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Moving History, Inc.

Founded in 2017

Serving in 4517 Hazelwood Avenue and 4 more

Founded in 2017

Serving in 4517 Hazelwood Avenue and 4 more

Legal Structure

501(c)

Focus of work

Education & Training.
Run By / Affiliation
Independent,community-led
Demographic focus
Children(Below 15).

Legal Structure

501(c)

Focus of work

Education & Training.
Run By / Affiliation
Independent,community-led
Demographic focus
Children(Below 15).

Sharing a True and Full Account of Black History Through Arts Education

Moving History’s mission is to cultivate whole, confident, and culturally grounded individuals through kinetic learning, wherin history is both studied academically, and embodied artistically. Practice + Pass On + Perform: Preserve - The cultural heritage of Black Americans is explored through culinary education, instrumental and vocal music exploration, and movement activities for youth and adults.

Programs and Services

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 community. Program/Event Format: In School Workshop, In School Residency
The African Diaspora: Jazz, Breaking, Marching Band, Baltimore Club and Beyond
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 K-12. Program/Event Format: In School Performance
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. Program/Event Format: In School Residency
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 through the transatlantic slave trade and their lasting impact on American food traditions. Students examine how foods like okra and watermelon carry histories of resilience, while sugar cane shaped economies and cities like New Orleans. Program/Event Format: In School Residency, In School Workshop
African Drumming Residency: The Great Mansa Musa
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 with a particular focus on the life and contributions of the Great Mansa Musa, the richest person in the world to date. Program/Event Format: In School Residency, In School Workshop
African Dance Residency: The Mali Empire
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 Residency, In School Workshop, In School Performance
A Jazz Story: Pennsylvania Ave, The Great Migration and Lindy Hop
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 Calloway. Participants explore how music carried culture, stories, and movement as African American communities traveled north. Program/Event Format: In School Residency, In School Performance
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 of West African artistic traditions.
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
Sewing Basics and Cultural Investigation
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 participants through designing and creating their own purses or cross-body bags. Program/Event Format: In School Residency, In School Workshop

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Partnerships

We believe in the power of collaboration to amplify our impact. Partnering with like-minded organizations and individuals helps us achieve our mission and create lasting change in the communities we serve.

Baltimore Children & Youth Fund
Family League of Baltimore
Harford Heights Elementary School
Sutton Scholars - Episcopal Diocese of Maryland
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