Description: Building on the organization's mission to cultivate joy, pride and leadership through the practice of social dance, our vision through our continued partnership with NY Edge is to expand dance opportunities to students in partnership in the community, offering an engaging, inclusive environment in which to move, stay active, encourage creativity, and socialize.
Creativity, Leadership & Equity:
Through intentional in-person and/or virtual workshops, participants will be immersed in experiential learning activities and leadership training, exploring social dance as a vehicle for change as well as self-determination. Our 16 session residency provides an opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding of the cultural and historical significance of movement and how it can be used as a tool for storytelling and social change.
SEL,Compassion, Confidence, & Joy:
Our SEL (social-emotional learning) based program prides itself in the ability to deliver profound impact on student outcomes by encouraging participants to develop essential skills including collaboration, empathy, critical thinking, compassion, joy, and self-confidence through the art of social dance.
Our residencies proudly guarantee the following NYC arts education requirements:
-Teaching Artists trained in restorative practices & social emotional learning
-Compliant with NYC Blueprint for Teaching & Learning
-Physical, social and cognitive activities tailored for each partnership
-In-school and after-school residencies available
-Student centered culminating events
History of Social Dance for Workshop for Youth (K-5)
Class Description: This workshop for youth is a fun and inclusive class where students will experience history, appreciation and understanding of social dance styles born from African American culture and BIPOC communities. Based on Camille Brown’s TEDX Video The History of Social Dance, each workshop is led by an experienced facilitator, and will culminate with students performing a routine composed of various social dances past and present.
Social Dance for Workshops for Adolescents (Grades 6-12)
Class Description: This workshop is a fun and inclusive class where participants will explore history, appreciation and understanding of social dance styles born from African American communities and culture. Each 60 minute dance workshop is led by an experienced facilitator, is student centered, culturally responsive, and encourages participants to take part in the choreographic process. The residency will culminate with participants performing a collaborative routine composed of various social dances .
Social Dances Taught in Our Residencies:
Hip Hop, Jazz, Lindy Swing, West African, Afro-Beats, Afro-Caribbean, Soca, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Beginner Breakdance, Popping, Locking, Waving, Tutting, Majorette, Step, Beginner Choreography, Improvisation/Dance-making & More!
FEMALE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
For Adolescents (Grades 6-12)
CABD’s uniquely designed, culturally responsive arts-in-education program for adolescent female and female identifying youth, aims to empower participants by developing leadership skills through the art of African American & Diasporic social dance.Through intentional workshops, participants will be immersed in experiential learning activities and leadership training, exploring social dance as a vehicle for change as well as self-determination.
Residencies will help young women to develop confidence, pride and social capital by encouraging civic participation at the community level, engaging with local families, mentorship, and volunteering. Interdisciplinary topics may include (but are not limited to) social inclusion, equity, entrepreneurship, STEM, and environmental protection.
Cost: $450/hour