I Can Salsa & More! (1-3)
Overview
| Program Description: |
I Can Salsa & More! is a joyful experience using music and movement to promote developmental growth and explore the cultural, environmental, relational roots of Latin dance. The workshop promotes cogn... Read more
I Can Salsa & More! is a joyful experience using music and movement to promote developmental growth and explore the cultural, environmental, relational roots of Latin dance. The workshop promotes cognitive, social-emotional, and relational intelligence skills, as well as explores the artistic cultural and environmental characteristics of communication from varying regions. The entire workshop is interactive from start to finish. 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 one, as well as emphasize the connection to traditional cultural practices of artistic expression. Next students and staff participate in nonstop structured instructor lead activities that include: age-appropriate dance choreography (3-4 songs). Students are dancing following instructor. Opportunity for creative expression will be encouraged (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. Geographic regions may include Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. Discussions will be encouraged to connect geographic regions from around the world to local communities in the City of Hartford. 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. Connections will be made to "Waiting for the Biblioburro," Monica Brown and John Parra for Grade 1, The Vegetables We Eat, Gail Gibbons for Grade 2, and Coming to America: The Story of Immigration, Betsy Maestro for Grade 3. The instructor brings all equipment for the workshop including music and sound system.
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| Available to Grade(s): |
1, 2, 3 |
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: |
45 minutes |
| Availability: |
I am available all year, with notice. |
Requirements
| Length Info: |
Program can occur as both a classroom experience or fill grade experience. Classroom experience are preferred to occur on the same day. |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
yes |
| Meeting Method: |
Email, Phone, Virtual Meeting |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: |
Audio equipment, music and instruments. |
| Materials School Provides: |
Requesting chart paper and markers, small table, and chair will be appreciated. |
| Space: |
Other |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: |
Classroom with open area or auditorium stage (with just group on stage) is best suited for this program. Large enough space for all students to fit and move comfortably without distraction. A cafeter... Read more
Classroom with open area or auditorium stage (with just group on stage) is best suited for this program. Large enough space for all students to fit and move comfortably without distraction. A cafeteria will also work. Powersource, table, and chair are also needed.
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Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: |
Social Studies |
| Common Core Standard: |
Grade 1: Society and Ourselves Honoring the Past and Present |
| 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 "Waiting for the Biblioburro, " Monica Brown and John Parra for Grade 1, The Vegetables We Eat, Gail Gibbons for Grade 2, and Coming to America: The Story of Immigration, Betsy Maestro for Grade 3. -Students will repeat basic choreography patterns to music and instrument, while practicing basic relational skills.
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| Wit & Wisdom Connection: |
Grade 1 Module 1: A World of Books |
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