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Class is in Session: Summer Arts Academy Employment Opportunity for Your Student Teachers and New Teachers!
Attention all principals! Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to share with your student teachers and new teachers? Our Summer Arts Academy is the perfect employment opportunity for those who are passionate about arts education and making a difference in the lives of students and community members.
Reckonings and Re-Imaginings – A Creative Journey of Collaboration and Community Involvement
A creative journey of collaboration and community involvement at the 2023 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Reserve Your Drive-In Movie Spot @ Drive-In Downsview: A Pop-Up Film Experience
MAY 21 - Just BGRAPHIC - 'Honey' Movie Night We're excited to team up with Northcrest Developments and other community partners to bring you Drive-In Downsview: A Pop-Up Film Experience!
Summer Arts Academy: Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Are you a teacher candidate who wants to make a difference in the lives of students and community members? If you’re passionate about history, music, or art, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team this summer!
CW Jefferys After School Program
We hosted a 4 week program and worked with staff and students to produce a student-lead African Heritage Assembly. The assembly featured dancing, poetry, singing, a marching band and special
Just BGRAPHIC Dowsnview 2015
Just BGRAPHIC After School Dance Program Downsview SS Feb 2015 source
Reflections
Our Home On Native Land – Where’s the lie?
Every word you sang came from a place of knowing what it means to be othered in a country that promises inclusion. Using your gift to advocate for Justice is what true leaders do. Your voice is powerful. Thank you Jully, we stand with you. ❣️
No Hip Hop Dance Classes or Courses at York University?…hm
York University’s faculty of Arts Media Performance and Dance has publicly committed to “implementation of significant and sustainable inclusive practices and an equity framework to promote equal access and recognition
Do Dat Entertainment – Toronto’s First Professional Hip Hop Dance Agency
Do Dat Entertainment pioneered Toronto’s unique style of hip hop dance despite persistent anti-Black racism within Toronto’s arts and culture sector during the 1990’s and early 2000’s. Do Dat became the nation’s premiere Black owned and operated dance agency creating movement and providing dancers, artist-development for artists of all genres. in March 2023 we are going to celebrate their legacy
Social Media
Social media has played a major role in society but not necessarily a positive one. I believe that social media should be banned for various reasons such as mental health/self-image,
Marguerite Annie Johnson
Maya Angelou or originally known as Marguerite Annie Johnson was dancer, singer, social rights activist and most importantly a world-famous African American poet who had a very unique style of
The Porters: Canadian Black History
The great depression had a differential impact on various ethnic groups throughout Canada. Factors such as ethnicity and religion played a major role in how different people survived the turmoil
Can the science of epigenetics offer a promising resource to marginalized communities?
Epigenetic isn’t going to eradicate racism, it’s primary contribution is the scientific interpretation of intersectionality and it’s function is to discredit the racists idea of genetic differences amongst humans.
Why us, why now? – Race, Health and Hip Hop.
Conceptualize health through the lens of Hip Hop culture using frameworks of intersectionality and structural competency.
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Afrobeats with Edz Gymafi
Join professional dancer Edz Gymafi for an electrifying dance workshop that celebrates the vibrant music and dance of Africa. From the infectious beats of Afrobeats to the dynamic movements of
Dancehall with Edz
“Get ready to move to the beat with Dancehall with Edz! This immersive dance workshop explores the history and culture of Dancehall music and dance, from its roots in Jamaica in the 1980s to its global influence today. Led by professional dancer Edz, you’ll learn the fundamental techniques and moves of Dancehall dance, and get a chance to express yourself through group performances and freestyle dance circles. Join us and discover the rhythm and energy of Dancehall for yourself!
The Five Elements of dance with Zahra
Summary Subject(s): 5 elements of dance using African based movements Grade/Level: Suitable primary, junior, intermediate and senior grades Objective: Using the 5 elements of dance ( body, action, space, time
West African drumming with Zahra
Summary Subject(s): West African drumming Grade/Level: Suitable primary, junior, intermediate and senior grades Objective: Learning West African drum rhythms Time Allotment: Adjustable Implementation & Learning ContextFacilitators will bring several West
Bollywood Beginner & Intermediate with Gauri
Bollywood Dance is the name given to the dance form used in Indian (Hindi) films. It was originated from Indian Cinema. Bollywood dances were merged and fused with other dance
Bhangra Beginner & Intermediate with Gauri
Bhangra is one of the popular Punjabi folk dance form. Bhangra take place mainly in the Punjabi culture.Bhangra referred both to formal male performances and to communal dancing among men
Fresh Flash – Intro to Hip Hop Dance SHSM with Mel
Grades: High SchoolDuration: 180 minutes Introducing the revolutionary Fresh Flash – Intro to Hip Hop Dance SHSM! Shaking up learning in the classroom, this unforgettable certification brings Hip Hop dance
Stop Motion Animation SHSM with Cristal
Grades: High School Duration: 180 minutes Come step inside the magical world of Stop Motion Animation, where creative expression, imagination and material exploration come to life one photo at a
Traditional West African dance with Zahra
Grades: Intermediate and High School Duration: 60-120 minutes Traditional West African dance is a rich and expressive style steeped in history and culture. It is a joyous celebration of life
AfroFusion Dance Workshop with Zahra
Grades: Intermediate and High School Duration: 60-120 minutes Experience the dynamic and exhilarating dance style of Afrofusion, an exciting blend of popular African music from West Africa and the diaspora.
Soca Dance Workshop- Zahra
Grades: Intermediate and High School Duration: 60-120 minutes Get ready to move your body to the beat of the Caribbean with the Soca Dance Workshop! This energetic dance genre originated
Charcoal Portrait Study Pt. 1 – with Phil
Grades: Intermediate and High School Duration: 75-180 minutes Ready to paint a portrait? Charcoal Portrait Study Pt. 1, hosted by artist Phillip, can help you do just that! This 75-minute
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A creative journey of collaboration and community involvement at the 2023 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences.