92NY School Engagement programs are led by professional practicing artists who are committed to education and have extensive classroom teaching experience. Program curricula can be adapted for upper-elementary, middle, and high school students. Email us to find out how to bring 92NY’s programming to your school.

Afro-Latin Percussion (Grades K-12)

Students explore the art of Afro-Latin percussion, learning a variety of rhythms — playable on their djembe drums, provided by 92NY — as well as the cultural practices surrounding these rhythms, key artists in their respective genres, and historical events that defined the rhythms and musical development. Students practice a variety of basic sound-producing techniques, such as the open tone, bass tone, heel-toe variation, slap, and finger strokes.

House and Hip Hop Dance (Grades 2-12)

Students learn the movement fundamentals of hip hop dance and are introduced to the early diasporic historical roots of hip hop in America, exploring the form as a vehicle for personal and community expression.

Visual Art (Grades K-12)

Students explore the artistic process and express their own creativity through hands-on residencies led by expert 92NY Teaching Artists. Past residencies have focused on a variety of disciplines, including ceramics, mixed-media collage, and sculpture. Residencies can be customized to reflect the needs and capacity of the school’s community and facility.

Chorus (Grades 2-12)

Students develop their vocal technique, expand their musical repertoire, and develop a love of music. Led by an expert 92NY Teaching Artist, students will gain and demonstrate a basic knowledge of technical singing and musical vocabulary, and the ensemble will perform a diverse program of traditional and non-traditional choral repertoire.

Creative Movement (PreK-Grade 1)

Aligned with early childhood development fundamentals, students learn the basic elements of dance, develop body awareness, and demonstrate an understanding of personal and shared space. Students will harness their imagination to support the embodiment of skills and explore the role that dance plays in their own lives and cultures and explore the role that dance plays in their own lives and cultures.