This dynamic virtual dance workshop immerses students in the culture of Rwanda, and gives them the opportunity to learn one of the country’s most famous traditional dances.
EDUCATION
Grades 9—12
Spark creativity and critical thinking with these virtual programs for students grades 9—12. BAM Education offers a number of opportunities for creative engagement online, including our free after-school program Arts & Justice. Learn more below, and join our email list for updates as more virtual programs are announced this fall!
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
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Education
Experience Rwanda: Rwandan Dance and Music
Experience Rwanda: Rwandan Dance and Music
Grades Pre-K—12 -
Education
Experience Senegal: Senegalese Dance and Music
Experience Senegal: Senegalese Dance and Music
Grades Pre-K—12Celebrate traditional Senegalese dance styles and songs! Experts in African dance lead this dynamic virtual workshop which aims to get students moving and singing in the classroom.
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Education
Poetry and Identity Virtual Workshop
Poetry and Identity Virtual Workshop
GRADES 9—12Students embrace the power of the spoken word in this dynamic virtual poetry workshop. Drawing inspiration from a professional artist featured in BAM’s production of Poetry 2016: Past is Present, students are empowered to create and share original works.
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Grades 9—12
Word. Sound. Power: Poetry as Protest and Empowerment
Word. Sound. Power: Poetry as Protest and Empowerment
Students draw inspiration from contemporary poets in this spoken word program.
Grades 9—12Word. Sound. Power: Poetry as Protest and Empowerment
Students draw inspiration from contemporary poets in this spoken word program.
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Grades 9—12
Word. Sound. Power: Poetry as Resistance
Word. Sound. Power: Poetry as Resistance
Students speak out for positive change, sharing their original works of spoken word.
Grades 9—12Word. Sound. Power: Poetry as Resistance
Students speak out for positive change, sharing their original works of spoken word.
After-School Programs
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Education
Arts & Justice
Oct—Dec, 2024 & Feb—Apr, 2025
Arts & Justice
Oct—Dec, 2024 & Feb—Apr, 2025Grades 9—12 -
EDUCATION | AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS | GRADE 11
Brooklyn Interns for Arts & Culture
Jul 1, 2021—Jun 30, 2022
Brooklyn Interns for Arts & Culture
Jul 1, 2021—Jun 30, 2022GRADE 11Paid college, career, and life-readiness program for high school students interested in exploring the arts, discovering their authentic selves, and contributing to community.
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Dance in Focus
Nov 2021–Jun 2022
FREEDance in Focus
Nov 2021–Jun 2022Dance in Focus provides a space for high school-aged dancers to explore, experience, and expand their understanding of process, technique, and critical response.
FREE
IN- SCHOOL RESIDENCIES
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Grades K—12
DanceAfrica in the Virtual Classroom
Nov 2024—Jun 2025
DanceAfrica in the Virtual Classroom
Nov 2024—Jun 2025GRADES K—12 -
Grades 9—12
Word.Sound.Power in the Classroom
Sep 2024—May 2025
Word.Sound.Power in the Classroom
Sep 2024—May 2025GRADES 9—12
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