For Grades 9—12
After-School Programs
Nov 2021-Jun 2022
Explore BAM’s after-school programs.
Jumpstart your arts career while serving your community: The Creative Career Collective (CCC) empowers former BAM Education program participants who want to propel their artistic careers after high school.
Join BAM and other leading NYC arts organizations for an online, interactive arts fair and discover the perfect opportunity for your child’s next after-school experience.
This special virtual event just for teens includes a watch party of the 35th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. followed by an open space discussion.
Professional teaching artists unite creativity and learning in these hands-on programs that bring spoken word and African dance into your virtual classroom
Part of Education
Each virtual session features a high-definition video excerpt of a BAM performance, specifically chosen for its academic connections. Students deepen their understanding of the work and embrace their creativity through an interactive workshop led by a BAM teaching artist—streamed live. Virtual programs also include pre- and post-show activities provided in an online study guide.
Experience Senegal: Senegalese Dance and Music
Grades K—12
Students celebrate traditional Senegalese movement styles and indigenous songs with this dance workshop that gets students moving and singing, led by experts in African dance.
Experience Rwanda: Rwandan Dance and Music
Grades K—12
Students explore the culture of Rwanda through the movement styles and indigenous rhythms of one of its most famous traditional dances.
Word. Sound. Power: Poetry and Identity
Grades 9—12
Students explore spoken word, hip-hop, and classic literary forms in this dynamic poetry workshop, drawing inspiration from professional artists to create and share original works.
Word. Sound. Power: Poetry as Protest and Empowerment
Grades 9—12
Students draw inspiration from contemporary poets in this spoken word program exploring arts and justice, writing original works dedicated to social change.
Word. Sound. Power: Poetry as Resistance
Grades 9—12
Students speak out in this spoken word program, creating and sharing original works of resistance addressing an issue in their community that requires positive change.
