Arts Council of Indianapolis

Arts Council of Indianapolis

The Arts Council is an organization that advocates for the need and importance of broad community funding and support for a thriving arts scene; innovates by constantly pursuing and promoting innovative ideas and programs that better serve the area, its artists, and arts organizations; and connects artists, audiences, businesses, foundations, and arts and cultural organizations with opportunities to explore and expand central Indiana’s creative vitality.

EDUCATOR CONTACT INFO

indyartsed@indyarts.org

http://indyarts.org

  924 N. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Marion

3176313301

Kenyetta Dance Kids

Program description

Prospectus in Motion: Movement In Learning

In this active and fun series of classes, Lalah Hazelwood and the company artists of Kenyettá Dance Company will give your elementary and middle school students a taste of classical, contemporary and African dance. Starting with a warm-up composed of isolation and strength building exercises, students will progress to simple locomotor movements across the floor and, finally, put some of the movements together in a short dance to music. Dance Technique Classes. During each session, the students will learn dance terminology, general anatomy, class discipline, and the self-determination required to dance or succeed in any area. Most of all, they will have an enjoyable time while learning.

Program offered after-school and during school day.

This program is made possible through the Arts Council’s Art & Soul program. You can read more about this program here. 

 

Booking / scheduling contact

Lalah Hazelwood

 lhazelwo13@gmail.com

Program detail
Artistic discipline: Dance, History & Heritage
Cultural Origin: African/African Diaspora
Program type: In-School Performance, In-School Residency, Workshop/Class (In-School)
Population served: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Subject: Fine Arts: Dance, History
Bilingual: No
Available dates:

Program will be offered between January 28, 2019 and March 1, 2019, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Available times:

Program can take place during normal school hours or afterschool. Contact Lalah Hazelwood for availability.

Length of program: Available in 30 and 60-minute blocks.
Space / technical requirements:

Program will require plug-in capabilities for music equipment and/or input/aux for audio input.

Location(s):

Large activity room or gymnasium.

Fees / Ticketing:

60 minute in-school performance (capacity 300 students): $500

30 minute in-school performance (capacity 300 students): $250

Single Workshop (10 students): $50

Single Worksop (30 students): $125

Single Workshop (50 students): $250

In-School Residency: $500 for 6 weeks of classes, twice a week

 

 

IDOE STANDARDS

Connects to State (IDOE) and/or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Standard 1 - History
FINE ARTS: DANCE:
Anchor Standard 1 – Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work: Choreographers use a variety of sources as inspiration and transform concepts and ideas into movement for artistic expression.
Anchor Standard 2 – Organize and develop artistic ideas and work: The elements of dance, dance structure, and choreographic devices serve as both a foundation and a departure point for choreographers.
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 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 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.

Qualifications

Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes
Maintains general liability insurance: Yes
Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes
Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes
Cancellation Policy

Contact Lalah Hazelwood ASAP if any conflicts arise.