Cultural Centre of India

Indian Culture Comes to You: Dances of India
Curriculum: Cultural Connections, Dance, Social Studies
Using dance, hand-language, and a wealth of visual aids, the Cultural Centre of India will expand on lessons in multiculturalism, history, religion, language arts, geography, and more. All
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India Culture Comes to You: Dances of India

Program Description
This hands-on program covers a wide range of multidisciplinary activities. The topics include, but are not limited to, multiculturalism, history, religion, citizenship, geography, music, dance (classical, folk & contemporary), mythology, choreography, art, sculpture, language arts, costumes and makeup artistry. Each one is created or modified as per the request from the organizers and the length
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Program Detail
On Fridays
For other days, Contact Padma Chebrolu to discuss
Between 10 AM – 3 PM
Large room, Gym or Cafeteria
School Gym, Large Room or Cafeteria
30-90 minute Workshop (capacity up to 500 students): $600
30-90 minute Additional Workshop on the same day Additional Fees: $200
IDOE STANDARDS
Standard 1 - History
Standard 2 - Interpretive: Learners interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics.
Standard 4 - Culture: Learners examine, experience, and reflect on the relationships among the practices products, and perspectives of the culture studied.
Standard 5 - Connections: Learners use the target language to expand their knowledge of and make connections among multiple content areas.
Standard 6 - Connections: Learners strengthen language proficiency and cultural knowledge by using current digital media and authentic resources.
Standard 7 - Comparisons: Learners understand the nature of language and culture through comparisons of the languages and cultures studied and their own.
Standard 8 - Communities: Learners use their knowledge of the target language and culture both within and beyond the school setting for personal enrichment and civic engagement.
Anchor Standard 4 – Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation: Space, time, and energy are basic elements of dance.
Anchor Standard 5 – Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation: Dancers use the mind-body connection and develop the body as an instrument for artistry and artistic expression.
Anchor Standard 6 – Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work: Dance performance is an interaction between performer, production elements, and audience that heightens and amplifies artistic expression.
Anchor Standard 7 – Perceive and analyze artistic work: Dance is perceived and analyzed to comprehend its meaning.
Anchor Standard 8 – Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work: Dance is interpreted by considering intent, meaning, and artistic expression as communicated through the use of the body, elements of dance, dance technique, dance structure, and context.
Anchor Standard 9 – Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work: Criteria for evaluating dance vary across genres, styles, and cultures.
Anchor Standard 10 – Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art: As dance is experienced, all personal experiences, knowledge, and contexts are integrated and synthesized to interpret meaning.
Anchor Standard 11 – Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding: Dance literacy includes deep knowledge and perspectives about societal, cultural, historical, and community contexts.
Anchor Standard 11 – Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding: Theatre artists understand and can communicate their creative process as they analyze the way the world may be understood.
Anchor Standard 1 - Connect with a varied repertoire of music by exploring the relationships between music and personal experience:
Anchor Standard 2 - Connect with a varied repertoire of music by exploring the relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.
Supporting Materials
Qualifications
References
Cincinnati Arts Association
Cincinnati Art Museum
Cincinnati Childrens Museum
Cancellation Policy
cultContact Padma Chebrolu at 513-227-9612 for cancellations and rescheduling