Young Dancers Project includes dance technique, creative problem solving, and rehearsal for a performance with JFD company members. Young dancers participate in small groups under the supportive direction of several experienced adult dance educators.
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“Franklin works remarkably well with children, teasing out of them movements that rarely look canned or forced.” –The Washington Post
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AFTER SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
After School Projects work in harmony with the needs of the hosting school. Workshops integrate dance into the school community, provide students with opportunities to express themselves and perhaps find their passion in the performing arts.
With guidance from instructors, students have created dances and performed at school or on stage. A recent collaboration took place with Glebe Elementary Kindergarten Exemplary Project for a Transportation unit with math and science related goals. Other sessions have taken place at Drew Model School, Ft. Henry Gardens Affordable Housing Corporation After-School Program and organized through the company’s own Young Dancers Projects.
Workshop support provided by Washington Forrest Foundation.
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To arrange an after-school project for your school, click here.
IN SCHOOL PERFORMANCES
School performances integrate dance into the school curriculum in an interactive, fun and educational way!
Jazz on Foot traces jazz music from its African roots in 19th century New Orleans, through the northward migration to New York’s Harlem Renaissance, to the Bebop era of the 1950’s. JazzOnFoot Education Guide
Very Physical Science dances through Science SOL’s potential and kinetic energy, simple machines, gravity-equilibrium-inertia, and the states of matter. Approved by the Superintendent’s Committee for performance in Montgomery County Public Schools and performed for Arlington’s Humanities Project. Very Physical Science Education Guide
Woods and Wilds explores science and environment. The performance features a life size kinetic sculpture that is manipulated to change the environment on stage. Woods and Wilds Education Guide
To schedule a performance or workshop for your school, click here.
Matching funds are available from the Virginia Commission or from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
Partnering organizations are
Arlington County’s Humanities Project,
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Paul Mellon Arts in Education Program,
the Virginia Commission for the Arts Performing Arts Tour Directory or
