SLAM! Poetry
Minimum booking length: 1-Day
Suggested minimum number of units per class: 5 Units
Minimum number of units per class necessary for Celebration Assembly: 5 units
Maximum # of students per class: 50
SLAM! Poetry (Language Arts, Music) (Click Here to Book Program)
"Poetry is NOT boring!"
What is SLAM! Poetry?
Defined by some as a “post modern form of performance poetry” and to others as “electrifying urban storytelling” SLAM! Poetry is a new word-based performance art that uses a combination of literary techniques and vocal dynamics to bring power to words and people.
The SLAM! Poetry Program is an exciting course that aims to reframe the world of Language Arts and give the power of poetic expression a contemporary spin.
What will it look like when you come to our school?
SoundKreations facilitators will come to your school ideally slipping into the current class timetable and providing each class with 30-60mins/day of instruction and performance. The instructor will begin with a redefinition of poetry through performance and discussion. During the remaining days, students will learn to express themselves through the written word and bring texture and power to the spoken word. To conclude the program, if requested, facilitators will hold a Traditional SLAM! Poetry Performance in which students are given the opportunity to share their work with their community.
What experience do you have?
SoundKreations is proud to work with poets who are at the forefront of the SLAM! Poetry scene. The artists who will be leading your program are award winning, title holding, nationally renowned poets. Our instructors specialize in the instruction of SLAM! Poetry within the school setting and are thus capable of addressing the unique needs of your students during this adventure!
The main objectives of the SLAM! Poetry Program are as follows:
1. To encourage and enrich the student’s understanding and practice of creative communication in the form of the contemporary poetry style known as SLAM!.
2. To give the students an opportunity to develop new methods of “creative” recreation involving music theory, poetic forms, and relevant world history.
3. To introduce a contemporary creative outlet for students.
4. To give the students a new framework within which the development of their communication skills is socially encouraged.
5. To explore arts and literature through a modern-day lens giving renewed appreciation for the creative process.
6. To deliver the program in such a way that the students relate immediately to the instructor and material bringing the participation and involvement of the students to an exceptionally high level.
7. To create a safe environment for the students explore, create, and perform within.
8. To offer endless opportunities for success!
