Seizième</b></a> <br> French theatre group which performs a variety of plays throughout the year. <br> 1555, 7e avenue Ouest, bureau 226 <br> Vancouver, BC V6J 1S1 <br> 604-736-2616, Fax: 604-736-9151, email: <a href="mailto:seizieme@mdi.ca">seizieme@mdi.ca</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.transporteursdereves.com/" target="newWindow"><b>Les Transporteurs de Rêves</b></a> (The Dream Circus)<br /> In the tradition of the pure modern circus they bring you an incredible choice of shows for all ages and settings. They have an artistic line-up of more than 40 different circus acts, letting you access the best options. They will create and direct the shows for you, provide musical scores and arrangements, as well as staging and lighting requirements.<br /> 189 de la Gondole<br> Ste-Eustache, Québec J7P 1N6<br> Tel./Fax: 450-974-2040, Cell.: 514-232-8481, email : <a href="mailto:info@transporteursdereves.com">info@transporteursdereves.com</a> </p> <p>Troupe de danse traditionnelle Les Cornouillers<br /> Ameteur dance troop of traditional French-Canadian jigs and folk dances.<br /> 1767 Hamshire Rd.<br />Victoria, BC V8R 5T7 <br /> 250-592-7388, Fax: 250-592-7382, email: <a href="mailto:lescornouilliers@hotmail.com">lescornouilliers@hotmail.com</a> </p> </div> <p> <br> </p> <p class="updated">The information on this page was late updated: September 8, 2005. <br> This page was last modified October 14, 2005.</p> <div align="center"> </td> <td width="80px"> </td> </tr> </table> <p class="contact"> <a class="ccontact" href="../../Other/FramePages/f_reachus.shtml" target="_top">Contact CPF - BC & Yukon</a> | <a class="ccontact" href="mailto:webmaster@cpf.bc.ca">Report Website Problems</a> | <a class="ccontact" href="../../Other/FramePages/f_termsConditions.shtml" target="_top">Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy</a></p> <div class="copyrgt"> Copyright © 2000-2006 Canadian Parents for French-British Columbia & Yukon Branch <br> All rights reserved. </div> <p> </p> </div> </td></tr></table> </body>