Welcome to the #Virtualandia workshop and Q&A registration sign up presented by Literary Arts. Learn about the workshop schedule and event below. After you sign up, you will gain access to all events and only need to register once. Questions about your RSVP? Email emilly@literary-arts.org

ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS, Q&A, AND FEEDBACK SESSIONS

Workshops and Q&A sessions are free and open to all students. These will be hosted via Google Meet and led by talented youth and adult slam poets.

Feedback sessions are 15-20 minutes in length and will be hosted by slam poets using Literary Arts breakout rooms to offer 1:1 to students who would like individualized support whether regarding writing, revision, performance, or anything else.

Literary Arts also has funds allocated to compensate slam poets for a school-specific workshop. If educators would like to organize a workshop for your students and access honoraria, please email Emilly Prado, Director of Youth Programs at emilly@literary-arts.org.

Wednesday, March 3 | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Workshop: Pop Culture Poems! | Julia Gaskill

This workshop will take a look at the ways poetry and pop culture intersect. We will practice inhabiting the voices of fictional characters, historical figures, and celebrities when tackling important themes in the work we create – from the likes of Mario to Frida Kahlo, Beyonce to Jon Snow. Led by Julia Gaskill, this workshop will experiment with using pop culture in writing, particularly in slam poetry, and will also do a quick rundown on how to write a slam poem.

Monday, March 8 | 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Q&A: All About Slam! | Jacque Dixon, Olivia Jones-Hall, and Jordan Wolmut

Learn about the slam poetry process, #Virtualandia, and ask any questions you have whether it's about form, performance tips, or inspiration sources. This Q&A session will be led by local experts in slam poetry—Jacque Dixon, an educator and coach for our Brave New Voices team, and Jordan Wolmut, 2019 Verselandia! grand slam champion and Brave New Voices poet. Olivia Jones-Hall, Youth Programs Manager, will also be in the session to answer any logistical questions about submission, prizes, competition rules, or otherwise.

Wednesday, March 10 | 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Workshop: From the Page to the Stage! | Alex Dang

You've got the words, so how do you say them? This workshop will provide the author different methods for how to bring out the best performance out of themself and their poem. We’ll read and discuss a few poems, practice some fresh techniques together, and have plenty of time for questions.

Friday, March 12 | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Feedback Session #1! | Jacque Dixon and Julia Gaskill

Get 1:1 support from slam experts during 15-20 minute sessions whether you need support with writing, revision, performance, or anything else.

Thursday, March 18 | 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Feedback Session #2! | Jacque Dixon and Alex Dang

Get 1:1 support from slam experts during 15-20 minute sessions whether you need support with writing, revision, performance, or anything else.

Monday, March 29 | 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Workshop: Performance that Pops! | Jacque Dixon and Jolly Wrapper

Refine your performance chops in anticipation of #Virtualandia! and more at this workshop co-led by two amazing slam poets—Jacque Dixon, an educator and coach for our Brave New Voices team, and Jolly Wrapper, third place Verselandia! 2018 winner and Brave New Voices poet. Topics may include projecting your voice with confidence, memorization tips, body language, and anything in between.

Tuesday, March 30 | 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Feedback Session #3! | Alex Dang and Julia Gaskill

Get 1:1 support from slam experts during 15-20 minute sessions whether you need support with writing, revision, performance, or anything else.

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#Virtualandia! 2021 Workshop and Q&A Sessions