“Envisioning Peace: Tolerance”
The 8th Grade Class At Orangewood School Proudly Presents “Envisioning Peace: Tolerance” — A Celebration Of Japanese Dance And Taiko Drumming Friday April 24th.
This presentation was designed to enhance and share the 8th grade, Cross Curricular Unit of study on World War II and “Envisioning Peace: Tolerance”, Phoenix, Arizona.
The unit of study was made possible by funding from the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, the Cultural Arts Coalition (who also helped to write the grant and create the arts component of the curriculum), the Orangewood Site Council, the Orangewood PTO and the Orangewood Student Council.
The 800 students were divided into 2 rotating groups to provide an opportunity for everyone in the school to attend this production.
The stage was set with visual arts created by the 8th graders during the art classes weeks before; the result of a bead and origami crane workshop based on the book Sadako, the true story of a Japanese girl who died from leukemia- the result of radiation from the atom bomb dropped on Hiroshima. Children around the world create cranes honoring acts of peace building. These origami crane and bead strands are intentions for PEACE in our homes, communities, countries created by each 8th grader at Orangewood. A lesson plan for crane making can be found here.
Anna introduces program and the use of the Byrd Baylor book, “The Way to Start A Day”, that sets the theme for the production throughout the performance of "Envisioning Peace: Tolerance"
Before the production Michele and Esther apply makeup and straighten costuming.
The girls’ fan dance and the tension of the young warriors mimic the real life scenario of the tension between boys and girls at this age as they become independent young adults.
“Chant at Dawn”
A special thanks was extended to Judy Butzine of the Cultural Arts Coalition; Esther Vandecar of Fushicho Daiko Dojo; Michele Ceballos Michot and Dulce Juarez of Opendance; Orangewood Principal Andree Charlson, Regan Schwartz, Catherine Switzer, Alejandro Luna, Melissa Griffin, Enoch Davis and Warren Panaligan for their dedication to the arts and the students of Orangewood Elementary.
The power and internal vibration from the drumming was profound and gut felt! The visual arts of the origami cranes and masks was beautiful and significant to the overall residency.
Dance choreographed by Michele Ceballos Michot, Opendance, “Feel the Sun.”
Taiko Drumming instructed and led by Esther Vandecar—“Edo Matsuri"
The interspersed drumming with the dance and movement was awesome and kept the students of all ages enthralled!
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