[rsc] Re: Learning Exchange in Durham, NC- Notes 4/7/2010
- From: Laura Schandelmeier <laura@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: rsc <rsc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:37:04 -0400
Hi Ebony,
I think your outline looks great! I remember per diem as $35 per day.
Looking forward,
Laura
On 4/7/10 7:19 PM, "Ebony Golden" <furiousflower@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> RSC we are moving and grooving! Please give us your thoughts!
>
> Notes:
>
> Budget Talk:
> We have 1050.00 to play with. After we pay all of our expenses for travel
> Shon and I will split what's left over in an equitable way. We have decided
> to not spend any money with out each other's consent.
>
> Question: Do we get a per diem? And who do we ask for contracts? - Ebony
> will check on this.
>
> Learning Exchange Design
>
> Guiding Question: How do we support dialogue and action across generations?
>
>
> What communities do we come from? What community are we building
> in this space?
> Possible Activity (we will choose one):
> 1. Community Circle: Think about a community you identify with from smallest
> to largest. We will go around in a circle and each will vocalize their
> affiliations. If some one else identifies, they will make a physical movement
> to symbolize connection.
> 2. Image Theater: Think about the communities you come from. Use your body
> to create an image that represent the communities you come from. Then use your
> body to create an image that displays the community you want to create with
> us. After that, say your name and one of the communities you come from.
>
> Who were the key players in our growth and development, and why?
> Activity:
> 1. Watch the youth video where they engage the same
> question.
> 2. Story Circle: Talk about a time you were supported to achieve a dream or
> goal.
> 3. Creative responses to themes that emerged during the story circle
> 4. Creative report back.
>
> Now we will have a whole group discussion about what supports dialogue and
> action across generations.
> Activities:
> 1. Large group discussion.
> 2. Image Theater to activate the conversation
>
> Break Time
>
> Now let's consider what makes it a challenge to dialogue and act across
> generations.
>
> Activities
> 1. Shon and Ebony will do the Machine Game (first with struggle)
> 2. In groups, participants will activate the Machine Game. The goal is to be
> a well oiled-machine
> 3. Report- what are your re-actions to the game, how did you move from
> struggle to performing as a well oiled machine.
> 4. Large group discussion
>
> Case Study: Dialogue and Action Across Generations Can Be Done!! Elandria and
> Tufara are ready to give us case studies to pull from.
> Activities
> 1. Pass out the case study
> 2. Read it and break it down
> 3. Pose some questions and dialogue about the case study
> 4. How did this community succeed?
> 5. What can we take from it and do here is Durham.
>
> Large Group Discussion
>
> Check Outs
>
>
> Next Step
>
> Plan Sunday, two hours where we map out an action plan.
> Evaluation
>
> Logistics:
> Supplies
> Lodging
> Publicity- Check in with Mama Nia and see how we can help.
> Child Care
> Shon: Make sure we have the movers and shaker and the people we need in the
> room.
> Travel arrangements
>
>
>
> --
> Ebony N. Golden, MFA, MA
> Creative Director
> Betty's Daughter Arts Collaborative
> www.bettysdaughterarts.com <http://www.bettysdaughterarts.com>
>
> Check out...Gumbo Yaya/or this is why we speak in tongues
> "Creative Healing and Expression for Women of the Diaspora"
> www.iamnotaproject.wordpress.com <http://www.iamnotaproject.wordpress.com>
>
>
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Laura Schandelmeier & Stephen Clapp
Co-Artistic Directors
Dance Box Theater, Inc.
3311 Rhode Island Avenue, #305
Mount Rainier, MD 20712
http://www.danceboxtheater.org
(301) 779-6383
laura@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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