Part 1: Students were asked to find a movement or cultural arts video that brings social awareness to an important issue relevant today and is something you care about. Or, it could have been their favorite movement/creative arts dance video. They had explain why they chose the video, think it’s interesting and explain how they connect with it and email it to Ms. T. Part 2: Each student must present the video to the class and again explain verbally to everyone why you chose the video, why you like it and think it’s interesting or why do you connect with it.
Some categories to they could choose from:
- Indigenous/cultural dance (from a specific country)
- Circus Arts
- Break Dance (Bboy/Bgirl)
- Modern Dance
- Spoken word
- Musician/Artist NOT mainstream (Points deducted for MAINSTREAM videos)
I like this video because it is like a summary of my life and I also like it because it is in Engles. – Elida
I like this video because she is dancing and feeling the song. The meaning of this song is really interesting.- Yosselin
Me gusta por los pasos de sus pies y las bueltas que dan. Tanto como del hombre y de la mujer
Y las bueltas qye daban. – Hector
I like this dance because it’s from my country. You need a lot of concentration to do it. – Andy
I like this video because what it’s saying is very important to me. The words are very beautiful and I like also the steps. The music grabs me. – Cristofer
This video talks about love for family and love for friends. It’s beautiful music.- Jorge (Alexi)
I love the dance movement in this video, especially with the sound of the bass. It’s very nice. Watching this will make people feel great! – Xuong
This is my favorite singer. It’s also one of my favorite songs. It’s a rap song. – Ricky