Join Karida Griffith Walker
(Founder of the "Roots, Rhythm, Race & Dance" course & the "Tap Teachers' Lounge" training program)
for this two-part seminar!
US $97 for both seminars
includes 14 days of recording access
Recommended Minimum Age: 15 years old
PART ONE (Nov 5) TOPIC
Anti-Black Racism & the Spread of Dance Forms rooted in African/Black culture and
PART 2 (Nov 12) TOPIC
Culture & Systems in the Dance World: The evolution of dance and dance education
focused on African & European cultural constructs
More Details Below
"You speak to all educators in such a clear, honest, and respectful way. I don't feel hopelessness or shame, or fear that I might mess up. I feel positively empowered and invigorated to be better, do better and learn more!""
- Barb, Dance Educator
In these 2 ZOOM Seminars
WE WILL ADDRESS
1
Why Race Matters
Many people are wondering but are afraid to ask. You'll get answers here.
2
The "Historical" Backdrop
We ALL dance in front of it. If you're missing this piece, you'll REALLY struggle to understand the current climate.
3
The Way Forward
Whether you are a student, professional dancer, dance teacher, choreographer or studio owner, there ARE tangible things you can do to bring about positive change that brings a just peace to our communities, our nation, and our world.
About the Workshop Presenter
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.
In 2020 I began offering seminars about Racism & the Dance World, and I founded the 6-week program:
Roots, Rhythm, Race & Dance
A professional development program for dance educators that helps them to deliver age-appropriate history lessons for their students.
This has been featured in Dance Teacher Magazine.
IN CASE YOU'RE WONDERING
FAQs
None. I am not registered with any political party. This is not a presentation motivated by partisan politics, nor will partisan politics be included in the presentation or discussions.
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 anti-Black 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 based in facts
4) Are informed about the basic aspects anti-Black 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
The presentation will on Zoom, and will last about 1 hr and 15 minutes, and there will be some time for discussion afterward.
In my work with professional dancers & dance educators, I've encouraged the principle of maintaining the value of their work, so I'm taking my own advice!
This presentation will be based on my professional work as an artist-in-residence that I've been doing since 2016, as well as the content of my Roots, Rhythm Race & Dance online professional development program.
I continue to offer free content via my blog series, IG, etc.
While this is a conversation about making the world a more just and safe place for our children, we will address sensitive material in a way that is more suited to a mature audience.
I do believe that high school aged students are capable of handling the content, but 15 is the minimum age I feel comfortable with.
Parents of younger dance students are HIGHLY encouraged to attend, and then decide what & how to share with their children.
PART ONE
Saturday, November 5th
12:00pm PT/ 3:00pm ET (US) / 7pm UK & EU
PART TWO
Saturday, November 12th
12pm PT / 3pm ET / 7pm UK & EU
Note daylight savings time changes!
Virtual/Zoom presentations.
Yes! Enrolled participants will have access to the recordings for 14 days (FOURTEEN) after the live seminars are completed, for personal study only.
Join Karida Griffith Walker
(Founder of the "Roots, Rhythm, Race & Dance" course & the "Tap Teachers' Lounge" training program)
for this two-part seminar!
US $97 for both seminars
includes 14 days of recording access
Recommended Minimum Age: 15 years old