{"id":2171,"date":"2015-07-24T11:45:49","date_gmt":"2015-07-24T18:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ww2.kqed.org\/spark\/?page_id=2171"},"modified":"2016-01-29T16:49:49","modified_gmt":"2016-01-30T00:49:49","slug":"spark-educator-guides","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ww2.kqed.org\/spark\/spark-educator-guides\/","title":{"rendered":"Educator Guides"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nUsing Spark<\/strong> videos as a resource in your classroom engages students and supports the integration of the arts into all subjects, and encourages students to explore creative careers and develop a lifelong interest in arts and culture. Our educator guides (listed below according to genre) include background on each artist or organization, historical and cultural context, field trip ideas, vocabulary lists, and standards-aligned, media-rich lesson plan ideas.\n<\/p>\n

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Visual Art<\/a> | Dance<\/a> | Music<\/a> | Theater<\/a><\/h2>\n
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6th Street Photography Workshop<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Community Photography<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide is about the history of photography.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Adam 5100<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Graffiti and Street Art<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide discusses aboriginal art practices and includes hands-on activities related to political printmaking and a critical writing assignment.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Aguilar, Jesus<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Contemporary Video Installation<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide gives a brief history of media art and activities related to audience responses to the genre of visual art.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Alavi, Seyed<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Conceptual Public Art<\/strong>
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\n\t Inlcuded are analytical activities based on the use of text in artwork and research.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Arcega, Michael<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Conceptual Art<\/strong>
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\n\t Provides information about artist Michael Arcega with lesson plan ideas related to conceptual art.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Asawa, Ruth<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Abstract Sculpture<\/strong>
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\n\t Information highlighting arts education in the Bay Area and the model programs established by Asawa and her family.\n\t <\/p>\n

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ASCEND School<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Arts Integrated Education<\/strong>
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\n\t An overview of the strategic planning process in Alameda County and ways for arts education stakeholders to get involved in the community.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Beasley, Bruce<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Large-Scale Sculpture<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide is about the work of Bruce Beasley and the history of modernist sculpture.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Bechtle, Robert<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Photorealist Painting<\/strong>
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\n\t Included is the history and evolution of photorealism in painting.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Bennett, Garry Knox<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Furniture Art<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide addresses the history of art furniture.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Birk, Sandow<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Painting and Film<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide is about history painting and storytelling.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Bui, Thai<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Conceptual Sculpture<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide explores the history and traditions of Bay Area Funk, Conceptual Art and Minimalism.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Cartagena, Victor<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Conceptual Art Installations<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide explores the history of the Salvadoran civil war and the concepts\/themes in Victor Cartagena’s installations.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Chagoya, Enrique<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Political Satire Painting<\/strong>
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\n\t Included is the history and traditions of printmaking and political humor in Mexico and the US.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Chamberlain, Ann<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Public Art<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide discusses the history of public monuments and the Abraham Lincoln Brigade.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Chen, Julie<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Conceptual Bookmaking<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide explores the history of books, from ancient scrolls to contemporary art books.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Conservators at the Fine Arts Museums of SF<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Visual Arts Conservation<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide addresses the scientific and artistic issues of preserving and conserving works of art.\n\t <\/p>\n

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di Rosa, Rene & the di Rosa Preserve<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Visual Arts Museum<\/strong>
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\n\t Includes information about collecting as a personal preference, public tradition and national obsession.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Duarte, Caleb<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Painting and Sculpture<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide includes writing activities related to the idea of home and an art activity where students build small structures out of found objects.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Earthworks: Denevan, Jim<\/a> and Drury, Chris<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Land Art<\/strong>
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\n\t Included is information about the history and tradition of artists making work in and about the natural environment.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Ed Hardy, Don<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Tattoo Artist<\/strong>
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\n\t Explore the traditions of tattooing from the earliest civilizations to the present day with this educator guide.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Fabian, Mitra<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Sculpture with Found Materials<\/strong>
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Ferlinghetti, Lawrence<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Contemporary Painter<\/strong>
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\n\t Included are language arts lesson plans related to visual critique and poetry analysis.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Frey, Viola<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Monumental Ceramic Sculpture<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide includes information about the history of ceramics and the contributions of Bay Area artists.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Goldberg, Ken<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Internet Art and Robotics<\/strong>
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\n\t Explore the world of tele-robotics and other new media with this educator guide.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Goldsworthy, Andy<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Land Art<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide is about Andy Goldsworthy and the history of artists working with the landscape and environment.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Guerrero, Jaime<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Glass Art<\/strong>
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\n\t Included is information on glass blowing, Mayan and Aztec iconoography, and the history of glass work in art and architecture.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Held Jr., John<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Mail Art<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide explores the history and many forms of mail art and stamps.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Hevel, David<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Pop Art Sculpture<\/strong>
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\n\t Invite students to participate in a subversive collage activity and discuss points related to popluar culture.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Hido, Todd<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Photography<\/strong>
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\n\t Students are introduced to Todd Hido’s art and provided with a historical and critical context of the artists’ evocative images of Bay Area homes and posed female models.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Huayi, Li<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Contemporary Chinese Landscape Art<\/strong>
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\n\t Students will explore the history of the Chinese Cultural Revolution and landscape painting as well as contemporary painting.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Ireland, David<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Conceptual Art<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide explores the history of conceptual art and David Ireland’s contributions.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Jeremijenko, Natalie<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Conceptual Art and Science<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide explores conceptual art as well as the investigative and ethical issues of life science and cloning.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Johanson, Chris<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Painting and Street Art<\/strong>
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Keats, Jonathan<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Conceptual Art<\/strong>
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Knight, Keith<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Comic Art & Hip Hop<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide explores the history and form of the cartoon, as well as Keith Knight’s artistic and musical careers.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Kos, Paul<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Conceptual Artwork<\/strong>
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\n\t Explore the history of conceptual art with this educator guide.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Laitala, Kerry<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Conceptual Artwork<\/strong>
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Liu, Hung<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Portrait Painting<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide addresses the different techniques Hung Liu blends in her work, including history painting and portraiture.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Loranc, Roman<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Landscape Photography<\/strong>
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\n\t Students will learn about photography, landscape photography and Romanticism as a creative approach in art making.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Mangrum, Joe<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Public Installation Art<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide provides information on land and envioronmental art, and the cultural significance of mandalas.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Marshall, Kerry James<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Painting and Murals<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide discusses contemporary artists’ reimagined forms of history painting.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Mesa-Bains, Amalia<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Installation Art<\/strong>
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Mission District Street Art<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Street Art and Murals<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide includes activities related to researching and creating murals and public art pieces.\n\t <\/p>\n

