Week 2 of What's Goin' On: An Overview
Week 2 feels different than Week 1. We are all closer than we were last week at this time. With that closeness comes more trust, more kind words, more comfort sharing our voices, our art, our stories. The closeness also brings more giggles when we teachers may not think they are totally appropriate, more arguments over who gets to sit next to whom, and generally more distractions that make it a little more challenging to prepare for the big show. But, it all comes with the territory. And, for better or for worse, we have kicked into a higher gear as we rehearse, refine, and put...
Read MoreDay 4 | Ancestor's Breath
It was the coolest thing ever when I walked into What’s Goin’ On Camp right before lunch to see this happening right outside our door: The UMOJA group (our 8-10 year olds) are working on the music for the song Ancestor’s Breath by Sweet Honey in the Rock with Kelly. But, it didn’t stop there. I walked inside the space to find the rest of the UMOJA group working with youth intern, Morgan, on another part of the song: And then…yes, there is more…I went upstairs to Masankho’s dance class where the PAZ group (6-7 year olds) were practicing their dance...
Read MoreThe Importance of Ancestors
The following message is from Kelly, the Artistic Director of Glitter & Razz’s What’s Goin’ On Camp: I want to say more about our theme of Ancestors for What’s Goin’ On. I welcome you to use these two weeks to talk and listen to your kids about your own families’ thoughts and beliefs about ancestors. Here are thoughts compiled by Masankho and myself: Theme: Ancestors: we are not alone! Where we come from is important and why we celebrate our ancestors is important. When we celebrate our ancestors, we celebrate each other. We use stories from long ago...
Read MoreDay 2 at What's Goin' On at Glitter & Razz
Yesterday, Day 2 of What’s Goin’ On Camp, took the kids further on their journey of exploring their connection to life that came before them. Here are some highlights: They started their day in their community circle with teaching artist, Masankho Banda, leading them through InterPlay activities focused on improvisatory singing where the key lesson is all about the important of listening – how deep listening can free us all to find our voices and connect to others. Music class with Kelly is definitely a highlight for most of the kids everyday. Check out the video below...
Read MoreFirst Day of Camp 2010
The 2010 Glitter & Razz Camp Season officially started today with the first day of our first camp – What’s Goin’ On with Kelly Takunda Orphan Martinez. This is the camp’s 9th summer in existence, its 3rd summer at our Dramatic Play Space, and its very first summer as an official “Glitter & Razz Camp.” Here is what that means. Kelly, who is a good friend of mine and Allison’s founded the camp 9 years ago and has been running it ever since. When we met her a few years ago, we bonded about how difficult it is for an artist, who is a...
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