The Artists-in-Communities
(AIC) program offers tailored arts instruction in after-school
programs, homeless shelters/housing facilities, and county
community/court schools. The goal of AIC is to develop
academic, social, and critical thinking skills as well
as build knowledge and strengthen self-esteem.
AIC
artist residencies give at-risk youth
the chance to learn and play through dance (including
martial arts), theatre, creative writing, and music activities.
Weekly sessions with artists help the children build
crucial self-esteem, communication, and motor skills,
and most of all, to express and enjoy themselves. Performances
for families and Center staff celebrate the children's
accomplishments.
Our Partners include: the San Francisco LGBT Community Center, Girl Scouts of America, San Francisco Beacon Initiative and ExCEL After School Programs.
RESIDENCY
TYPES
Theatre Arts
and Creative Writing
Residencies utilize drama, creative writing,
poetry, literature, music, mime, and satire to help
young people acquire confidence in communicating their
ideas to an audience. Challenging theatre exercises
present valuable opportunities for students to rehearse
important life skills, for example, finding multiple
well-thought out solutions to a problem, giving and
responding to constructive criticism, and interacting
across gender and racial differences.
Creative
Movement
Residencies are designed to help young people build basic learning skills,
such as listening to and following directions, while learning about their
own bodies and how they move. Through a variety of fun and imaginative activities,
students discover and explore concepts related to movement such as space,
shape, rhythm, locomotor motion, and travel paths.
World Dance
Residencies introduce young people to music, traditional dance forms from
around the world, and martial arts. Artists teach the movements and rhythms
of Africa, China, Brazil, Cuba, Japan, the Caribbean, and the Philippines.
Residencies often end in colorfully costumed performances for parents and
the school community.
World Music
Residencies introduce young people to music
from various cultures. May include drum making and
drum circle. Classes can be adapted for Special Education
students.
Choir
Residencies offer young people the opportunity
to learn the basics of singing, vocal technique, and
harmony utilizing a selection of songs from different
cultures.
Special Education
Residencies help students with a wide range
of physical, mental, emotional, and learning disabilities
improve verbal and non-verbal communication, coordination,
and social skills.
English-as-a-Second
Language
Residencies work with young English Learners to strengthen their communication
skills and enhance their self-esteem and self-expression.
For more information on the Artists-in-Communities Program, please contact our Program Manager, Mariel dela Paz, mariel@PerformingArtsWorkshop.org, (415) 673-2634 x203.
