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alvin ailey american dance theater resources

Elegant, electrifying and marvelously athletic, this always dazzling company returns to NJPAC. As America’s premier modern dance company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is known for its vibrant fusion of modern dance, ballet and soul.

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ABOUT THE NJPAC ON THE MIC PODCAST

NJPAC On the Mic is an audio resource that takes Schooltime Performances to the next level. This podcast series features three exclusive, curriculum standards-aligned episodes for all of NJPAC’s 2022-2023 Schooltime Performances. On the Mic offers students the opportunity to engage their listening skills, deepen their understanding of the performance, and learn about the process of bringing a live or recorded production to life. This immersive audio experience features a theme song by students in the NJPAC arts education program.

How to Listen to njpac on the mic podcast

BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE

Episode: ABOUT (7 minutes)
Listen to this audio via the embedded media below for an introduction to the
performance, the artist or company, and the venue.


Includes: An introduction to the performance, artists & venue, welcome message
Written and hosted by Dania Ramos
Additional writing by Sharon Adarlo and the team behind Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
Sound editing, sound design, and voiceover by Michael Aquino
Theme and outro music by Slim Beats from NJPAC Hip Hop Arts and Culture Program
Additional music from Epidemic Sound
Welcome message voiced by Nasha Thomas
Series producers: Michael Aquino and Dania Ramos

AFTER THE PERFORMANCE

Episode: CONNECT (10 minutes)
Listen to this audio via the embedded media below for reflection questions, a closer
look at an aspect of the performance such as historical context or background on
the art form, and a brief selection of vocabulary words.


Includes: Reflection questions, a look at the life of Alvin Ailey, a brief selection of vocabulary words
Written and hosted by Dania Ramos
Sound editing and design by Michael Aquino
Theme and outro music by Slim Beats from NJPAC Hip Hop Arts and Culture Program
Additional music from Epidemic Sound
Opening question voiced by Christopher Taylor
Series producers: Michael Aquino and Dania Ramos

Episode: SPOTLIGHT (20 minutes)
Listen to this audio via the embedded media below for an exclusive interview with
an artist from the production or an NJPAC staff member followed by discussion
prompts.


Includes: An exclusive interview with the national director of AileyCamp and a member of Ailey’s first company
Written and hosted by Dania Ramos
Sound editing and design theme by Michael Aquino
Theme and outro music by Slim Beats from NJPAC Hip Hop Arts and Culture Program
Additional music from Epidemic Sound
Interview guests: Nasha Thomas and Christopher Taylor
Series producers: Michael Aquino and Dania Ramos