Welcome
Welcome to The Lied Center of Kansas Studio Lied website for Dayton Contemporary Dance Company’s The Jacob Lawrence Project, also called colôr-ógraphy, n. The Dances of Jacob Lawrence. The group will perform in Lawrence at The Lied Center of Kansas on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. This website is your ticket "beyond the stage." We hope these materials open doors, spark your exploration of theater and the world around you, and, most of all, enhance your enjoyment of the performing arts, and Dayton Contemporary Dance Company’s The Jacob Lawrence Project.
Studio Lied
Studio Lied is an integrated program for secondary students and their teachers. However, the website is developed for all audience members who are interested in learning more about the artists, the art form, the creative process or the theme and background of this performance. In addition to performances, the Adventures in Imagination Studio Lied program includes opportunities such as interaction with the performers, discussions related to performances and online study materials.
The Studio Lied program for Dayton Contemporary Dance Company’s The Jacob Lawrence Project includes the following opportunities:
• This online Studio Lied website with background information, as well as activities for students and teachers.
• A public lecture on Wednesday, February 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lied Center.
• A public performance by Dayton Contemporary Dance Company’s The Jacob Lawrence Project on Wednesday, February 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lied Center.
Click here for information on how you can participate in activities related to this performance, and to learn more about the entire Studio Lied program.
This Website
On this Studio Lied website, you will learn about The Jacob Lawrence Project and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. Here you will also find information about Jacob Lawrence, world-renowned artist, and Jeraldyne Blunden, founder of the highly acclaimed Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. You’ll also learn about the project’s choreographers: Donald Byrd, Rennie Harris, Kevin Ward and Reggie Wilson.
At this site you will become familiar with the paintings of Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000), which are the basis for colôr-ógraphy, n. The Dances of Jacob Lawrence. Also included in the site are opportunities to express your own thoughts and feelings, as you consider issues related to the performance or to performance art in general.
Navigate
As you navigate the website, you will notice four icons.
- A click on this icon will lead you to "What do You Think?" questions that can help guide thoughts and discussions on the material, and help relate the composers' lives to our lives.
- The music notes icon links to audio samples that demonstrate elements related to the artists’ work.
- The movie camera icon links to video samples that demonstrate elements related to the artists’ work.
- Clicking on this icon will lead you to biographies, news articles, graphics and other relevant information.
Teachers
The artists in this year’s Studio Lied performances come from many artistic and cultural backgrounds. The theme will vary with each performance and will lend itself to a wide range of teaching and learning opportunities, which we will support with activities on this site and links to other websites to explore. Studio Lied performances offer exciting gateways through which to expand awareness of performing arts and the connection of the arts to all areas of life, as well as the value of the arts to people everywhere of all ages, backgrounds, lifestyles and life experiences.
To help you and your students get the most from this website and the entire Dayton Contemporary Dance Company’s The Jacob Lawrence Project Studio Lied program, please refer to the section on Teacher Resources & Suggested to the Standards. The curricular ties, identified for secondary level teachers in virtually every subject area, can assist and support educators in using the Studio Lied integrated program to develop and enhance classroom curriculum.
The information on this website was developed through the collaborative efforts of Lied Center staff, writer Sandra Sanders, and the use of promotional materials from the performers. All rights are reserved by the creators. It is intended for educational purposes only and may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose without the written consent of the Lied Center.
