K-12 Programs

Programs for K-12 Students

Experience UGA

This workshop was in 2015 and involved teaching first graders French and Spanish through dance - 2015. First-graders from six schools were scheduled to explore Hispanic culture, hosted by the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute.

Camp DIVE

Camp DIVE (Discover, Inquire, Voice, Explore) was a partnership between the Clarke County School District, the University of Georgia College of Education, and the Athens-Clarke County community that ran for three summers, June 2016 to June 2018. The purpose of Camp DIVE was to provide an engaging and enriching summer experience for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, while also giving UGA students the opportunity to work with children and youth.

DIVERSITY IN ACTION

This is a middle school program that I have participated in for several years. In this program, I incorporate components of my Diversity in Dance workshop tailored to middle school aged children.

Programs for K-12 Teachers and Administrators

CLASE (Center for Latino Achievement and Success in Education)

Taught in the Summer Institute for five years using latin dance to set the tone of cooperation and collaboration between participants through an interactive cultural experience using music and dance.

LACSI (Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute)

Taught in their summer program for two years using latin dance to set the tone of cooperation and collaboration between participants through an interactive cultural experience using music and dance.

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