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Participant Details
- Community Arts Partner Name
- Extraordinary Futures / Massive Monkees
- Partner Type
- 1
- Profile Photo
- Individual Bio or
Organizational Statement
- Extraordinary Futures uses fun, unique and engaging arts based programs to empower urban youth to lead healthier lifestyles and realize their full potential as leaders. Founded by the Seattle based B-boy/B-girl (Breakdance) group “Massive Monkees” to advance the capacity of their community based work being done in the greater Seattle area. The Massive Monkees have over 15 years of experience as professional dancers including winning several world titles in break-dancing, appearing as a finalist on the hit MTV show “America’s Best Dance Crew” and performing globally with popular artists such as Jay-Z, Beyonce and Alicia Keys. In addition to touring and competing, the Massive Monkees have been recognized by the Mayor of Seattle for outstanding community service in leading several dance-based after school programs, receiving the Mayor’s Arts Award along with proclamation of their official day “Massive Monkees Day” of Seattle celebrated annually on April 26th.
Grade Levels Preferred
- Grade Levels Preferred
- 3rd - 5th, 6th - 8th, 9th - 12th
Artistic Disciplines
- Discipline
- Dance
- Type
- Hip Hop Dance
B-boy/B-girl/Breaking (Break Dance)
Funk Styles (Popping, Locking, Robot, Waving, King Tut)
Experience
- Previous School Partnerships
- WA State TAT Lab Graduate
- Other Trainings or Certifications
- Sample Lesson Description: Student / Classroom Residencies
- Sample Workshop Description: Teacher Professional Development
Areas of Experience and Expertise
- Approved Professional Development Provider
- 1
- Approved Classroom Residency Provider
- Yes
Lesson Plan
- Integrated Art
- Cultural Art
Teaching Approach
- Teaching Philosophy + Approach
- We believe that developing creativity creates culture and provides empowerment for urban youth. We use art & dance as a gateway to mentor the next generation, equipping them with life skills that last a lifetime.
- Curriculum Integration Possibilities
- Mathematics
- Music
- History
- Social Studies
- Health
- Physical Education
- Special Skills and Areas of Expertise
- Testimonials from Schools
Images
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- Image Description
- Teaching artist of the Massive Monkees and Extraordinary Futures
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- Image Description
- Teaching artist working with youth at community event
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- Teaching artists at Seahurst Elementary after school program
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- Massive Break Challenge, 70+ students from 20 schools participate in showcase
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- Teaching artist with youth at orphanage in the Philippines