RESIDENCIES
Contact:
Sarah Higginbotham, Education Director
617-972-8300 ext. 26
shigginbotham@revels.org
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Rapper Sword Project
for elementary schools
$5,000; 3 months plan and prep,; 6 weeks in residence
Revels' education and artistic staff work with school faculty to create a school-wide celebration of music, dance, and drama based on themes ranging from appreciation of local cultural diversity to specific topics in the school’s curriculum. A Revels residency is a collaboration that begins with several planning meetings with key school faculty, administrators, and parent volunteers to choose the theme and determine the scope of the project. Rehearsals co-led by Revels teaching artists and school faculty typically occur over six weeks prior to the celebration. A Revels production manager serves as coordinator of efforts by Revels and the school community.
[The Spring Celebration] gave a wonderful community feeling and felt like a great way to end the year.
Teacher, Fox Hill School, Burlington, MA
I think the [Revels residency] is great, especially since so little cultural studies fits into the current curriculum. The children really benefit from learning in this physical, cooperative and imaginative way.
Parent, Lowell School, Watertown, MA
I had an awesome time... I love to sing and dance the way they did in older times.
3rd Grader, Lowell School, Watertown, MA
Grades 6-12
$500, half-day residency; $650, full day residency;
$450, after-school program
A team of five teen dancers and one teen instrumentalist from Great Meadows Morris and Sword introduce rapper sword dancing through demonstration and instruction. The team can teach up to 20 students at a time. This fast-paced, rhythmic, aerobic dance style is suitable for middle school and high school students. Teaching materials that place the dance form in social and historical context are available.
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