Our daily lives are immersed in rhythm—aural and visual, temporal and spatial, and at times invisible. Whether you feel a strong connection to rhythm or sometimes struggle to find the beat, this professional learning session invites educators to explore the joy, complexity, and cultural richness of rhythm through playful, embodied practice. Participants will engage with […]
A 90‑minute, music‑centered professional development for preschool and kindergarten teachers that shows how songs, rhythm, and movement can deepen early math learning, especially counting, quantity, and spatial awareness. Teachers actively participate in mindfulness based counting, math rich movement games, and familiar children’s songs, then unpack the hidden math in each activity. The session highlights how […]
In this workshop, teachers and related services professionals will learn up to three process-based art making techniques which foster social skills, encourage social-emotional learning, and encourage life skills. Exploration and learning will be inspired by techniques that nurture student engagement, reflection, and revision through an experimental approach. This workshop will highlight the meditative, healing, and learning […]
Bollywood films are world-famous for their incredible dance numbers, a fusion of traditional Indian dance with jazz influence and modern technique. With DanceXStudio and choreographer Jayshree Srikanth, teachers will learn about Indian culture, geography, history as they learn movement phrases that celebrate Bollywood Dance. Elements of Bollywood will include the ever important role timing, rhythm, […]
In this professional learning workshop Soul Steps company member and founder Maxine Lyle will guide dance educators to experience the stomps, claps, and dynamic rhythms of the rich African American cultural tradition known as step. Educators will use their bodies to create hip-hop infused rhythms through foundational step choreography. They will also examine step’s early […]
Musiquita is a bilingual (English/Spanish) interactive educational music experience made of the wife/husband duo features Blanca Cecilia González (violin/voice/uke/percussion) and Jesse Elder (piano/vocals/percussion/melodica). In this professional learning multilingual Spanish/English speaking musicians Blanca Cecila Gonzalez (violin, uke, percussion) & Jesse Elder (piano, vocals, percussion & melodica) will guide teachers in a variety of general music methodologies […]
In this program educators will learn to collaborate with acclaimed tap dancer and choreographer Maurice Chestnut to develop an understanding of the complex history of tap dance as a distinctly African American art form rooted in diasporic traditions. Educators will gain a clear understanding of the influences of tap including, African djembe rhythms, as well […]
This workshop will introduce participants to the world of quilting. Participants will see and feel Steven’s quilts, and learn about the history of quilting and a variety of ways quilts are used (wall hangings, lap quilts, beds, clothing. etc.) Participants will be introduced to a small quilting project emphasizing the personalization of their quilt square. […]
This one is for all the Marvel, DC, and manga fans! In this comics studio, participants learn the basics of comic storytelling – both written and visual – to bring a sequential story to life. A focus will be placed on learning character design to create a compelling and fun story! Participants will learn to […]
Do you love Pixar, Disney, or anything animated? Then this is the class for you! In this beginner’s animation course, students learn the basics of 2D animation using some of the 9 principles established by classic Disney animators. Through a series of projects, students learn how to bring their drawings – and their imaginations – […]
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Young Audiences believes that all students deserve equal access to the arts and we strive to provide meaningful art experiences to young people regardless of cognitive or physical development, socio-economic status, or geographic location.
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