This interactive dance assembly exposes students and youth to the impact of globalization and the power of embracing cultural diversity through dance and entertainment in a welcoming and affirming environment. Students will watch and participate in thrilling dance performances promoting student leadership opportunities.
Tracing through Jamaica, South Korea, Latin America, and India, the Diversity of Dance School Assembly teaches students and youth the creation and transformation of Hip Hop Dance throughout the world. Students will be inspired through participation to push boundaries and embrace diversity.
Diversity of Dance explores the globalization of hip hop; how it has changed throughout history and how it has been influenced by different cultures. Styles of dance discussed and demonstrated include Hip-Hop, Bollywood, K-Pop, Dance Hall, and Reggae.
This program reinforces cultural awareness, music, dance, and arts-in-education curriculum. The full 45-minute assembly is broken into sections by country (Jamaica/US, South Korea, India, etc.) and then subsections within each (Lecture, Performance, and a Dance Lesson).
Dancers and size of team will vary depending on location. Two dancers minimum.
Keywords
1.) Dance Performance 2.) Cultural Diversity 3.) Dance Instruction
Lindsay Cesari Teacher/Librarian Durgee Junior High School, 29 East Oneida Street, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(607) 727-6791
Jonathan Beckmann Assistant Head of School Los Encinos School, 17100 Ventura Boulevard, Encino, CA 91316
(310) 435-2675
Eric Reynolds Director of Fine and Performing Arts for the Huntington School District Woodhull Intermediate School, 140 Woodhull Road, Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 512-5879
