By connecting engaging and fun movement activities to the Social Emotional Learning competencies of identity, belonging, and agency, students have opportunities for making creative choices, developing their individual creativity, and artistic collaboration. Self confidence and self awareness are supported and encouraged as is appreciation of the contributions of others. Dance content is based on National […]
This professional learning program will introduce hip hop dance into the classroom space as a tool to explore thematic content and assess student understanding. Educators will experience hip hop dance as an opportunity to have fun, reflect, discuss, and analyze creative teaching strategies. Activities such as the story circle exercise and choreography created from thematic […]
This performance inspires young people to eat smart, drink healthy, and keep their bodies moving. Blending high-energy dance, hip hop music, and student participation this performance keeps students engaged in a ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ style assembly. It’s the perfect way to get kids excited about making healthy, positive choices! Please fill out this inquiry form or […]
Students will amaze themselves as they learn basic moves and create their own choreography by exploring the American art form of Breakin’. This workshop is designed to build self-confidence and reinforce the idea that you can do anything you put your mind to doing. Students will learn key vocabulary, foundational movements and will be challenged […]
Peace, love, unity and having fun: our flagship program brings the energy of Hip Hop culture straight to your school community. Students will experience a thrilling dance performance, discover the rich history of Hip Hop and join us on stage to learn moves firsthand! Through interactive performance, storytelling, and live dance, students are invited to […]
Gifted storyteller TAHIRA shares tales of freedom fighters in this dramatic performance. A compelling look at the people who took extraordinary risks for freedom, the program can be tailored to highlight such topics as the Civil Rights Movement, Black women in history, or the Underground Railroad. The program includes freedom songs such as “John the […]
Shadow Ball pays homage to the men who played in Negro League baseball and paints a picture of America’s suffering during the Great Depression. Rochel Garner Coleman plays Cool Papa Bell, one of the League’s most famous players. A sterling fielder and an outstanding batter (regularly averaging over .400), Bell was legendary for his uncanny […]
Rochel Garner Coleman plays the Black cowboy Nat Love. The performance chronicles the journey of a former slave who joined thousands of others to explore and settle the West. This performance explores an uncommon narrative of the Old West while recreating a period in American history that has captivated generations ever since. The performance starts […]
This jubilant assembly introduces students to the artistry of East African cultures through dance, music, and storytelling. Sharing music from his native Uganda and authentic East African instruments, Ssuuna inspires students to compare cultures and to learn the importance of respecting cultural differences. The program ends in celebration as students play alongside Ssuuna and learn […]
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Young Audiences believes that all students deserve equal access to the arts and we strive to provide meaningful art experiences to young people regardless of cognitive or physical development, socio-economic status, or geographic location.
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