I Can Salsa & More Too! (4 - 5)
Overview
| Program Description: |
I Can Salsa & More Too! brings participants on a unique interactive experience to explore the cultural influences of connectivity through the lens of Latino music and dance. This program explores the... Read more
I Can Salsa & More Too! brings participants on a unique interactive experience to explore the cultural influences of connectivity through the lens of Latino music and dance. This program explores the artistic cultural and environmental characteristics of varying regions including Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, North America, South America, and the Middle East. First, students are asked to form a circle with the instructor and attending staff. The circle encourages communal contact between instructor, staff, and students, as well as emphasizes the connection to traditional cultural practices of artistic expression. Next students and staff participate in 4-5 nonstop structured instructor lead activities that include: 1) Salsa, age-appropriate dance choreography (1 song). Students are dancing following the instructor's leading steps. 2) Salsa, age-appropriate dance choreography (2 songs). Students are dancing following the instructor's leading steps. -opportunity for creative expression (1 song). Students are encouraged to dance. Before each activity, a brief explanation of the geographic region where the song or dance originated will be discussed and lyrics in other languages will be translated. Each of the activities is brief and easy enough to spark interest in further exploration and celebrates students who have recently come from the various regions. Participants will also develop skills in relational intelligence such as effective communication, encouraging trust, problem solving, and empathy. Connections will be made to "A Great Heart": exploring internal and external rhythm for grade 4 and "Cultures in Conflict": What it means to belong to a culture in grade 5.
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| Available to Grade(s): |
4, 5 |
Logistics
| Program Format: |
In-School Workshop |
| Program Format Details: |
Program intended for the entire grade level to experience together. |
| Cost Per Student: |
$5 |
| Number of Visits: |
1 |
| Length of Visit: |
60 minutes |
| Availability: |
All school year. |
Requirements
| Length Info: |
Can be both a classroom experience and whole grade level experience, preferably in one day. |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
yes |
| Meeting Method: |
Email, Phone, Virtual Meeting |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: |
Audio equipment and music. |
| Materials School Provides: |
Small table and chair. |
| Space: |
Other |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: |
A classroom with an open area or auditorium stage (with just group on stage) is best suited for this workshop. A cafeteria will also work. Powersource, table, and chair are also needed. |
Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: |
Social Studies |
| Common Core Standard: |
Grade 5: United States History I Migration and Settlement |
| Art Form: |
Dance |
| Core Art Standard: |
Connecting Anchor Standard 11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding. |
| Program Learning Targets: |
-Students will identify common instruments used in the music of Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata.-Students will identify culturally relevant examples of communication (music and dance for storytel... Read more
-Students will identify common instruments used in the music of Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata. -Students will identify culturally relevant examples of communication (music and dance for storytelling and sharing news) in communities from the past to connect to communities of today. Connections will be made to "A Great Heart": exploring internal and external rhythm for grade 4 and "Cultures in Conflict": What it means to belong to a culture in grade 5.
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| Wit & Wisdom Connection: |
Grade 5 Module 1: Cultures in Conflict |
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