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About Jeraldyne's School of Dance in Dayton, OH
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company was founded in 1968 to create performance opportunities for dancers of color. Five decades later, the 10th largest modern contemporary dance company in the nation remains rooted in the African-American experience and committed to the development of diverse movement artists on the global stage. A co-recipient of one of the dance world’s highest honors, the 2016 Bessie Award for Outstanding Revival, DCDC has been presented by American Dance Festival, Paul Taylor American Modern Dance, and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, and supported by National Endowment for the Arts and New England Foundation for the Arts among others.
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What kind of kids we support
- Coed
- Preschool
- Kids
- Tweens
Amenities
- Handicap accessible
- Dancing Studio
Programs at Jeraldyne's School of Dance in Dayton, OH
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Num3r8tions: An Exploration of Space, Rhythms, and Patterns
(Grades 3 – 4) Students are introduced to choreography from Debbie Blunden-Diggs’ dance work Num3r8ations that uses unique counting patterns within the music and dance. Students will explore the use of space, patterns, time, and rhythm, as well as experiment with choreographic elements of dance.
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Symbolic Expressions (Grades 3 – 6)
Expression can be both verbal and nonverbal. Students experience another culture and discover an awareness of expression as they explore the Adinkra symbols that originated in West African culture. Participants examine and interpret the meanings, actions, and emotions of the images. This workshop focuses on three key characters: Ahoden—energy and strength, Bese Saka—power and unity, and Adwo—peace and calmness.
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The Art of Denaturation (Grades 6 - 12)
Denaturation is a process that makes a marked change in form, nature, or appearance. The change in shape causes the body to function differently, changing its natural tendencies and behaviors. Open the door to inquiry and connect art to science. Invite your students to become creative thinkers as they explore these concepts through movement and guided improvisation.
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840 Germantown Street, Dayton, OH, 45402