Stepping/Body Percussion
Rooted in deep tradition from the HBCU culture that stems all the way back from Africa. Students will explore specific techniques, vocabulary, creative processes, dynamics, and musicality of Stepping or body percussion technique. This Includes experiencing a variety of movement styles and techniques. Warm-up exercises such as body toning and stretching. Students will learn diagonal and center step combinations leading to choreography.
Grades 3-12, 4-week, 8-week or 12-week residency
Culminating performance(s)
Program Artist:
Rooted in deep tradition from the HBCU culture that stems all the way back from Africa. Students will explore specific techniques, vocabulary, creative processes, dynamics, and musicality of Stepping or body percussion technique. This Includes experiencing a variety of movement styles and techniques. Warm-up exercises such as body toning and stretching. Students will learn diagonal and center step combinations leading to choreography.
Grades 3-12, 4-week, 8-week or 12-week residency
Culminating performance(s)
Program Artist:
Rooted in deep tradition from the HBCU culture that stems all the way back from Africa. Students will explore specific techniques, vocabulary, creative processes, dynamics, and musicality of Stepping or body percussion technique. This Includes experiencing a variety of movement styles and techniques. Warm-up exercises such as body toning and stretching. Students will learn diagonal and center step combinations leading to choreography.
Grades 3-12, 4-week, 8-week or 12-week residency
Culminating performance(s)
Program Artist:
PROGRAM DETAILS
ART FORM(S):
Dance
CURRICULUM:
Social Emotional
GRADE LEVEL(S):
Upper Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)
PROGRAM AVAILABLE AS:
In-School/Afterschool Workshop
Residency