Mexican Folkloric Dance Workshop (6 - 8)
Overview
| Program Description: |
During this program, I will wear traditional attire that reflects a Mexican cultural celebration or holiday and will present a five-minute PowerPoint presentation (teacher must inform me in advance ab... Read more
During this program, I will wear traditional attire that reflects a Mexican cultural celebration or holiday and will present a five-minute PowerPoint presentation (teacher must inform me in advance about any preferred theme). The students will also learn different dance steps. Suggested themes include: Cinco De Mayo (May); Mexican Independence Day (September); Hispanic Heritage Day (October); and Day of the Dead (November).
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| Available to Grade(s): |
6, 7, 8 |
Logistics
| Program Format: |
In-School Workshop |
| Program Format Details: |
Program intended for individual classes of a grade level to experience separately. |
| Cost Per Student: |
$10 |
| Number of Visits: |
1 |
| Length of Visit: |
45 minutes |
| Availability: |
All year.
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Requirements
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
yes |
| Meeting Method: |
Email, Phone |
| Materials School Provides: |
Sound system with speaker and cordless microphone; Bluetooth access; smart board. |
| Space: |
Gym or open space for students to move around |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: |
Space must be large enough for the individual class to practice their choreography. |
Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: |
Social Studies |
| Common Core Standard: |
Grade 7: World Regional Studies II Movement and Cultural Diffusion |
| 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:1. Learn about Mexican cultural traditions and celebrations2. Learn age-appropriate Mexican dance steps3. Learn to work in pairs and teams4. Learn motor ski... Read more
Students will: 1. Learn about Mexican cultural traditions and celebrations 2. Learn age-appropriate Mexican dance steps 3. Learn to work in pairs and teams 4. Learn motor skills
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