On Thursday, March 25th, Alain L. Locke – P.S. 208, the elementary school in Harlem that I work pro-bono with, shared a wonderful celebration of world culture and dance.
The school’s populace of 3rd, 4th and 5th graders exhibited their skills in 2 World Dance performances. They worked exceedingly hard for only 10-weeks to prepare and beautifully demonstrated their talent via: African Dance, African Drumming, Brazilian Dance, Native American Dance and Ballroom.
Study of these international dance styles provided the students with the unique opportunity of experiencing a hands-on social study of world cultures as they were incorporated into their curriculum.
Community leaders came out to support the children and their presence couldn’t have been more appreciated by the parents and children. There’s nothing like watching a group of young people doing their absolute best in the lime-light. The children were truly delighted seeing their auditorium filled with people who love and support them, gathered together to celebrate them.
Pictured: Charise Liggens, PENCIL; Principal Susan Green, of Alain L. Locke; Serge St. Ledger & Kebrina Carter, Manhattan Integrated Service Center; Lermond Mayes, City Council Woman Inez Dickens’ Office; Laurent Delly, Mt. Morris Park Community Improvement Association; Kara Smith, Karasma Media PR
I knew the kids would be excited when Principal Susan Green announced they’d be having this special desert, but they went WILD!!
Paul, thank you so very much for this wonderful gift, which the kids aptly described as, “Crazy Good”!
I’ve been working with Alain L. Locke for approximately a year-and-a-half, and its thrilling to see how much parental involvement and community support has grown, and how much of a difference it’s making for the children. I even got to dance the Merengue, so I think the kids had almost as much fun as I did, which one of the many reasons I encourage legal marketers to take on pro-bono projects that they love.
