Design of Shine as a Method for Engagement

Abstract

This chapter includes performance materials for various levels of youth-engagement for use by teachers, community organizers, or faith leaders. The “Notes from the Composer,” and the “Notes from the Choreographer” both have corresponding videos (links provided), of which these are a slightly adjusted written transcription. These video recordings are educational tools to prepare either the facilitator, student, or scholar to more deeply appreciate the music and the movement within this performance. Materials for building curriculum included in this chapter can be adapted or used as they are or be scaled to match the age of the youth participating. The sample exercises and games can be used to prepare youth for creative expression, to build community, to expand their expressive range, and for fun.