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POETRY IN MOTION CREW
WORKSHOPS
PIM Crew offers Dance workshops for all ages. Students will learn the importance of exercise / stretching, Hip Hop culture, and making healthy choices. Our goal is to encourage kids to use creativity as a positive outlet, increasing one's self esteem.
OBJECTIVES
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break the stereotypes frequently connected to Hip-Hop culture
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educate students about the history of Hip-Hop and aspects of its culture
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promote positive benefits of dance such as teamwork, artistic expression, outlets for energy, exercise and more
RESOURCES
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Hip Hop America by Nelson George
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Hip Hop Matters by S. Craig Watkins
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Can't Stop Won't Stop – a history of the hip hop generation by Jeff Chang and DJ Kool Herc
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Prophets of the Hood – politics and poetics in hip hop by Imani Perry
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Hip Hop: A Short History by Terrell Brown
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Hip Hop – a web site by Katie Kaminski
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Breakdance.com – #1 best selling how to break dance DVD
GRADES
K - 2nd
3rd - 5th
6th - 8th
9th - 12th
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