Climate Stories, Music, and Dance
Provided by: Climate Stories Project|Published on: April 28, 2026
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Videos
Subjects: Visual and Performing Arts
Authors: Climate Stories Project
Region: Global, New York
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- This dance performance piece, titled Bounce, features audio recordings from the Climate Stories Project with choreography and instrumental music.
- Students will see how artists used lighting, costumes, choreography, set design, and music to express the ideas conveyed in the stories.
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Positives
- This piece does an excellent job of combining a variety of rich elements to tell a story.
- This is a great way to introduce students to climate change impacts through art.
Prerequisites
- Teachers may want to introduce students to the Climate Stories Project to understand the material this piece was based on. Teachers can use this map to show students the collection of stories.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Dance students can analyze sections of the choreography to interpret why the choreographer made certain choices.
- Teachers can have students first watch the performance all the way through, encouraging them to take in and observe the performance. Then, students can rewatch the performance or sections of it to analyze the choices the artists made.
- Students can discuss the power of art as a means for communicating about issues like climate change.
- Teachers can print copies of the video's transcript for students to follow along with and take notes on.
This resource uses music, dance, and spoken word to share students’ personal climate stories. This piece connects the science of climate change with the emotional response of students experiencing a climate that is less predictable than it once was. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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