2018-404-E Arts - NC Arts in Action arts grant

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DocuSign Envelope ID: A5390FC7 -F958- 430E- B005- 9B477AAEB1B1 Project Goals Through an engaging dance pedagogy, NC AIA's in- school residency seeks to provide inclusive dance opportunities that are grounded in the Essential Standards and North Carolina Common Core State Standards. Specifically, the residency seeks to: 1. Introduce fourth grade students to the basic elements of dance (body control, focus, time and space) in an inclusive, non - threatening way (NC Dance Essential Standard 4.DM.1) 2. Foster in students an understanding of how to use performance values (kinesthetic awareness, concentration, focus, and etiquette) to enhance dance performance (NC Dance Essential Standard 4.CP.2) and build upon their ability to demonstrate chronological thinking that will serve as a building block for more sophisticated dance education in subsequent grades (NC Dance Essential Standard 4.CP.1.1) 3. Develop critical life skills such as leadership, teamwork, self - confidence, self - discipline, focus, resilience and commitment to excellence by using dance as both a tool to reinforce academic development and appreciation for the arts and humanities and an activity that can be practiced outside the classroom. 4. Use the arts as a platform to build strong communities. In partnership with the teachers and staff, through high quality dance education, the residency focuses on providing a well- rounded educational experience to all students regardless of language barriers or socioeconomic status. Additionally, the culminating performance for the residency is based on a cross - curricular theme, which students explore via dance during the residency. Last year's theme was Financial Literacy. This year's theme will be announced later in June. Audience Description Rashkis has 516 children with these demographics: 32% are Asian; 11 % are Hispanic; 13% are Black; 42% are White; 0.52% are American Indian; and 3% are two or more races, and 31 % participate in the Free And Reduced Lunch program. The entire fourth grade, of about 100 students, directly participates in our program. The entire school watches the final performances, as do parents and community members, board members and supporters.