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NIAD (National Institute of Art and Disabilities)<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Fine Art<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide addresses the notion of “outsider art” amidst the larger question of artistic practice.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Oxbow School<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Visual Arts Education<\/strong>
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Paglen, Trevor<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Photography and Geography<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide addresses activist art and geography related to the military through Trevor Paglen’s work.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Parker, Julia<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Native American Basket Weaving<\/strong>
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\n\t Students will trace the history of basket weaving in the West Coast Miwok Indian population.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Patel, Sanjay<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Digital Animation<\/strong>
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Rodriguez, Favianna<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Activist Printmaker<\/strong>
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\n\t This guide includes activities related to analyzing artwork that supports social change and discusses the history of the Chicano arts movement.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Shanghai Exhibit at the Asian Art Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Cultural Exhibition<\/strong>
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Shaw, Richard<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Ceramic Sculpture<\/strong>
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\n\t Students will explore the history of the trompe l’oeil technique in art and the contemporary Bay Area movement of realism in ceramics.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Snelling, Tracey<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Mixed Media Installations<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide discusses artists who have commented on the American landscape and includes hands-on activities related to interpreting local scenery.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Snibbe, Scott<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Interactive Media Art<\/strong>
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\n\t Explore digital and new media art and the historic interplay between art, science and technology with this educator guide.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Stevens, Gary<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Woodworking<\/strong>
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Syjuco, Stephanie<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Conceptual Art<\/strong>
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Thiebaud, Wayne<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Painting<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide provides information about the Pop Art movement and how it relates to Wayne Thiebaud’s work.\n\t <\/p>\n

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True, Laurel<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Mosaic Art<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide explores the history and traditions of mosaic art and mosaic murals.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Underwood, Consuelo Jimenez<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Fiber Art and Weaving<\/strong>
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\n\t Students will explore the history and traditions of textiles in various cultures, as well as issues related to the US\/Mexican border.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Von Mertens, Anna<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Contemporary Quilt Making<\/strong>
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\n\t This guide explores the history of quilting from the early 18th century through the present day.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Weinstein, Nikolas<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Glass Sculpture<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide introduces glass as an art medium, historically situating glassblowing practices.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Young Audiences of Northern California<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Multidisciplinary Arts Education<\/strong>
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\n\t Explore the history of arts education in California and the Bay Area, and a wide array of local resources.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Dance<\/h2>\n

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AXIS Dance Company<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Integrated Dance<\/strong>
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\n\t This edcuator guide includes information about the Axis Dance Company, featuring dancers with and without disabilities.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Bhangra<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Indian Folk Dance<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide provides information about bhangra and lesson plan ideas related to music and dance.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Cai, Lily<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Contemporary Chinese Dance<\/strong>
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\n\t Students will explore movement activities and discussion-based activities related to the Chinese Cultural Revolution.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Das, Pandit Chitresh<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Kathak Dance<\/strong>
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\n\t Students will participate with improvisation, work with rhythms, and reflect on dance as an art form.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Diamano Coura West African Dance Company<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Senegalese Dance and Music<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide discusses distinctive musical structures and dance traditions unique to West Africa.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Goode, Joe<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Contemporary Dance Theater<\/strong>
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\n\t Students will explore the history and form of dance-theater as an artistic genre.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Halau ‘o Keikiali’i<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Hula Dance Conservation<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide discusses the Hawaiian dance form of hula, including its historical traditions, cultural significance, and present day practice.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Halprin, Anna<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Modern\/Contemporary Dance<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide introduces students to modern, postmodern, and contemporary dance.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Jenkins, Margaret<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Modern\/Contemporary Dance<\/strong>
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King, Alonzo<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Contemporary Ballet<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide explores the history of modern-contemporary ballet and the contributions of innovative choreographers.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Kreiter, Jo<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Acrobatic Public Art<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide explores the history of public performance art.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Ledoh and Salt Farm Butoh<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Japanese Butoh Dance<\/strong>
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Kunst-Stoff<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Experimental Dance<\/strong>
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ODC Dance<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t New Modern Dance<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide addresses the history and uniqueness of ODC\/San Francisco and dance in the Bay Area.\n\t <\/p>\n

