Stay On It

Our theme this week is social change. In this video, words, movement, music, and color are all used to express a message. We will use each of these components to create our own message of change and performance.

1.Dedication - Acknowledge the inspiration for this performance.

The composer Julius Eastman created a piece of music. Many artists were inspired by the life of Julius Eastman and created this video. The artists repeat the message “Stay On It.” I will make my own message of change and make a performance inspired by these artists.

2.Words - Create a message of change and action.

I want to ________________________

Example: I want to support my neighbors who are essential workers.

Ways I can do this: ________________________

Example: I can ask how I can support them, listen to what they say, say thank you.

3.Movement - Create three movements or poses that represent your message of change.

Example: My first pose is my hands out to represent support, my second pose is a hand on my heart and behind my ear to represent listening, my third pose is the American Sign Language sign for thank you.

4.Color: Pick a color that represents your message of change. Find an object that represents this color to use in your piece.

Example: Red reminds me of change and action. I wore a red shirt and found a red plate to use in my piece.

5.Music: Use your object as an instrument to make a sound of change.

Example: Red reminds me of change and action. I wore a red shirt and found a red plate to use in my piece.

6. Put your dedication, words, movement, color, and music together in order.

You can perform this for yourself and keep it just for you, perform it for a friend, family, or caregiver, or you can record it.