WE WILL ADDRESS
Dance educators are tip-toeing all around this issue - this insightful shift HAS to be made in order to have positive discussions.
Students of ALL RACES have so much to gain from learning about race and dance history. The benefits are more far-reaching than so many teachers thought
You may or may not have thought about this one, but it is VERY important.
I’ll also share an exciting opportunity to work with me more closely, as you strive to teach race and dance history in the most effective ways possible to students of all ages
Hi, I'm Karida, and I am a professional dancer, dance educator, artist-in-residence, and trainer of tap dance teachers.
My performing credits include
Radio City Rockettes,
Cirque du Soleil, and
Dorrance Dance.
My experiences as an educator include:
* Pace University Commercial Dance Program (Professor for Tap Dance),
* Broadway Dance Center in NYC (Tap Dance Faculty),
* Tap festivals across North America
* Various dance conventions
* 17+ years of recreational & competitive dance studio teaching
* Guest performer & lecturer in K-8 schools, providing a historical perspective and social context for Tap dance and Body percussion (since 2016).
In 2018 I founded the Tap Teachers' Lounge - an online training program for Tap dance teachers in the dance studio setting.
FAQs
None. I am not registered with any political party. This is not a presentation motivated by partisan politics.
This seminar is for those who have a sincere desire in their hearts to move towards a more just and unified society.
This presentation will give more insights to those who:
1) Have Black students, collaborators (or People of Color in general), and need to get a better context of what they may be experiencing, and discover ways to support them.
2) Are generally unfamiliar with matters of racism, and have a sincere desire to learn more
3) Recognize that they may be mis-informed on some race matters, and are sincerely interested in gaining a clearer perspective
4) Are informed about the basic aspects racism, but are looking to gain deeper context and insights
1) People who are not willing to expand or change their perspective
2) People who want to engage in partisan political arguments that distract from the humanitarian Issues that transcend party lines
3) Anyone who is unwilling to engage in discussion that respects everyone's human dignity. We can disagree without resorting to disrespect.
4) Anyone who is wants to say inflammatory things to start "arguments for sport", while others are trying to have serious dialogue. #NoTrolls
This FREE presentation will on Zoom, and will last about 1 hour, plus about 15 minutes for Q&A afterward.