With support from CAC, Rhythmix will implement the 9th season of its Performance, Art & Learning (PAL) program for 2nd-5th grade Oakland and Alameda students. The PAL program presents 16 world music and dance assemblies, serving 3,000 youth from 60-80% Title 1 schools. Each performance includes a study guide with pre- and post-activities, and teachers will be asked to complete a short survey after the program. Photo and video documentation will be shared with participating artists and schools.
Rhythmix Cultural Works (RCW) serves approximately 15,000 adults and students each year through a combination of performances, classes and workshops. RCW produces events featuring artists that present a mix of contemporary and traditional arts disciplines from around the world. RCW offers a wide array of programming including free world music concerts, art walks and festivals, music appreciation classes, K Gallery art exhibits and receptions, low-cost family events, and free/low-cost world music and dance assemblies through RCW’s Performance, Art & Learning (PAL) program offered to thousands of students throughout Alameda County. Over the years, live performances of various genres have included Latin jazz, Bollywood blues, Venezuelan Rock fusion, flamenco, comedy, and free community events such as RCW’s Island City Waterways, Love Our Island Art Walks, and ‘Round the World Festivals. After emerging from the pandemic, Rhythmix expanded its live PAL assembly offerings and created new free community programs including cultural heritage festivals and a world music family concert series in local parks.

