z. Dance Class - Amanda Gorman Poem Choreography

What a wonderful presentation Amanda Gorman gave at the inauguration! The words, so deep and so relevant provided us all with a reminder of our American journey, strength and possibilities as a unit! Such a hopeful speech. In this class learners will explore 10 creative dance moves of unity, love and encouragement to upbeat and energetic music and create a dance to a section of her newly presented "The Hill We Climb" from the 2021 Inauguration.

Class will begin with a warm up to prepare our bodies to dance for the duration of the class. The class will continue with students learning step by step dance moves to specific words and phrases in the speech and taking a little time to review words and phrases they may or may not know and briefly engage with one another about how the words and phrases makes us feel and think. Thoughts and feelings will create a more meaningful idea of the words and phrases and encourage their personal version of the choreography provided.

Students do not need prior knowledge or education to participate in this class.


"The Hill We Climb" by Amanda Gorman

We close the divide because we know, to put our future first,
we must first put our differences aside
We lay down our arms
so we can reach out our arms
to one another
We seek harm to none and harmony for all
Let the globe, if nothing else, say this is true:
That even as we grieved, we grew
That even as we hurt, we hoped
That even as we tired, we tried
That we'll forever be tied together, victorious