 Dance is also a literacy. It involves understanding, communicating, and expression. It also encompasses viewing, listening, reading, speaking, and writing to comprehend dance knowledge.
We posted books about the Black male experience in dance, fiction and non-fiction. This month on PBS discover the legendary choreographer Alvin Ailey whose dances center on the Black American experience with grace, strength and beauty. The documentary featuring previously unheard audio interviews with Ailey, interviews with those close to him and an intimate glimpse into the Ailey studios today. The following books are in this post: Langley, Kaija, and Mallett, Keith, illustrator. When Langston Dances. First edition.. New York: Denene Millner Books, 2021. Print. Pinkney, Andrea Davis., and Pinkney, J. Brian ill. Alvin Ailey. 1st ed.. New York: Hyperion Books for Children, 1993. Print. Cline-Ransome, Lesa., and Ransome, James, illustrator. My Story, My Dance : Robert Battle's Journey to Alvin Ailey. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young readers, 2015. Print. Allman, John Robert, Lozano, Luciano, illustrator, and American Ballet Theatre. Boys Dance! First edition.. New York: Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 2020. Print.
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Dance benefits boys by giving a total body workout, self expression, team building, music appreciation, discipline, focus, and self-confidence. Dance is also a literacy. It involves understanding, communicating, and expression. It also encompasses viewing, listening, reading, speaking, and writing to comprehend dance knowledge. Those are just a few ways dance benefits as another form of literacy for boys. Normalize and expose ALL dance to Black boys and young Black men. The next Alvin Ailey or Michael Peters awaits us! |
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