Curriculum Connections
Storytelling and character, rhythm, beat and musical styles, social-emotional learning.
California State Standards
RI.K.3 With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.
SL.3.2 Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
Performance Description
Young Yeila dreams of being a superstar but her lack of confidence gives her awful stage fright. With advice from her mother and mentors, Yeila begins her journey to find her roots, get confidence and be amazing! Travel with Yeila who visits her grandmother in Cuba to add a salsa flavor to her own hip-hop style! The audience gets to dance along in this dynamic participation play where one actress creates three generations of lively women. Journey with Yeila as she discovers the fun of her multi-cultural heritage. Havana Hop is a children's tale of culture and confidence!
Written, choreographed and performed by Paige Hernandez
With original music by Nick “Nick tha 1da“ Hernandez and Kris Funn
Paige Hernandez is a multidisciplinary artist. She has collaborated with the Lincoln Center and has been commissioned by the National New Play Network, the Smithsonian, The Kennedy Center, La Jolla Playhouse and the Glimmerglass Festival. Paige has also been named a “classroom hero“ by The Huffington Post, a “Citizen Artist Fellow“ with the Kennedy Center, and one of “Six Theatre Workers You Should Know“ by American Theatre Magazine. She was most recently named one of the Top 5 Most Produced Artists for Theatre for Young Audiences.
We're thrilled to be presenting Paige for the first time at the Gallo Center!
