Just Buffalo teaching artist Marquis “Ten Thousand” Burton is a spoken word poet, educator and curator. Working with Shea’s Performing Arts, C.A.O.(Community Action Organization), Say Yes Buffalo and other non-profit and educational institutions he has taught young writers to discover their voice through poetry while celebrating their stories for more than a decade. He has represented Buffalo in National Poetry Slams for the past decade and has been the official team coach for 3 years. Marquis has also held the position of curator of poetry talent for the Music Is Art Festival for the past 6 years.
Marquis 'Ten Thousand' Burton
Poet | Educator | Curator
About Me
Poet | Educator | Curator
I am Poet, Educator & Curator
- Age 31
- Residence Buffalo, New York
- e-mail info@tenthousandpoetry.com
- Phone 716.998.2234
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18 Years of Experience
Teaching Artist Experience
October 6, 13, 20, 2022
Williamsville East High School
Williamsville, New YorkThree-week workshop teaching students how to express themselves through poetry.
October 1, 2022
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MichiganConducted a poetry workshop that assisted the community in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to explore their joy through poetry.
The goal is to have each participant create one or more poems and perform them for their peers.
This is one of the 3 workshops as part of the Movement of Joy
April 2019
Sweet Home High School
Amherst, New York5 session poetry workshops based around the movie The Hate U Give.
December 2017 – March 2018
North Park Academy After School Program
Buffalo, New YorkFebruary 2017 – June 2017
PS 197 and Say Yes Buffalo
Buffalo, New YorkJanuary 2017 – April 2017
Gloria J. Parks Community Center
Buffalo, New YorkOctober 2010 – May 2011
Community Action Organization
Buffalo, New YorkWorked in partnership with Community Action Organization to introduce students to writing and performance poetry
Provided instructions and critiques to participants to help develop style, find their voices and the confidence to present their work.
May 15, 2010
Shea’s Performing Arts Kenny Ceremony
Buffalo, New YorkWorked in partnership with Shea’s Education Department and local high school English teachers to introduce students to performance poetry.
Instructed an hour long advance level poetry workshop which required participants to write and present their original work for an audience their peers based on the information that was provided.
April 2010
Lake Shore High School
Angola, New YorkCollaborate with host organizations to develop and implement poetry and performance workshops for elementary, middle & high school students
Provide instruction and development in style; cultivating unique voices and enhancing self-confidence
Equip students with performance skills and tools to present original work for an audience
Give students the tools to host and manage their own final showcase
November 2006 - 2018
Sweet Home High School
Amherst, New YorkCoaching/Mentoring Experience
April 2016 - Present
Pure Ink Poetry Slam Team
CoachIn 2018 at the National Poetry Slam in Chicago, IL, lead the team to their second Semifinals appearance and a 9th place finish out of 72 teams from around the world. This the highest national ranking that any team from Buffalo has ever had.
In 2017 at the National Poetry Slam in Denver, CO, lead the team to their second Semi-finals appearance and a top 50 finish out of 72 teams from around the world.
In 2016 at the National Poetry Slam in Decatur, GA, lead the team to their second Semi-finals appearance and a 9th place finish out of 72 teams from around the world.
Preparing team by holding weekly practices/workshops focusing on writing and performance while providing feedback to better improve their content and the way it is presented.
September 2014 - 2016
UB Speaks Club @ University at Buffalo
Co-Founder / Coach / InstructorProvide critiques to small groups of writers to help develop style, voice, and presentation.
Discussed pieces individually with Poetry Slam team members to further mastery of performance.
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“Healing Is Welcoming Yourself Home Again” by Marquis Burton
Equality − Accessibility = Inequality by Marquis ‘Ten Thousand’ Burton
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Ten Thousand – “Black Suicide” @WANPOETRY (NPS CYPHER 2017)
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Ten Thousand & Brandon Williamson – “Dancing In The Shower” @WANPOETRY (NPS CYPHER 2017)
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Ten Thousand – Wasn’t Going To Write This Poem
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Ten Thousand – “Shine” @WANPOETRY (NPS CYPHER 2016)
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Ten Thousand – Not Just a Fat Kid @WANPOETRY (Southern Fried 2015)
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