Our Brochure - Dancing Classrooms Long Island
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Our Brochure - Dancing Classrooms Long Island
Dancing Classrooms Long Island: Transforming Lives One Step at a Time™ Celebrating Diversity Building Social Skills Strengthening Community Instilling Confidence Enhancing Academic Achievement Promoting Physical & Emotional Well-Being “ We teach life skills wrapped up in ” ballroom dance… This program is about more than dance, it is about teaching children to take a bow. Pierre Dulaine & Yvonne Marceau, Co-Founders American Ballroom Theater Company (ABrT) & Dancing Classrooms Celebrating Diversity Strengthening Community Enhancing Academic Achievement Dancing Classrooms: Transforming Lives One Step At A Time™ is a social development and arts-in-education residency program for 4th, 5th, and 8th grade students. Through humor, joy, compassion and the art of ballroom dancing, Dancing Classrooms instills in youth the power of productive social behavior. Dancing Classrooms’ teaching method and syllabus cultivates the positive feelings that are inherent in every child. The maturity and self-awareness necessary to dance together fosters respect, teamwork, confidence and a sense of joy and accomplishment. Ballroom dance is the medium used to nurture these qualities. Building Social Skills “ You get to Instilling Confidence Promoting Physical & Emotional Well-Being make friends ” with people you never thought you would become friends with. 4th Grade Student, Valley Stream, NY Dancing Classrooms was the subject of the 2005 award-winning documentary “Mad Hot Ballroom” and inspired the 2006 film “Take the Lead.” This national and international exposure greatly accelerated interest in Dancing Classrooms from educators, school districts, parents, social workers, health professionals, and more! “ Dancing Classrooms helps students recognize the humanity of others…regardless Katie de Bruin, Educational Liaison, DCLI & NYS Certified Elementary Education Teacher As a direct result, American Ballroom Theater has licensed and trained over 24 non-profit organizations to offer Dancing Classrooms to their communities. (www.americanballroomtheater.com/NationalNetwork ) 2 ” of color, shape, gender, nationality, or language. 3 “ The Dancing Classrooms program enhances academic and learning, furthers our students’ understanding ” respect for cultural diversity and promotes tolerance, unity and peace, all through the course of dance. Celebrating Diversity Strengthening Community Enhancing Academic Achievement Educating The Whole Child Dancing Classrooms’ syllabus meets New York state standards in the arts, physical education, health, and career development/occupational studies; addresses Illinois state’s social and emotional learning standards; and connects with the nationally acclaimed Character Counts!® program. • Social Emotional Literacy (SEL) – the process through which children develop the ability to recognize and manage emotions, develop self-esteem, and cultivate responsible decision making. • Physical Education & Health – acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for maintaining life-long personal fitness and health. • Dance - demonstrate ballroom dance movement elements, choreographic structures and creative improvisation skills; understand dance as a way to create and communicate meaning; acquire knowledge of its history and cultural origins. • Music - demonstrate physical understanding of rhythm, communicate differences in musical styles and phrasing; acquire knowledge of its history and cultural origins. • Character Counts!® - fostering the six pillars of character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship. Principal Frances Lizewski, Medford Elementary, Patchogue, NY Building Social Skills Instilling Confidence Promoting Physical & Emotional Well-Being Dancing Classrooms: Transforming Lives One Step at a Time™ was launched in 1994 by world-renowned ballroom dancers Pierre Dulaine and Yvonne Marceau as a not-for-profit project of the American Ballroom Theater Company (ABrT). In 2008 Dancing Classrooms Long Island (DCLI), administered by CoDanceCo, Inc., became the licensed National Network site for Dancing Classrooms in Nassau and Suffolk County. Program Description Dancing Classrooms is integrated into the school day and presented over ten-weeks, with two 40-minute sessions each week, serving all children in the selected grade level, including special needs children. Students learn the following in a dynamic and safe setting: • increased sense of physical and emotional well-being; • a strong sense of balance and flexibility; • the ability to respect differences in their peers; • the skills necessary for effective team work; • the ability to dance in harmony with a partner; • a diverse range of social ballroom dances; and Through curriculum integration with English/Language Arts, Geography and Social Studies students complete oral and written activities developing the skills to: • analyze and express their personal experiences; • demonstrate knowledge of the cultural and geographic origins of American music and social dance forms; • illustrate how cultural traditions inform civic values, positive character traits, and good citizenship. 