CityDance’s kicks off the DREAM program with a free in-school performance that is open to the community. The performance is used to promote and encourage registration for the after-school program.

Over the 32-week program, students discover that much like writing an essay or painting a picture that dance can also be used to communicate a message. Through journaling and discussions, students collectively identify a concern in their community and choreograph a dance and develop a service project to address that concern.

DC Council Youth Hearing: Students visit and testify before the DC Council at a Youth Hearing to voice their community concerns and to experience how civic engagement can be used to create change.

All-School Rehearsals: During three rehearsals with 150+ of their peers from across the DC metropolitan area, students learn the value of teamwork and the importance of bridging their differences in order to achieve a common goal.

Performance at a Washington Wizards Half Time at the Verizon Center:
Students experience the thrill of success that comes from working collaboratively with 150+ of their peers to perform for the more than 20,000 people attending a Wizards Basketball game.

All-School Annual Performance at THEARC:
Students showcase their skills through original choreography and showcase their community service efforts through a “Service Fair,” in the theater lobby.

Culminating Community Performance:
Each school hosts its own year-end performance. Students produce the show on their own, using their original choreography to draw attention to their community goal. During the 2010-2011 school year students performed at a nursing home, other schools, at special events at their schools, and as part of local community days.

 

 

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