WORKSHOPS FOR YOUR SCHOOL

UPROOTED is excited to announce our Educational IN-PERSON Jazz Dance Workshops tailor made for your schools needs and budget.

Since COVID we have been building our educational events and bringing our UPROOTED jazz dance workshops into your school.

We will work with you to achieve your ideal workshop within your budget.

For more information head to our WORKSHOP page or email us : education@uprootedfilm.com

The schools so far have not been disappointed!

“Working with Ms. Donmall-Reeve and the UPROOTED Educational Team to provide educational resources for my students through “Uprooted” was such a wonderful experience. I was able to get access to an in-depth history about jazz from industry professionals right to my students, and it allowed me to switch up my Jazz Dance History lessons that I normally do. The students created poster visuals based off of the information provided in the documentary videos to display answers to the question, “What is Jazz Dance?”. They really enjoyed the videos and the connected class activity. We were honored to end our Jazz History Unit with a masterclass from one of the Uprooted master teachers, Sekou Miller. He was INCREDIBLE and our students really loved his movement and educational teachings. He taught Afro-Latin Jazz, something that they do not get on a regular basis. It was a challenge for them but he made it so fun and meaningful. I appreciate Ms. Donmall-Reeve for working with me here all the way in Atlanta, GA (North Springs Charter High School) to provide this wonderful experience to my dancers! Thank you!” 

MONICA NOBLE - FULTON HIGH SCHOOL, Atlanta

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“The producers and artists from the wonderful film were the featured guests at our CDEA State-wide annual conference 2023. Their sessions were magnificent. The movement session challenged students to dig deep into movement that matters from a jazz perspective. The film screening was an inspiring and thought provoking experience that led right into the panel discussion where attendees were able to investigate more the social and political implications of Jazz dance, the history, the people, and the movement. CDEA conference attendees left with smiles and tears. . As all educators today strive to be more culturally responsive in their classrooms, this is a great tool for discussion and change.” 

 ANDRE LEMAITRE CDEA DIRECTOR

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“Anne Arundel County Public School’s master class experience with Sekou McMiller and viewing of the UPROOTED documentary with panel discussion was the inspiration needed to start the 22-23 school year! This was the first time our teachers had the opportunity to collaborate and learn together in the same space in over 2 years! 

Working with Lisa in the planning stages was seamless. She is patient, responsive and passionate about her work. 

Sekou was amazing and the teachers really enjoyed learning from him and look forward to applying their experience within their classrooms. He’s such a positive light! 

The Q and A with Lisa, Khadifa, Zak, Robin and Sekou in collaboration with Baltimore County schools allowed an opportunity for teachers to ask questions regarding the film and how to transfer their learning to their classrooms and application to their teaching practices. The focus on how jazz dance can address topics such as appropriation, racism, socialism, and sexism is relevant to education and an entry point for conversations with ALL students.

Thank you Lisa and UPROOTED!

Nicole Deming - Anne Arundel, Baltimore