Revels North's Outreach to Schools

Bringing World Culture to Schools in Vermont and New Hampshire

Helping students to understand and appreciate cultural diversity from around the world through music, dance and folk traditions. In December 2007, the Småjondølene dancers from Norway performed vibrant and diverse musical styles at 13 schools in Vermont and New Hampshire. 

A student tries to kick the hat off a stick held by a Norwegian folk dancer. 

The Norwegian halling  is one of the most spectacular dances in the world. Young men show their agility and strength by attempting to kick a hat on the end of a stick in the air above their heads. 

 Laura Risk, one of the featured musicians in the 2009 Christmas Revels, shows an elementary student how to hold the bow.

Laura Risk, Lissa Schneckenburger and Natalie Haas perform folk music for an elementary school audience in December 2009.

Leif Alpsjö, a nyckelharpa musician and storyteller from Sweden, performs for a young audience at the Howe Library in December 2007.