Our Avenue of the Americas :
Our Avenue of the Americas: Music, Dance and Social Studies from Colombia, Mexico, Dominican Republic and Brazil
In Manhattan, there is a portion of 6th Avenue that is named the “Avenue of the Americas” which is lined with medallions depicting the emblems of our sister countries in the Western Hemisphere. The teaching artists of Hispanic Culture Arts will lead students in their own cultural walk down “Our Avenue of the Americas” and explore the dances and songs from four countries: Colombia, Mexico, Dominican Republic and Brazil.
The curriculum of “Our Avenue of the Americas” celebrates the diversity of culture that we are part of in our great city, creating a performance platform and opportunity for students to experience pride in the Hispanic heritage of New York City.
This program is appropriate for lower grades, ENL students as well as for students with disabilities (SWD).
Curriculum Goals:
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Students will embody songs and dances from Colombia, Mexico, Dominican Republic and Brazil via percussion skills, singing and folkloric dance choreography.
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Learn about “Performance mindset”, to hone confidence, better communication, self-discipline and teamwork skills.
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Q/A’s and discussions with students regarding national dances and songs, and how they reflect a country’s culture, history and identity.
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Participate in an interactive social studies curriculum, with a detailed exploration of foods, as well as flags and emblems of our curriculum countries. Flowers and birds also form part of this curriculum.
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