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DocuSign Envelope ID:CDB6E7B1-56AF-4CA1-97EO-1 BEOFD7D9DBA <br /> Cirruculum and Through an engaging dance pedagogy, NC Arts in Action's (NC AIA) <br /> Enrichment in-school residency seeks to provide inclusive dance opportunities <br /> that are grounded in the Essential Standards and North Carolina <br /> Common Core State Standards. Specifically, the residency seeks to: <br /> 1) Introduce fourth grade students to the basic elements of dance <br /> (body control, focus, time and space) in an inclusive, non-threatening <br /> way (NC Dance Essential Standard 4.DM.1) <br /> 2) Foster in students an understanding of how to use performance <br /> values (kinesthetic awareness, concentration, focus, and etiquette) <br /> to enhance dance performance (NC Dance Essential Standard <br /> 4.CP.2) and build upon their ability to demonstrate chronological <br /> thinking that will serve as a building block for more sophisticated <br /> dance education in subsequent grades (NC Dance Essential <br /> Standard 4.CP.1.1 <br /> 3) Develop critical life skills such as leadership, teamwork, self- <br /> confidence, self-discipline, focus, resilience and commitment to <br /> excellence by using dance as both a tool to reinforce academic <br /> development and appreciation for the arts and humanities and an <br /> activity that can be practiced outside the classroom. <br /> 4) Use the arts as a platform to build strong communities. In <br /> partnership with the teachers and staff, through high quality dance <br /> education, the residency focuses on providing a well-rounded <br /> educational experience to all students regardless of language <br /> barriers or socioeconomic status. <br /> Additionally, the culminating performance for the residency is based <br /> on a cross-curricular theme, which students explore via dance during <br /> the residency. FY 19's theme was "Dancing the American <br /> Revolution." This upcoming year's theme will be announced later in <br /> June. <br /> Audience Description Rashkis has 502 children with these demographics: 29%are Asian; <br /> 11%are Hispanic; 14% are Black; 42%are White; 0.52% are American <br /> Indian; and 3%are two or more races, and 36% participate in the Free <br /> And Reduced Lunch program. The entire fourth grade of about 100 <br /> students directly participates in our program. The entire school <br /> watches the final performances, as do parents and community <br /> members, board members and supporters. <br />