Overview
| Program Description: | Principals of dances throughout the African diaspora are taught ranging from traditional West African dance, Caribbean and Hip-Hop. This workshop is aligned to Grade 5 Module 4: Breaking Barriers.
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| Available to Grade(s): | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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 |
Requirements
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: | no |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: | For Drum Workshops: Drums and instruments are provided For Dance Workshops: Speaker for music projection is provided. |
| Materials School Provides: | For Dance Workshops: N/A For Drum Workshops: If percussion instruments are available for use, please discuss with the artist prior to workshop to determine if they can add to the musical experience. |
| Space: | Classroom |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: | For Drum Workshops: Chairs set up in a circle For Dance Workshops: Open Space and outlet for speaker. Wifi access may be needed. |
Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: | Social Studies |
| Common Core Standard: | Grade 1: Society and Ourselves Global Communities |
| 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 perform traditional West African, Caribbean, and Hip-Hop dance movements while demonstrating an understanding of their cultural origins and significance.
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| Wit & Wisdom Connection: | Grade 5 Module 4: Breaking Barriers |
