Grades K—12

Virtual Workshops

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.

Senegalese Dancer
Education | Virtual Programs | Grades K—12
Experience Senegal: Senegalese Dance and Music
 
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.

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Rwandan Dance
Education | Virtual Programs | Grades K—12
Experience Rwanda: Rwandan Dance and Music
 
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.

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Poetry As Protest
Education | Virtual Programs | Grades 9—12
Word. Sound. Power: Poetry as Protest and Empowerment
 
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.

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Education | Virtual Programs | Grades 9—12
Word. Sound. Power: Poetry and Identity
 
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.

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Poetry As Resistance
Education | Virtual Programs | Grades 9—12
Word. Sound. Power: Poetry as Resistance
 
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.

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OTHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Arts and Justice
EDUCATION | Grades 9—12
After-School Programs
 
After-School Programs
 
Let loose with your creativity! Make BAM your artistic home next season with our free after-school programs. Topics range from dance to social justice, prepping for college to kick-starting a career in the arts.
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Residencies program page
EDUCATION | For Grades K—12
Virtual In-School Residencies
 
Virtual In-School Residencies
 
Transform your classroom with these hands-on programs, where professional teaching artists share the power of spoken word and African dance.
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Scholarships And Fellowships
EDUCATION | For Grades K—Adult
Scholarships & Fellowships
 
Scholarships & Fellowships
 
Check out these programs to further your arts education! Every year, BAM offers over $80,000 in funding for students and artists to pursue exciting opportunities, from higher education to international study.
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