The Pike Performing Arts Center has developed, over the past decade, a program tailored to presenting students with stimulating educational programming that not only conforms to state and national curriculum standards but enhances what teachers are specifically teaching in the classroom day to day. The Linking Education and the Arts Program or LEAP is a series of shows crafted to reach students at their learning level and in their individual way. Each production includes materials designed to maximize the educational value of each show. With the simple and ample materials available to teachers and students, all-important connections between what is being taught in the classroom and what is experienced at the Pike Performing Arts Center can be made with ease. Don't miss the best LEAP year ever!
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Pike Performing Arts Center's LEAP SERIES
Soweto Street Beat
Electrifying, spectacular, exhilarating, and energizing, the all-male Soweto Street Beat is a melding of African contemporary, neo-African, modern African, Afro-fusion, and new traditional dance. This unique opportunity for school groups includes a performance demonstration and discussion of South African traditions. Presented by African Community International. |
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Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 at 9:30AM
Part of the LEAP Series Student Matinees
TICKETS: Registration can be made by contacting the PPAC Director at 317.216.5450 |
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Pike Performing Arts Center's LEAP SERIES
Fifth House Ensemble
The critically acclaimed Chicgo-based chamber orchestra underscores scenes from Black Violet, an intense film about the bubonic plague based on the award-winning graphic novel. Themes are tied to classroom curriculum through storytelling and music. Evening public performance is not to be missed! |
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Tuesday, Septemberl 21st, 2010 at TBA
Part of the LEAP Series Student Matinees
TICKETS: Registration can be made by contacting the PPAC Director at 317.216.5450 |
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Pike Performing Arts Center's LEAP SERIES
Actors' Theatre of Indiana
The 2009 A-List Winner for Best Theatre Group in Indiana returns to the Pike Performing Arts Center with Arnold Lobel's beloved children's stories in A Year With Frog And Toad. Themes of friendhship, cooperation and confidence are illustrated through wonderful song and dance. See the full musical with your family over the weekend! |
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Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 at TBA
Part of the LEAP Series Student Matinees
TICKETS: Registration can be made by contacting the PPAC Director at 317.216.5450 |
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Pike Performing Arts Center's LEAP SERIES
Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre
This modern interpretation of the holiday classic spins a tale of compassion and self discovery through the eyes of an orphan girl named "Klara" who lives in the streets. Her harsh reality is transformed to a world of beauty and magic through the seemingly insignificant gift from a homeless man. Presented by a cast of over 100 young dancers, GHDT's The Nutcracker has become an "alternative" holiday tradition for families all over midwest! |
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Friday, December 10th, 2010 at 1:30PM
Part of the LEAP Series Student Matinees
TICKETS: Registration can be made by contacting the PPAC Director at 317.216.5450 |
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Pike Performing Arts Center's LEAP SERIES
Dance Kaleidoscope
One of Indiana’s premier professional dance companies, Dance Kaleidoscope (DK) presents a flashy look ath the life and music of the King of Rock and Roll. This educational traveling company is a group of gifted and athletic dancers trained in Martha Graham’s rigorous modern dance technique – as well as classical ballet. David Hohoy and guest choreographer Cynthia Pratt celebrate their favorite Elvis tunes in this brand new show! |
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Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 at TBA
Part of the LEAP Series Student Matinees
TICKETS: Registration can be made by contacting the PPAC Director at 317.216.5450 |
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Pike Performing Arts Center's LEAP SERIES
Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis
The Phil brings a rich heritage of culture and artistic enrichment to the stage as your students begin their lifelong journey of education. Discussion of instruments' roles in the orchestra as well as how music can enhance your everyday life engages students as Indiana's oldest and only all volunteer orchestra play beautiful music. |
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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 at 9:30AM
Part of the LEAP Series Student Matinees
TICKETS: Registration can be made by contacting the PPAC Director at 317.216.5450 |
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Pike Performing Arts Center's LEAP SERIES
Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra
Music educators, Mark Buselli and Brent Wallarab delight students with a look at swing music throughout the ages. Don't just listen, watch! Dancers demonstrate as the musicians rock the house. History and music come together in this multimedia presentation to an entertaining end. |
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Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 at 9:30AM
Part of the LEAP Series Student Matinees
TICKETS: Registration can be made by contacting the PPAC Director at 317.216.5450 |
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Pike Performing Arts Center's LEAP SERIES
Eth-Noh-Tec
San Francisco-based husband and wife duo Eth-Noh-Tec present kinetic story theatre that is at once precision choreography, lyrical word-weaving, graceful, playful and poetic. By layering ancient Asian mythologies, folktales and Asian urban legends with Asian-American sensibilities, Eth-Noh-Tec has created an exciting new blend of storytelling and physical theatre. |
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Tuesday, March 22nd, 2010 at TBA
Part of the LEAP Series Student Matinees
TICKETS: Registration can be made by contacting the PPAC Director at 317.216.5450 |
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