DRAMA UNITS
Make a memory they'll never forget. Students retain the most when using their whole body, voice and imagination. Choose from scripts in our library or request something all your own! Dani can dramatize a subject simply or give it more production value for those special occassions.
*Hip-Hop Aesop*
Dani adapted the classic Greek morality tales into rap form complete with a
backbeat! Each class learns a different fable and discusses the moral and how
it applies in their world with their teacher. Then they work with Dani to
dramatize each fable in a Hip-Hop style for a final performance. Students will
learn how an actor takes on the job of building a character and staging a
play. Teachers can add a simple art project and build character head-pieces
to add a costume element to the performance day. This residence includes
the possibility of adding a professional D.J. to create the beats live on
performance day for an extra fee. Give your school some flavor while
teaching some important ethics.
*Collective Consciousness/
A Hip Hop performance*
This is a residence that really demonstrates collaberation between artist, students and teachers.
First, Dani meets with the teachers and together they formalize a creative writing assignment. Then, students are guided through the writing project by their teachers.
Dani takes the student's writings and uses a bit of each one to create a rap for each class, a sort of reflection of what's on everyone's mind. Dani sends the finished raps back to the school and each class makes choices as to who's saying what and memorize their parts.
During the residence, Dani rehearses the raps
with each class adding performance techniques and dance. The classes
perform their raps for the school and their families on the final day. For an
additional fee Dani can bring in a live D.J. for the sharing to enhance the
level of performance and give the project more authenticity.
*Winter* - A Performing Arts unit
This residence starts off with students being exposed to a story, poem or musical composition that has to do with Winter by their teachers.
Dani comes to the school and brainstorms with each class to use the work of art as source material for their own creation of a Drama, Musical or Dance piece assuring that all students have an equal part.
Dani takes the student's ideas home and finds music, and creates scripts or choreography.
The actual residence is the rehearsals of each class' creation.
The concert is a variety show of song, dance, drama and rap that is sure to have something for everyone!
Suited for K - 6 and requires at least 8 days of rehearsals plus a day for brainstorming with each class.
Dani can partner with your school's music teacher to rehearse some songs or choral speech before or during the residence.
GALLERY
*Creatures Great and Small*
This is a collection of animal stories brought to life through a style of
performance called ’Story Theatre”, where-in the performers use only
themselves to create not only all the characters, but also the soundscapes,
settings and scenery. From Rudyard Kipling’s’ “Just So” stories, to Paul
Fleishman’s “Poems for two Voices”; animal stories abound and kid’s love
them. Every class can have their own story, or stories can be shared. A Div.
1 class provides the main characters and a partner Div.2 class gets to choose
acting, dancing or music as they become the chorus of secondary characters,
specialty dancers, or orchestra. The partnering option is a bit of a scheduling
hassle, but the end result is a really rich theatrical production and students
get to understand how to develop drama beyond dramatic recitation. This
residence can also be augmented with the addition of your music teacher
composing with and conducting the orchestras of Orf instruments and
percussion toys played by your Divsion 2 students.
Games for Higher Learning
This residence is a collection of Theatre and Dance games that have been
chosen because they provide the student and teacher with a new strategy for
developing better learners. The games focus on listening skills, following
directions, teamwork, dealing with mistakes, unlocking creativity, bi-lateral
movement and more. Some games provide a template that can be used as a
method for teaching core subjects. All the kids know is they’re having fun,
but teachers come away with new ways to teach as well as games to just
blow off steam, re-energize a sluggish class, or keep things fun throughout
the day. This is my personal favourite and makes a great P.D. day as well.
own text and edit me. I’m a great place for you to tell a story and let your users know a little more about you.