Memphis in May School Performances

Each year Memphis in May brings performers from the honored country directly to the children of Memphis. Special programs are designed to share the culture of the honored country through music, song, and dance - live. The performances are an excellent complement to any of the Memphis in May classroom programs or competitions, and are presented during International Week.

Keep a lookout for information about both the In-School and theater cultural performances during May of 2010, especially the featured Orpheum performance Tunisia: Rhythm of the Sands which will be on May 6 & 7, 2010!

As part of the 2009 Salute to Chile, Memphis in May International Festival presented Celebrate Chile!, an international performance in May during International Week. Additionally, the folkloric dance troupe Expresiones de Chile made a tour to Memphis area schools during this same week.

Celebrate Chile! at the U of M Rose Theatre

As part of the 2009 Salute to Chile, Memphis in May International Festival presented Celebrate Chile! at The Rose Theater, University of Memphis, during International Week.

Students experienced the sights and sounds of Chile, featuring the folkloric rhythms of Ballet Folklórico Antumapu from the University of Chile in Santiago, including the national dance of Chile – La Cueca. Students also enjoyed Metahue by Marcelo Peña – where the unique sounds of the Mapuche people come to life on stage with Peña’s authentic percussion.

Celebrate Chile! school performances
The Rose Theater, University of Memphis
Thursday May 7 & Friday May 8 at 10:00 AM

Performances lasted approximately 90 minutes. There was no cost for students or chaperones to attend. Schools provided transportation to and from the show. Limited seating, first come – first served basis.

Shows on both dates were "sold out" this year!

In-School Chilean Performance

As part of the 2009 Salute to Chile, Memphis in May International Festival presented the 2009 In-School Performances. This year’s In-School Performances were sponsored by Memphis Area Teachers’ Credit Union.

Expresiones de Chile Folkloric Dance Troupe

The performances took place on Monday, May 4, Tuesday, May 5, and Wednesday, May 6 and during regular hours in conjunction with the school’s schedule. There were no costs to schools for hosting a performance.