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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Identifying Cultural and Ethnic Values-Dance Theatre of Harlem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine culture and ethnicity.  In this cultural arts lesson, students discuss the cultural and social elements of the Dance Theatre of Harlem.  They discuss other historical locations that have cultural influence, and discuss...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Dance Theatre of Harlem

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Dance Theatre of Harlem is this segment from A Walk Through Harlem.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arthur Mitchell

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography on dance legend Arthur Mitchell discusses his establishment of the Dance Theatre of Harlem and the impact it has had on the world of dance, music, and theatre.
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Lesson Plan
Yale University

Living Pictures Representing the History of Black Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of black dance in America, includes dance pioneers in jazz dance, ballet, and modern dance.