Lecture Demonstration 50 Min.
This is an informal demonstration on the art of classical ballet. A virtual performance right in the school, it begins with a narrator leading the students through the process of making a dancer. Specific exercises are demonstrated and the reasons for them explained. The dancers begin at the barre and end with partnering techniques and lifts. Similarities between ballet dancers and professional athletes are discussed. Narration is interspersed with excerpts performed by the dancers from an eclectic repertoire. Numerous opportunities for teachers to develop lessons in many subject areas are identified. Audience interaction is encouraged when appropriate. Each “performance” is geared specifically towards the particular age group present.

Video Assembly 50 min.
A combination of live action and videotaped performance footage, this assembly features a moderator and two dancers. It provides an insider’s view of DTH; its origins, the career path of people in the ensemble, a dancer’s daily schedule, and the Company’s mission. A discussion of ballet history, terminology and a demonstration of technique are accompanied with videotaped performance segments. Each assembly concludes with a question and answer session. All ages. 30-200 participants.

Class Discussions 50 min.
DTB® ensemble and staff members lead a classroom discussion about the history and creation of the Dance Theatre of Harlem, the triumphs and challenges the Company has experienced and the role that DTH plays in today’s cultural scene. Discussion is accompanied by video footage of DTH performances. Particularly appropriate for social studies classes in grades K-12.

Master Class 50 min.
Master classes are conducted for students with previous background in dance and may vary in level of training from beginning to advance. These classes may be held in conjunction with a Lecture Demonstration or Video Assembly, or offered as a separate activity. The master class, taught by a DTH Master Teacher emphasizes classical technique as taught at DTH, focus and discipline. Ages 8-adult. Maximum of 25 participants.

Movement Class 50 min.
This class is designed primarily for students who have little or no previous exposure to dance. The exercises in this activity focus on coordination, agility, memory, counting, and musicality. Students are led through a series of stretching and strengthening exercises. Individual creativity is fostered, yet the students are also encouraged to be supportive of one another and to work as a team. Throughout the class, listening and comprehension skills are stressed. A series of movement classes may culminate with a piece set on the students to perform in an assembly. Maximum of 30 participants.

Movement Workshop for Students and their Parent/Guardian 50 min.
This class is designed primarily for students and their parent/guardian who have little or no previous exposure to dance. Participants are led through a series of stretching and strengthening exercises; utilizing simplified technique of ballet, modern, jazz, and ethnic dance. Opportunities for parent/guardian and child to share a learning experience. Maximum of 30 participants.

Athletic Workshop 50 min.
This workshop demonstrates the correlation between strength/coordination training for dancers and for athletes. Participants are led through a warm-up, a “center barre” of ballet-based exercises, and various jumps. Combinations of movement across the floor are introduced. Emphasis is on the stretching and strengthening of the body and improving athletic performance. The effectiveness of these exercises to specific sports such as football, basketball, and rock climbing is highlighted. All ages. Maximum of 30 participants.8. Workshop for Dance Teachers 2 hours.
Workshop for classroom teachers are led by a DTH Master Teacher. Instruction is given in theory and technique as practiced at the Dance Theatre of Harlem School. DTB® ensemble members will also be present to demonstrate. Maximum of 25 participants.

Professional Development Workshops 4 hours
Led by a DTH Master Teacher, various arts-in-education/physical education concepts are explored in an interactive format. Specific emphasis is placed on integrating physical education and/or dance and related arts across the curriculum. Sample lesson plans are developed and shared. Maximum of 25 participants.

Dance Theatre of Harlem Tour 1 hour
Dance Theatre of Harlem offers a guided tour of the building that includes narration on history, how DTH operates not only as a professional dance company and school, but also as a business, question and answer session, viewing a short video and opportunity to watch either the Company or Ensemble in class or rehearsal. Maximum of 30 participants.

Dance Theatre of Harlem Performances 1 to 2 1⁄2 hours
Students and parents are encouraged to see live performances. Informal performances are offered through the Dance Theatre of Harlem Open House, which fall on the second Sunday of each month, November thru May. These performances may include either the Company or the Dancing Through Barriers® Ensemble and other invited artists. Other opportunities may be the Company’s annual New York City season and/or other select venues within the five boroughs of New York.

Additional Dancing Through Barriers® Activities (Lectures and Workshops)
• Field trips to museums, performances, DTH, dance stores, libraries
• Creative writing and movement science
• Physical and movement science
• Poetry and movement science
• Social studies and movement science
• Mathematics and movement science
• Videography
• Nutrition
• Basic Anatomy/Physiology
• Massage Therapy/Injury Prevention
• Allied Arts; music, drama, set design
• Stagecraft, production, lighting design

Dancing Through Barriers® comprehensive program of pre-, during-, and post-activity instruction is adaptable to each school’s needs. The program of services will be designed in partnership with district and school personnel. Responsive and flexible in nature, Dancing Through Barriers® can under special circumstances be adaptable to meet the needs of specific partnerships.