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San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Cultural Dance<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide includes an activity in which students will research their families’ personal experiences with cultural and ethnic dance.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Shri Krupa Dance Foundation<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Classical Indian Dance<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide is about the Indian dance form of Bharata Natyam and its traditions and practices.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Ashkenaz Community Music and Dance Community Center<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Music & Culture<\/strong>
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\n\t Explore the history of this community venue as a point of connection and learning about world cultures.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Blades, Wil<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Jazz Organ Music<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide is about jazz, the history of the Hammond B3 organ, and the science of electronic instruments.\n\t <\/p>\n

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The Bonesetter’s Daughter<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t American Opera rooted in Chinese Music<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide explores the process of collaboration, and the history of both Chinese and Western operatic traditions.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Chasse, Loren<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Sound Art<\/strong>
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The Crooked Jades<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Old Time\/Contemporary Music<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide is about old-time music and its roots.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Davignon, Matt<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Experimental Music<\/strong>
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\n\t Students will explore the history of experimental music and sound art through this educator guide.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Derique<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Hambone Body Music<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide introduces the evolution of this traditional art form from the pre-Civil Rights era to contemporary culture.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Grisman, David<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Bluegrass Music<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide is about the history of bluegrass music.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Guerrero, Tommy<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Atmospheric Music<\/strong>
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Hot Club of San Francisco<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Gypsy Jazz Music<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide includes listening and discussion activities related to different genres of jazz music.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Irving M. Klein International String Competition<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Classical Music<\/strong>
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Khan, Ali Akbar<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Hindustani Classical Music<\/strong>
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\n\t Students will explore North Indian Classical music and culture.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Kitka<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Woman’s Vocal Group, Eastern European influence<\/strong>
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Kitundu, Walter<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Innovative Musical Instruments<\/strong>
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Klez California<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Traditional Instrumental Music<\/strong>
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Los Cazadores del Sur<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t South American Street Music<\/strong>
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Neuberg, Amy X<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Experimental Music<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide includes research, discussion, and music-related activities in response to the use of electronics and experimentation in contemporary music.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Orquesta La Moderna Tradición<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Cuban Music & Dance<\/strong>
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Pamela Z<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Sound Art<\/strong>
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Paul Dresher & Ensemble<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Experimental Instrumental Music<\/strong>
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Riley, Terry<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Experimental Music<\/strong>
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Rova Saxophone Quartet<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Improv Music<\/strong>
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\n\t Students will explore improvisation in music, jazz and free jazz through this educator guide.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Santos, John<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Latin Jazz<\/strong>
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SF Jazz High School All-Star Ensemble<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Jazz Music<\/strong>
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SF Taiko Dojo<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Taiko Drumming<\/strong>
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Wiley, Howard<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Jazz Saxophone<\/strong>
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3 For All<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Improv Theater<\/strong>
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A.C.T.<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Theater<\/strong>
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Baron, Carlos<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Political\/Cultural Theater<\/strong>
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\n\t Students will learn about the political history of Chile and participate in poetry writing and theater-based activities.\n\t <\/p>\n

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California Shakespeare Theater<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Shakespeare Theater<\/strong>
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Calligraphy of Thought<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Muslim Spoken Word<\/strong>
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Edgar, David<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Politics & Theater<\/strong>
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Gotanda, Philip Kan<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Playwright<\/strong>
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Headrush<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Guerilla Performance Art<\/strong>
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Joseph, Mark Bamuthi<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Performance Art<\/strong>
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Lorraine Hansberry Theatre<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Contemporary African-American Theater<\/strong>
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Marsh Youth Theatre<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Contemporary Youth Theater<\/strong>
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New Conservatory Theatre<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Contemporary Theater<\/strong>
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People’s Temple Project<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Documentary Theater<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide explores the creation of a play about the real-life story of the People’s Temple.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Sha Sha Higby<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Shadowlight Productions<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Indonesian Shadow Puppet Theater<\/strong>
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Snider, Gypsy<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Tamalpais High School Doc Theater<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Documentary Theater Education Program<\/strong>
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\n\t Students will explore the history of documentary theater through this educator guide.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Teatro Vision<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Chicano Theater<\/strong>
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The Running Crew at the Brava Theater<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Technical Theater Program<\/strong>
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Theatre of Yugen<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Traveling Jewish Theatre<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Documentary Theater<\/strong>
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\n\t This educator guide addresses collaborative theater, political theater, and the history of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.\n\t <\/p>\n

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Youth Speaks<\/a><\/h2>\n

\t Spoken Word and Poetry<\/strong>
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