Understanding Civic Participation Through Dance

In this integrated civics and dance lesson, students will analyze the dance of the Civil Rights Movement and how it was used to fight the distortion of Black people and racism. Students will explore dancers of the time and how dance was used to eradicate the negative stereotypes of Black people. Students will learn about the rise of Black dancers in American concert dance and how Black dancers made a conscious effort to educate others about the beauty and abilities of African Americans.
Resource ID#: 208285 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Social Studies, Dance
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Overhead Projector, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: dance, dance composition, choreography, collaboration, civil rights, arts integration, Black Dancers, Josephine Baker, Alvin Ailey, civic participation
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: Arts Integrated Civics

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