Alain L. Locke Elementary School - P.S. 208 » Arts Program http://alainllocke.org Alain L. Locke Elementary School-PS. 208, Harlem New York Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:55:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Inspiring Quote on Education http://alainllocke.org/2010/08/inspiring-quote-on-education-4/ http://alainllocke.org/2010/08/inspiring-quote-on-education-4/#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:23:26 +0000 Ms. Burns http://alainllocke.org/?p=1217 Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.
– Margaret Mead

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From the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs:

New York City is home to more than 1,400 cultural venues, many of which offer free hours or suggested admission.  Click here for a list of institutions with free or low cost admission.

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From the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs:

This summer, New York City is hosting a number of free public art exhibitions in parks, landmarks, street plazas, and other dynamic locations across the five boroughs.

Start exploring today!

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 The fifth grade is studying Canada.  The fifth grade had to do beautiful totem poles like Eskimos from Canada.  We had to pick five animals for our totem poles and the animals had to be stacked up on each other.  I made a totem pole and the whole class did too.  I think that you would love to see these beautiful totem poles!

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 So what’s going on in the art class today?  Word around the campfire is that we are drawing our self-portraits as Civil War soldiers.  My favorite part was when we got to draw the hair and when we had to glue on the clothing.

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From fourth grade reporter Victoria:

 In art class fourth graders are drawing self-portraits of our selves as a Native American.  I learned how to draw a face by myself.  I learned how to draw a nose, mouth, eyes and ears.  We drew like this because we are trying to imagine ourselves as Native Americans.

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Alain L. Locke’s Fifth Grade Ballroom Dance Showcase was an overwhelming success!  Families and fellow students watched as the fifth grade performed the foxtrot, merengue, swing and many more.  The event finished with audience participation that had everyone on their feet.  Thank you for coming out to support our students!

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Learn more about this type of residency from the Dancing Classrooms Program.

To view video from last Friday’s performance use the links below:

Students Performing the Swing

Students Performing the Foxtrot 

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Selections from this performance will be featured at the Alain L. Locke Content in Arts Festival on March 25, 2010.

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Third graders at PS 208 are learning African Dancing as part of their social studies unit on Kenya.  Students have been working with a dance movement educator in preparation for this month’s performance.  The Alain L. Locke Content in Arts Festival will take place on Thursday, March 25, 2010

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From fourth grade reporter Fatima:

This year my class has been doing Native American dancing.  I have been learning a lot of new dances and activities. One thing that I learned is that there is a special face mask and an amazing story to go with it. We will be having our performance on March 25, 2010.  Come learn more about Native American dancing!

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