Image: Hussein Smko performing

Heroes

7 minute lesson

When Dance Creates Opportunities

Art has a way of opening doors for future generations. Heres the story of Hussein Smko, a dancer from Iraq who is creating opportunities for others.

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Image: mixed ability dancers dancing together onstage some in early versions of the Rolling Dance Chair a new wheelchair technology

Arts

6 minute lesson

How Dance is Informing Wheelchair Technology

Take a look at this marvelous integration of arts and technology!

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Image: Young hula dancers in traditional dress at competition

Arts

6 minute lesson

Celebrating the Spirit of Hula Dancing

Hula isn’t just a beautiful dance, it is also a form of storytelling, a celebration of culture, and a feat of athleticism!

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Image: people dancing on a boardwalk

Arts

4 minute lesson

Dancing with Strangers, Finding Threads of Connection

Matt Bray gets strangers to dance together and get out of there comfort zones to try new things!

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Image: Two Sukhishvili Dancers

Arts

3 minute lesson

Where Art Meets Athletics

The Sukhishvili dancers are preserving the national culture of Georgia through traditional ballet. These dancers bring athleticism and artistry together.

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Image: bandaloop dancers on the side of a building

Arts

4 minute lesson

BANDALOOP Dances Up The Walls

BANDALOOP is an incredible troupe that performs on the sides of buildings, creating something amazing at the intersection of performance and architecture!

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