Sherrie Silver and Amanda Gorman: Young Women
“Women in the world making change. We hear it and how our hearts hum it, change.
We feel it in how our dreams drum it.”
Discussion Questions
What effect does this piece have on you?
How does the choreography of the dance add power to the words of Gorman’s poem?
Gorman uses light as a description for the inner strength and focus we each have. How do we support ourselves and others to be brave enough to be the light?
Reflections from #MedHumChat
“It's fierce, firm (thru rhythm especially), joyous. It will take me awhile to think more about it.” —@mcshannon17
“The movement of the women together in the choreography echoes Forman’s words of women together leading change, both visual and auditory representations of the power of women standing together.” —@jennifermcaputo
“Self-care is critically important but too often set aside as we prioritize other people's wants/needs. When we take care of ourselves, we are better positioned to help others - 'put your face mask on first'.” —@LReedsbooks
About this #MedHumChat
“Young Women” was paired with “The Hill We Climb,” a spoken word piece by Amanda Gorman for a #MedHumChat discussion February 17, 2021 on The Poetry of Amanda Gorman.
The pieces for this chat, as well as the discussion questions, were curated by Becca Omlor (@BeccaOm15).
About the Author
Amanda Gorman carries the honor of being the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history. She has written for the New York Times and has authored three books.