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Overview

Program Description:

Moving Social Justice through Dr. King's Principles of Nonviolence helps students explore Civil Right's history through tableau and movement. Dimensional Dance director Ruth Lewis works with students... Read more Moving Social Justice through Dr. King's Principles of Nonviolence helps students explore Civil Right's history through tableau and movement. Dimensional Dance director Ruth Lewis works with students in this memorable workshop with fellow Dimensional Dance artists Savana Jones or Jus Hues. Read less

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:	$5
Number of Visits:	1
Length of Visit:	60 minutes
Availability:	All year

Requirements

Program Requires Prior Meeting:	no
Materials Arts Provider Provides:	music, lesson plan on the exploration of social justice through tableau and movement
Materials School Provides:	White board or large poster paper (two for each class) and markers
Space:	Classroom

Learning Standards

Curriculum Focus:	Social Studies
Common Core Standard:	Grade 8: United States History II Origins of the United States Democracy and National Identity
Art Form:	Dance
Core Art Standard:	Performing Anchor Standard 6: Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.
Program Learning Targets:	Students will develop a movement vocabulary including tableau. Students will understand social justice. Students will create a tableau about one of Dr. King's Principles of Nonviolence.