The 1st annual Parade School held June 14 -16, 2007.
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Stilt Walking at Parade School
Parade School Procession
Molly Ross leading Procession.
 
 
Sample 2007 PARADE SCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULE 9 am Parade 101 --Intro to Parades 10 am Beyond the Float --Hands on Session--large object construction 12 pm Lunch 1 pm Quick & Dirty-Things to Wear & Carry--multiples for workshop 3 pm Afternoon Sessions Beyond the Float 2 Parade Choreography Stilt walking—Outside! 5 pm Dinner 6 pm Guest Lecture Series: Sandy Spieler In the Heart of the Beast Theater and Sylvester Francis Backstreet Cultural Museum. PARADE SCHOOL OFFERS: • Concrete skills, practical advice and guidance from specialists in Parade Arts.  • Tools for artists and communities to express themselves in creative, safe and innovative ways.  • All the materials you need, and resource packs to take home.  • A friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which to share ideas, learn new skills and focus on developing your artistic vision.  • Interdisciplinary approach to art making.  • Networking opportunities with professionals in the field of Parade Arts  PROGRAM consists of morning and afternoon hands on sessions in a variety of Parade arts. Lectures, video screenings and discussion groups bring guest speakers and faculty to the School . 2007 Parade School Staff Molly Ross, Baltimore Annie Howe, Baltimore Clare Dolan, Vermont Alison Heimstead, Los Angeles Bannanz Whitehead- Teaching Assistant, Philadelphia Claire Cote-Intern, Goucher College Elisabeth Roskos-Nana Projects Studio Assistant Courtney Wren-Intern, Maryland Institute College of Art Guest Lecture Series Sandy Spieler, Artistic Director, In the Heart of the Beast Theatre, Minneapolis Sylvester Francis Executive Director , Backstreet Cultural Museum New Orleans http://www.hobt.org/http://www.backstreetmuseum.org/http://www.hobt.orghttp://www.backstreetmuseum.org/shapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1shapeimage_2_link_2shapeimage_2_link_3shapeimage_2_link_4