Joseph Had a Little Overcoat - book written by Simms Taback

Two to three volunteers are able to assist in this story about resourcefulness (told completely in song with a lively old German button accordion and with the help of a couple of volunteers and a felt board) about Joseph's little overcoat that got old and worn. Listen to Joseph

La Raspa -Traditional Folk Song from Mexico
This dance (sung in both Spanish and English) is done with any number of people in a circle and is accompanied by the "jarana" which a traditional instrument of a Jarocho style of music from the state of Veracruz, Mexico. Listen to La Raspa

Sasha!  - Traditional Russian Folk Song
This dance involves counting to 3 in Russian as we dance with our hands, feet and elbows with a partner.
Listen to Sasha

The Dreamer, the Tree and Me - Kathy Sherman, SJ
A date tree tells the story (acted out in song) of a “dreamer” who planted a date tree seed, knowing that they would not live long enough to see the tree come into fruition, yet knowing that (as the easy to sing along chorus repeats) “Yes, I've always known that we must live by the love of what we may never see...” Listen to the Dreamer

Despierta/Wake Up - Traditional Serenade
Sung in Spanish and English, this traditional wake-up serenade traditionally sung after midnight is a fun example of how a romance language contrasts with its  demonstrated English translation.  Listen to Despierta