Programs by Category
Grade Level: 2nd
Gift of Story
Artist: TAHIRA
Type: Performances / Assembly
Art Form: Theater
School Subject: Character Education, Drama, Social Studies, World Culture
Grade Level: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
In Gift of Story, TAHIRA shares stories of hope, triumph, and tragedy, drawn from a diverse repertoire of original works and those…
Beats, Rhymes, and Life
Artist: Poetry Meets Percussion
Type: Performances / Assembly
Art Form: Music
School Subject: Language Arts, Multi Art, Music, Poetry
Grade Level: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
This energetic and engaging exploration of percussion and poetry introduces students to how rhythms and spoken word can awaken their inner artists. Students…
Using Art Explorations to Reach All Students
Artist: Molly Gaston Johnson
Type: Professional Learning
Grade Level: All Grades, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
In this professional learning program with visual artist Molly Gaston Johnson, teachers will learn how to use basic elements and principles of…
Creating Puppets
Artist: Zachary Green
Type: Workshops / Residencies
Art Form: Visual Arts
School Subject: Visual Art
Grade Level: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Students learn the ancient art of puppet-making and performance as they create their own puppets to perform original or traditional stories. Zach Green guides…
Let’s Pretend
Artist: Patricia Flynn
Type: Workshops / Residencies
Art Form: Theater
School Subject: Drama
Grade Level: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd
Dramatic play is one of the richest learning experiences for young children. In this workshop, theater games and improvisational activities engage the imagination,…
Mime and Creative Play
Artist: Bill Bowers
Type: Workshops / Residencies
Art Form: Theater
School Subject: Drama
Grade Level: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Students are introduced to the art of physical storytelling by Broadway actor and professional mime, Bill Bowers. Through performance, demonstration, and lots…
Origins of Uganda’s Rhythms and Dances
Artist: Ssuuna
Type: Workshops / Residencies
Art Form: Dance & Movement
School Subject: Dance & Movement, World Culture
Grade Level: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Students learn traditional drum rhythms and dances from different regions of Uganda in this workshop with Ssuuna. Working together—some as drummers and…
Join the Celtic Revival
Artist: Patricia Flynn
Type: Workshops / Residencies
Art Form: Dance & Movement
School Subject: Dance & Movement, Social Studies, World Culture
Grade Level: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Join the Celtic Revival that’s sweeping the country! Try your hand (and feet!) at Irish set dancing—a form of social dancing similar…
Let’s Dance Our Story
Artist: Liliana Attar
Type: Workshops / Residencies
Art Form: Dance & Movement
School Subject: Dance & Movement, Language Arts, World Culture
Grade Level: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Sharing stories from several Latin American countries infused with dance and music, Liliana Attar introduces students to cultures of Latin America while…
Dances and Culture of Mexico
Artist: Mexico Beyond Mariachi
Type: Workshops / Residencies
Art Form: Dance & Movement
School Subject: Dance & Movement, World Culture
This delightful program with Mexico Beyond Mariachi showcases the vast cultural expressions of our neighbor to the south, Mexico. Students are immersed…
A Journey Through Latin Percussion
Artist: Samba to Salsa
Type: Performances / Assembly
Art Form: Music
School Subject: Music, World Culture
Grade Level: All Grades, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Celebrate the traditions of Latin percussion with this display of Samba to Salsa’s syncopated sounds and powerful rhythms. On this trip through…
Freedom Stories
Artist: TAHIRA
Type: Performances / Assembly
Art Form: Theater
School Subject: Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Gifted storyteller TAHIRA shares tales of freedom fighters in this dramatic performance. A compelling look at the people who took extraordinary risks…
