Tag Archives: Arts Program

Cultural Venues with Free Hours and Suggested Admission

July 21, 2010 – 7:00 am

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. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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Public Art Exhibitions Summer 2010

July 5, 2010 – 7:57 am

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! Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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Totem Poles

May 30, 2010 – 7:34 am

From fifth grade reporter Luis:  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 [...]

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Civil War Art Projects

April 18, 2010 – 11:41 am

From fifth grade reporter Monet:  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. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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Native American Self-Portraits

April 16, 2010 – 10:10 am

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. Share [...]

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One More Week!

March 18, 2010 – 7:56 am

There is only one more week until our the Alain L. Locke Content in Arts Festival!  Next Thursday, March 25th students from all grades will be performing dance and music selections based on their social studies unit of study.  A visual art exhibition will also be on display.  This day will feature a 9:30AM performance [...]

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Fifth Grade Ballroom Dance Showcase

March 15, 2010 – 2:45 pm

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! Learn more about this type [...]

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African Dancing

March 15, 2010 – 8:48 am

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 Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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Native American Dancing

March 5, 2010 – 7:49 am

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 [...]

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Ballroom Dancing

February 23, 2010 – 3:04 pm

This winter the 5th grade at Alain L. Locke is taking part in a ballroom dance residency!  Students are learning the moves to dances such as the polka, waltz, swing, fox trot, rumba, and merengue.  Stay tuned for details about our March 10th performance. Share on Facebook Tweet This Post

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