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DocuSign Envelope ID:220566FB-947D-468C-B639-17D506BDD642 <br /> Group work: Students will work in small groups to explore and create short (3-5 movements) dances <br /> that express one of the three principles of the human pyramid. "Juhidi" = hard work, "Harabee" _ <br /> pulling together or building something together, & "Umojo" = united or unity <br /> Closing: Group reflection and sharing <br /> Day Four: <br /> Review key concepts and tools. <br /> Circle warm-up <br /> Guide group improvisation: exploring energy and opposing movement qualities <br /> Tell a story: using expressive movement to tell a story (folklore). Learn a short dance from Zimbabwe, <br /> "The Dinhe" <br /> Create a story: Have students create a short story or narrative through movement (clear beginning, <br /> middle, and end like a book) <br /> Closing: class sharing and reflection on what they saw <br /> Day Five <br /> Review key concepts and tools. <br /> Circle warm-up <br /> Guided group improvisation and recap of the week. <br /> Technique exploration and closing activity to inspire students to get excited about the Jabali African <br /> Acrobats performance. <br /> Create your own "Best New Act" in small groups with an emphasis on teamwork, strength, and <br /> togetherness <br /> Closing: sharing and final reflection <br /> Materials: <br /> Music player(can play from classroom) <br /> Speakers (will bring my own just in case) <br /> CD's, MP3s, and RDIO playlist <br /> Paper <br /> Pencils <br /> Youtube (in case we access videos) <br /> Teacher Involvement Program Evaluation <br /> Teacher(s) role: crowd control, circulate Evaluation Tool(s): closing reflections, beginning of <br /> through the room to help students, participate class review, class sharings <br /> to inspire students to move, help facilitate <br /> discussion and reflection <br /> Teacher-Artist Orientation: Documentation: <br /> Planning session with teachers prior to Pictures/video (if allowed) <br /> residency Observation from TAC <br /> Extension Activities: <br /> Jabali African Acrobats PDF file <br />