Community Corner
Farmingdale Middle School Students Hit the Dancefloor
Students Explore Spanish Culture Outside the Classroom
The Farmingdale School District recently offered an opportunity for Howitt Middle School eighth graders taking Spanish classes to see ‘The Hispanic Flamenco Ballet’ in Port Washington. The students attended the performance as part of a District initiative to expose students to aspects of Spanish culture outside the classroom. During the performance, professional dancers showcased a mix of traditional Hispanic dances, including Tango, Cumbia, Flamenco and Salsa. Following the performance, students enjoyed an authentic Mexican lunch at CaraCara Restaurant in Farmingdale.
Photo 1: Farmingdale School District’s 8th grade Spanish students stand outside the Jeanne Rimsky Theater in Port Washington following a performance by ‘The Hispanic Flamenco Ballet.’ The students were on a parent-sponsored field trip, which included lunch at an authentic Mexican restaurant in Farmingdale, as part of a District initiative to expose students to aspects of Spanish culture outside the classroom.
Photo 2: Company members from ‘The Hispanic Flamenco Ballet’ perform Spanish dances during a recent performance attended by Howitt Middle School 8th grade Spanish students. The students were on a parent-sponsored field trip, which included lunch at an authentic Mexican restaurant in Farmingdale, as part of a District initiative to expose students to aspects of Spanish culture outside the classroom.
