Provider Details
Provider: Moving History
Contact Details
Address
5232 Tramore Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21214
Baltimore, MD 21214
Primary Contact: Breai Mason-Campbell
Cultural Organization
Moving History teaches the story of African-American people through immersive Arts programs including instrumental and vocal music, culinary arts and dance. Community classes, professional team training, and a project-based set of courses available to primary, secondary and university students are our trifold strategy for achieving a more just society which promotes the respect of self and others.
Events and Programs Offered
West African Dance and Drum Assembly
This 45-minute West African Dance and Drum assembly is an engaging, multi-sensory experience that brings the richness of West African culture to life. Through a dynamic blend of live percussion, traditional song, storytelling, and movement, students are introduced to the history, rhythms, and cultural significance…
Program/Event Format:
In School Performance
Art Forms:
Music, Dance and Movement, Storytelling
AfroBeats: Music, Culture, Sound and Community (An Assembly)
The assembly blends a diverse array of movement ranging from Breaking and Popping to Tap and Lindy Hop, introducing audiences to 100 years of dance tradition paired with music they feel connected to in this 45 minute (60 minutes with audience participation option) assembly. Grades…
Program/Event Format:
In School Performance
Art Forms:
Dance and Movement, Music
From The Motherland to Baltimore, Maryland: Marching Band and The Diaspora
This interactive assembly connects the traditions of West African drumming and dance to the vibrant rhythms and movement of Baltimore’s marching band culture. Students experience how African musical and dance practices have shaped the energy, style, and strong sense of community found in today’s performances.…
Program/Event Format:
In School Performance
Art Forms:
Music, Dance and Movement, Storytelling
African Drumming
African Drumming: Rhythm, Culture, and Connection Discover the power of rhythm in this engaging African drumming class that connects music, culture, and community. Drawing from traditions across the African continent, students learn how drumming communicates history, storytelling, and celebration. Participants develop timing, coordination, focus, and…
Program/Event Format:
In School Workshop, In School Residency
Art Forms:
Music
African Dance
African Dance: Movement, Culture, and Connection Experience the energy and tradition of African dance in a class that engages both body and mind. Drawing from diverse cultures across the African continent, students explore how movement, rhythm, and community connect to history, storytelling, and daily life.…
Program/Event Format:
In School Workshop, In School Performance, In School Residency
Art Forms:
Dance and Movement
A Jazz Story: Pennsylvania Ave.
This assembly tells the story of the Great Migration through the evolution of Jazz. Beginning in the Gullah islands with the Charleston, the journey moves through the ragtime sounds of Eubie Blake and into Baltimore’s rich musical legacy with artists like Billie Holiday and Cab…
Program/Event Format:
In School Performance, In School Residency
Art Forms:
Dance and Movement
Musical Theater: Performance, Story, and Stagecraft
Step into the world of musical theater in this immersive one-week residency where students collaborate to bring a scene from a musical to life. Blending acting, dance, and storytelling, participants explore character development, expression, and stage presence while working together toward a final performance. Students…
Program/Event Format:
In School Residency
Art Forms:
Theater, Music, Dance and Movement, Visual Art and Design
Marching Band Dance & Drum: Rhythm, Movement, and Tradition
Step into the vibrant world of marching band culture in this high-energy class that blends dance and drumming across a powerful cultural journey. Beginning with the dynamic rhythms and movements of Brazilian Samba schools, students explore how percussion and dance come together in celebration and…
Program/Event Format:
In School Workshop, In School Residency
Art Forms:
Dance and Movement, Music
Culinary Arts: Foodways of the African Diaspora
Culinary Arts: Foodways of the African Diaspora Explore the rich history and cultural significance of African diaspora cuisine through hands-on cooking and storytelling. This class centers on staple ingredients such as okra, rice, yams, sugar cane, and watermelon, tracing their journeys to the United States…
Program/Event Format:
In School Workshop, In School Residency
Art Forms:
Storytelling
Sewing Basics and Cultural Investigation
Sewing & Textile Design: Stitch, Culture, and Craft Explore the art of sewing through a hands-on experience that blends creativity, cultural learning, and practical skill-building. In a one-day residency, students focus on hand stitching techniques, while a week-long residency introduces sewing machine basics and guides…
Program/Event Format:
In School Workshop, In School Residency
Art Forms:
Visual Art and Design