To accompany A Tale of Two, we have created a 4-week series of digital content including study guides, videos, and a residency to guide the exploration of young people through one of the film's core concepts: Dance as Advocacy.
Scroll down to explore and check back each week for new content!
STUDENT MATINEE SHOW
The Student Matinee for A Tale of Two by Rena Butler is now available from November 2 - November 13, 2020. Check it out at the link below!
A live Q&A with artists in the film will be held on Friday, November 13. Students and teachers may submit questions to the artists by using the live chat or, if unable to attend live, via this form. The Q&A will be recorded and distributed to all who register.
The dance discussions below serve as study guides for this work. While they have been designed to prepare students for viewing A Tale of Two, they may also be used as discussion guides after viewing the work.
WEEK 1
Dance as Advocacy K-8 Remote Residency Unit 1
This 15-minute mini-lesson introduces dance concepts and choreography through the lens of Dance as Advocacy for students in grades K-8.
Dance Discussion for Middle & High School Students
An interactive resource guide introducing the idea of Dance as Advocacy.
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WEEK 2
Dance as Advocacy K-8 Remote Residency Unit 2
This week's 15-minute mini-lesson guides students through further exploration of dance concepts and choreography through the lens of Dance as Advocacy.
Dance Discussion for Middle & High School Students
Week 2 of our Dance Discussions explores the dance concept of Relationships. See company dancers explain the concept, watch how choreographer Rena Butler uses it in her work, and then try it for yourself.
WEEK 3
Dance as Advocacy K-8 Remote Residency Unit 3
This week's 15-minute mini-lesson guides students through further exploration of dance concepts and choreography through the lens of Dance as Advocacy.
Dance Discussion for Middle & High School Students
This study guide explores the roles behind the work and dives into A Tale of Two by Rena Butler in preparation for the Student Matinee.
WEEK 4
Dance as Advocacy K-8 Remote Residency Unit 4
This week's 15-minute mini-lesson guides students through further exploration of dance concepts and choreography through the lens of Dance as Advocacy.