Dimension of Hope: Social Justice Through Hip Hop Movement (6 - 8)
Overview
| Program Description: |
On the first day, we will watch an excerpt of Revelations by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (preferably a second time in class and one time before we meet). We will discuss its social justice them... Read more
On the first day, we will watch an excerpt of Revelations by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (preferably a second time in class and one time before we meet). We will discuss its social justice themes and cultural significance. After doing a brief warm up, Dimensional Dancer/Hartford Resident, Savana Jones and Dimensional Dance Director, Ruth Lewis will help the students build a basic of choreography and some hip hop vocabulary while exploring the social justice themed poems Still I Rise by Maya Angelou, I Too Am America by Langston Hughes, or the teacher (s) can choose a different story or poem to make the piece about. The second day the students will watch a breakdance video explaining its historical beginnings and elements. We will discuss it social justice themes. We will share some more choreography and hip hop dance vocabulary. The students will them work in small groups to create their own movement phrase about one of the poems.
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| Available to Grade(s): |
6, 7, 8 |
Logistics
| Program Format: |
In-School Short Term Residency |
| Cost Per Student: |
$10 |
| Number of Visits: |
2 |
| Length of Visit: |
60 min minutes |
| Availability: |
All school year |
Requirements
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
yes |
| Meeting Method: |
Email |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: |
music, choreography teaching and arts integrated strategies |
| Materials School Provides: |
Large post-it paper and markers |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: |
large open space with desks pushed back inside the classroom. Preferably done before I arrive. |
Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: |
Social Studies |
| Art Form: |
Dance |
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