“Our Stories, Our Truths” is a transformative devised theatre residency for students to explore social justice issues. Students collaborate on creating an original theatre experience reflecting their perspectives and lived experiences. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, students learn how to utilize theatre elements. In addition, they will develop essential social-emotional skills such as collaboration and empathy, […]
“Tell Your Story!” is a 1-2 day creative drama residency where students collaborate to create a short theatrical performance based on a topic they’re passionate about. They will experiment with voice, body, staging, and performance to develop communication, teamwork, decision-making, problem-solving, and creativity. This residency offers a supportive and fun environment for students to express […]
This STEAM focused workshop gives students hands-on experience with modular Origami, by having them fold multiple simple Origami pieces, that when assembled form a beautiful 8 or 10 point star. The special paper used in the program is translucent, and when hung in a sunny window will reveal more complex geometric shapes and designs within […]
This professional learning session offers a dynamic exploration of the sonic spaces and rhythmic worlds we inhabit through deep listening, sensory play, and hands-on collaborative learning. Educators will participate in guided listening exercises and be invited to consider the many ways we make meaning from the sounds around us. Personal experiences will be processed and […]
Unlock the power of the lens to transform your classroom culture. In this dynamic workshop, participants will learn Visual Thinking Strategies to foster a deeper understanding of visual language, which in turn will benefit educators by providing a proven framework to boost student engagement, critical thinking, and inclusive dialogue. You will master essential photography techniques—such […]
This workshop provides K–12 teachers with practical strategies to strengthen teaching and learning in drawing. Teachers will explore a variety of media, emphasizing observation, visual perception, imagination, individual expression, and critique. Historic and contemporary examples of drawing — including style, media, technique, and content — are examined in relation to students’ lives and experiences. […]
In this workshop the art forms of storytelling, dance, poetry, and music will help educators to bring the culture and language of students into the curriculum. By altering classroom artifacts, daily rituals, and frequently used stories to reflect the first language(s) and culture(s) of students, educators design classroom environments that more intentionally reflect and affirm […]
Uncover how Diasporic African Polyrhythms from Africa, Brazil and America create mechanisms for place-making. Experience a Porch Choreo-Story from a Historically Black Neighborhood while learning about the Great Migration. Oral History/telling practices allow us to document our own stories, and speak for ourselves. Using dance as text, students will dance a friendship quality in […]
Learning About LGTBQ+ & Gender Identity through the Arts is an inclusive arts exploration of topics within LGBTQ+ issues. Topics include terminology, gender identity, intersectionality, discrimination, and queer liberation movements. The workshops will utilize experiential and discussion-based learning methods. Examples of methods used include Theatre of the Oppressed, storytelling, creative writing, and devised theatre techniques. […]
Two versatile dancers the OKRA Dance Company take you on a cultural tour through three centuries of American history to explore how the combination of migration, culture and communication created the popular American theater and stage dances we know today. From European classical court and folk dances and African plantation narratives, to vaudeville, tap, the […]
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