4 • the music and cultural history of each dance form. 96% of Principals surveyed see a positive change in how students treat each other and 80% believe Dancing Classrooms has a positive impact on academic performance. (source: National Network Principal Survey) 5 “ After watching everyone perform, I cannot imagine that any of you will not perhaps, use what you have learned, for a lifetime. I am looking forward to a ” good tango with you, grandson. Grandmother of a Wilson Elementary 5th grade student, Rockville Centre Celebrating Diversity Strengthening Community Enhancing Academic Achievement Dancing Classrooms In Your School - It Takes A Team! The Dancing Classrooms Educational Liaison and Teaching Artist work in partnership with the Principal, Teachers and key staff members throughout the residency. Residency Highlights: The magical journey begins with a pre-residency planning meeting with the school team followed by an orientation for the students. • Lessons - Teaching Artist co-teaches the first lesson with the Educational Liaison and the journey begins! During the residency the students learn Merengue, Foxtrot, Rumba, Tango, Salsa (8th grade only), Swing, Waltz, Heel-toe-polka (4th, 5th grade only), and several line dances. “ I was…impressed with the pacing, progressive skill development, ” fitness levels and enthusiasm with which these lessons were taught. Peter Gatto, Gym Teacher, Willow Road School, Valley Stream, NY Building Social Skills Instilling Confidence Promoting Physical & Emotional Well-Being Introduce Your School Community to Dancing Classrooms Dancing Classrooms Assembly* Students who have recently completed the Dancing Classrooms residency take your students on an imaginary journey to discover the history and styles of ballroom dance. The assembly is led by Dancing Classrooms Long Island staff, culminates in a medley of dances performed by professional dancers. Length: 60 minutes Grade Levels: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th Fee: $1250 Master Class/Introduction for Teachers & Administrators* Even the most dance shy educators will enjoy learning the basics of the Merengue and Swing followed by an exploration of teaching methods and classroom applications. • Lesson 10 Film of professional dancers co-taught by Teaching Artist and Classroom Teacher. • Lesson 12 Guest Buddy Teaching Artist visits for a live demonstration. • Mid-residency planning meeting for culminating event activity. Length: 1 hr. 15 min. Fee: $300 • Lesson 19 The rehearsal for the Culminating Event. • Lesson 20 Culminating Event Performance! Family and friends cheer on as the students celebrate all they achieved. Visit a Residency in Progress DCLI staff will arrange for a school’s team of teachers and administrators to visit a lesson in progress at a school in Nassau or Suffolk County. • Dancing Classrooms Long Island Festival – A springtime island wide celebration open to all participating schools. Schools can select to have exhibition teams or choose to participate in the Colors of the Rainbow Team Match competition as depicted in the documentary film “Mad Hot Ballroom.” Dancing Classrooms residency fees are charged on a sliding scale, ranging from $1600 to $1950 per ten week, 20 lesson course*. 6 *Program Fee Support The Dancing Classrooms residency, assembly, and master class/introduction are eligible for state aid reimbursement through Nassau and Suffolk BOCES. For more details please contact us at [email protected]. 7 JOIN US! BE A PART OF CHANGING LIVES! Become A Donor It takes a full community effort to provide Dancing Classrooms for school districts. The school residency fees only support 50-60% of our costs. We hope you will join us in making it possible to bring Dancing Classrooms to as many Long Island youth as possible. Celebrating Diversity Strengthening Community Enhancing Academic Achievement Please visit www.dancingclassroomsli.org for more information about becoming a Teaching Artist or to Volunteer! Contact Us Nancy J. Duncan, Producing Director CoDanceCo, Inc. 205 Durkee Lane East Patchogue, NY 11772 Cell: 646-345-5234 [email protected] www.dancingclassroomsli.org CoDanceCo, Inc., founded by Producing Director Nancy Duncan, is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the physical, social, and creative health of youth and adults through the art of dance. All Photos © Rich Wheeler Celebrating Diversity & Emotional Well-being Community Building Social Skills Promoting InstillingPhysical Confidence Promoting PhysicalStrengthening & Emotional Well-Being “ The only way to succeed is to work together. I believe that ballroom dancing brings the classroom together and ” brings out the best in all of us. 5th Grade Student, Long Beach