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  • General

    Time: 4 weeks

    Level: 7-10

    Key Learning Areas: Performing Arts

    Skills required: Low level Video making, singing, choreography

    KurtIf you haven't caught up with Kurt Schneider on the Internet then you've been missing out on one of the most innovative musicians around. His original compositions and covers are impressive and his choreography creative in the extreme. Your challenge is to create your own video either original or cover that makes use of some of Kurt's ideas.

    You might like to have a go at:

    • re-creating the Patty Cake video
    • re-creating the Coke bottle or cups videos

    You could have a go at singing live or pre-record the soundtrack and lip-sync.

    Another idea is to produce a lip dub. These are fun to make and can be very effective, especially with a lot of people and some planning. Select a good song everyone knows and see what you can create. And if you can't find someone at your school to perform with, why not try a virtual, online collaboration with one or more people from other schools - or even a multitrack performance featuring just you.

    Some ideas are, as Kurt often says on his YouTube videos, "Down below".

    When you have your video ready let us know and we'll post it here for everyone to see.

    • Kurt Schneider Videos

      Here are some of Kurt's videos but there are many more available. Check out Kurt online for more inspiration and entertainment.

    • Other Kurt Schneider videos

    • Lip Dubs - another direction

      There are some excellent lip dubs online and they are fun to make although they need a lot of planning. Why not organise a lip dub with a group of friend, a class, a year level or even the entire school. Below are some very clever high school lip dubs to give you some ideas.

    • Can't find enough performers?

      What if I can't find enough people at my school to join in? The power of modern devices makes virtual groups something you can create with students from other schools joining you in a virtual performance space. Or how about creating all of the parts yourself? Here are some examples to help you create.