Turning the Triangle: The Dance of da Vinci 2.0 (6 - 8)
Overview
| Program Description: |
This is an in-school workshop that introduces students to the intersection of geometry, math and dance. Students watch a recorded portion of "The Dance of da Vinci 2.0" performance by Sonia Plumb Danc... Read more
This is an in-school workshop that introduces students to the intersection of geometry, math and dance. Students watch a recorded portion of "The Dance of da Vinci 2.0" performance by Sonia Plumb Dance Company. Dance of da Vinci corresponds to Leonardo"s work. Section 1 (Vitruvian Man, Vitruvian Quartet and Artists' Studio) focuses on Leonardo's work as a sculptor, painter and observer of human movement. Section 2 (Elephants and Dragons) is inspired by his observations of animals, not only for drawing purposes but also how they equate to human behavior and vice versa. Section 3 (War Machines and Clocks) draws from his work as an architect, machine builder, and inventor. Section 4 (Taking Flight) brings it all together. It is supported with original music, Italian renaissance madrigals, projections and light. The in-school workshops are based on grade level curriculum. For example, grade 2 focuses on recognizing and physically making shapes (triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, etc.). Renaissance humanism is relevant now more than ever - that we cannot continue to separate science from math from art from dance from humanity in our schooling and in our lives. The Renaissance, especially under Da Vinci"s watch spurred an incredible amount of inquiry, invention, thought and art in many forms. We need that inquiry and forward thinking again to allow humanity to flourish and to survive.
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| Available to Grade(s): |
6, 7, 8 |
Logistics
| Program Format: |
In-School Short Term Residency |
| Program Format Details: |
Program intended for the entire grade level to experience together. |
| Cost Per Student: |
$10 |
| Number of Visits: |
3 |
| Length of Visit: |
60 minutes |
| Availability: |
December, February |
Requirements
| Length Info: |
5 minutes to set up |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
no |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: |
Video |
| Materials School Provides: |
Dry markers and whiteboard or equivalent. Video playback. |
| Space: |
Gym or open space for students to move around |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: |
Large space for movement exploration. |
Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: |
Science |
| Common Core Standard: |
Grade 6, 7, 8 Engineering Design |
| Art Form: |
Dance |
| Core Art Standard: |
Connecting Anchor Standard 10: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art. |
| Program Learning Targets: |
Students will watch a selection from Dance of da Vinci and create their arches and support systems using their bodies.
Understand angles and distribution of weight.
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