Rennie Harris Puremovement

Much to the delight of middle school and high school students, the world-famous Rennie Harris Puremovement dance troupe returns to our main stage with their extreme athleticism in a tour of Hip Hop history! This troupe of self-taught street dancers turned professional performers is driven by the philosophy that Hip Hop is a vital part of the fabric of American society and culture. This exciting program shows how the dance form is an extension of traditional African dance and customs, and has evolved into the voice of a new generation.

California Content Standards easily applied in your classroom:

• 4.AR.MU.4.2: Describe the characteristics that make a performance a work of art.
• 5.AR.DA.4.0: Students critically assess and derive meaning from works of dance, performance of dancers, and original works according to the elements of dance and aesthetic qualities.
• 4-12.AR.MU.3.0: Understanding the historical contributions and cultural dimensions of music.

LESSON PLAN IDEA: What are some positive and negative ideas surrounding Hip Hop today? Discuss.

Visit the artist’s website at www.rhpm.org.