Learn about Transylvanian Saxon and German Culture through Community Programming
Programs are listed with intended audience but can be adapted to your group's needs.
Participants in this program will learn about and reflect on the life of a traditional Transylvanian Saxon girl and woman to better understand the role of women as leaders in passing on traditions within a specific heritage community and with neighbours of other cultural backgrounds, with a specific goal to examine how cultural practices can adapt in order to survive today and into the future.
Students in this program will learn about Transylvanian Saxon dance and culture as a means to understand community connections, communication, and other school issues. This program is catered to the specific school curriculum of the host class and the workshop facilitator works alongside teachers to establish the content to be covered. Topics from past workshops include:
We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with local groups looking to address program goals, values, and/or curriculum through the lens of folk culture. Contact with dancers@saxoniahall.com for more information.