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        ¡Hola, Vecinos! Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
        Dance & Movement

        ¡Hola, Vecinos!

        Marck "Flaco" Best

        Packed with social and emotional learning, this residency offers children from different backgrounds or neighborhoods a space and a way to bridge cultural and linguistic barriers using Latin dance as the messenger.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        A Journey Through Latin Percussion Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Music

        A Journey Through Latin Percussion

        Samba to Salsa

        Celebrate the traditions of Latin percussion with this display of Samba to Salsa’s syncopated sounds and powerful rhythms.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        A Little Potato and Hard to Peel Grade Levels: 3rd–8th
        Storyteller Theatre

        A Little Potato and Hard to Peel

        David Harrell

        This is a universal story about a not so ordinary life. In this warm, smart, and engaging autobiographical program, David Harrell delivers a hilarious and insightful look at living with a disability.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        A Midsummer Night’s Dream Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
        Literary Arts Theatre

        A Midsummer Night’s Dream

        The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey

        When starry-eyed young lovers and zany would-be actors cross paths with mischief-making fairies in a magical forest, the result is one of the world’s most uproarious comedies.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        A Passport Journey: African Diaspora Drum and Dance Traditions Grade Levels: 2nd–12th
        Dance & Movement Music

        A Passport Journey: African Diaspora Drum and Dance Traditions

        Jeannine Osayande & Dunya Performing Arts Company

        This program is an intense study of the elements of various Diaspora West African drum, dance, song, storytelling, and masquerade traditions from Mali, Guinea, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Ghana.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        A Passport Journey: African Diaspora Drum, Dance and Folktales from the US, Brazil and West Africa Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Dance & Movement Music

        A Passport Journey: African Diaspora Drum, Dance and Folktales from the US, Brazil and West Africa

        Jeannine Osayande & Dunya Performing Arts Company

        Join Jeannine Osayande & Dunya Performing Arts Company as they explore some of the ways West African Diaspora cultural practices are used to affirm community, communicate values, enhance cultural sensitivity, and...

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        A Seat for Rosa Grade Levels: 2nd–8th
        Theatre

        A Seat for Rosa

        Yearning to Learn Inc.

        When a child tells his aunt about a bully on his bus, she gives him advice by recounting the tale of Rosa Parks and the events that led to a revolution in racial justice.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        A Taste of Mosaic Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
        Visual Arts

        A Taste of Mosaic

        Gail Scuderi

        In this workshop, students will learn a little bit about the history of mosaics and their importance in telling the stories of past civilizations.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        A Writer’s Journey Grade Levels: Pre-K–8th
        Literary Arts Theatre

        A Writer’s Journey

        Daryl Cobb

        Daryl Cobb will take the kids on a journey that is so much fun, that the kids won’t realize until it’s over, that the whole assembly was one giant writing class.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Advancing a Step Curriculum Grade Levels: Kindergarten–5th
        Dance & Movement

        Advancing a Step Curriculum

        Soul Steps

        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...

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Aesop Bops! Grade Levels: Pre-K–3rd
        Storyteller Theatre

        Aesop Bops!

        David Gonzalez

        A zoo full of animals comes alive in this fast-paced performance that teaches children about sharing and friendship.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances / Early Childhood

        Afro-Puerto Rican Folkloric Music: la Bomba y la Plena Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Dance & Movement Music

        Afro-Puerto Rican Folkloric Music: la Bomba y la Plena

        Segunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center

        Segunda Quimbamba is a cultural gem based in Jersey City.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        American Dance: From Africa to Broadway Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Dance & Movement

        American Dance: From Africa to Broadway

        OKRA Dance

        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...

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        And Now I See: Race, Racism & American Music Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
        Music

        And Now I See: Race, Racism & American Music

        Ball in the House

        An entertaining, informative, and eye-opening show that celebrates the rich tapestry of African American music, from Spirituals, Gospel, and Jazz to Soul, Hip-Hop, and R&B.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Arabiqa with Karim Nagi Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Dance & Movement Music

        Arabiqa with Karim Nagi

        Karim Nagi

        Karim Nagi is a native Egyptian and performs on multiple percussion and string instruments from around the Arab world.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Assembly: Dancing for EveryBODY Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Dance & Movement Literary Arts Music

        Assembly: Dancing for EveryBODY

        Heidi Latsky Dance

        Critically acclaimed Heidi Latsky Dance is passionately dedicated to reflecting the true diverse nature of the world we live in through accessible, thought-provoking, dynamic and rigorous dance works.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        B.A.R.S.: The ABCs of Hip Hop Grade Levels: Pre-K–5th
        Literary Arts Music

        B.A.R.S.: The ABCs of Hip Hop

        Baba Bomani

        Baba Bomani’s program uses rhythm and rhyme to explain basic reading and math concepts such as how to recognize syllables and showing how a rapper’s flow is simply a number bond math equation! Students have fun breaking...

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        B.A.R.S.: The Writing Process Through Rap Grade Levels: 4th–12th
        Literary Arts Music

        B.A.R.S.: The Writing Process Through Rap

        Baba Bomani

        Students are taken on a fun, multimedia trip through the world of creative writing where they discuss the writing process (pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing).

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Babar The Elephant Grade Levels: Pre-K–4th
        Literary Arts Music

        Babar The Elephant

        Phoenix Woodwind Quintet

        In this classic story by Jean de Brunhoff with music by Francis Poulenc, children discover the instruments of the woodwind quintet, learn to recognize instrumental sounds and moods, and hear the difference between...

        Program Type: Assembly Performances / Early Childhood

        Beadwork: Connecting to Community Grade Levels: Kindergarten–8th
        Visual Arts

        Beadwork: Connecting to Community

        Joy Tonepahhote (Kiowa)

        Students complete a beadwork project that they can share with their classrooms, guided by We Are the Seeds’ Indigenous educators.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Beats Beneath My Feet Grade Levels: Kindergarten–8th
        Dance & Movement

        Beats Beneath My Feet

        Quynn Johnson

        The Beats Beneath my Feet assembly features award-winning performing artist Quynn Johnson.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Beats Beneath My Feet 101 Grade Levels: 1st–12th
        Dance & Movement

        Beats Beneath My Feet 101

        Quynn Johnson

        In Beats Beneath My Feet 101, students enjoy learning ways to create their own rhythm with tap dance. Students learn basic tap steps and explore the elements of dance and music.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Beats, Rhymes, and Life Grade Levels: Kindergarten–8th
        Literary Arts Music

        Beats, Rhymes, and Life

        Poetry Meets Percussion

        This energetic and engaging exploration of percussion and poetry introduces students to how rhythms and spoken word can awaken their inner artists.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Bollywood – Dances of India Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Dance & Movement

        Bollywood – Dances of India

        DanceXStudio

        Bollywood films are world-famous for their incredible dance numbers, a fusion of traditional Indian dance with jazz influence and modern technique.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Bollywood: Dances of India Professional Development Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Dance & Movement

        Bollywood: Dances of India Professional Development

        DanceXStudio

        Bollywood films are world-famous for their incredible dance numbers, a fusion of traditional Indian dance with jazz influence and modern technique.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Boom Buckets Around the World! Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Music

        Boom Buckets Around the World!

        Hector Morales

        Students discover the art of drumming! Participants have a blast playing everyday objects like buckets and garbage cans while they develop essential aural musical skills and learn how to read basic musical notation.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Branching Patterns in Nature Grade Levels: 5th–12th
        Visual Arts

        Branching Patterns in Nature

        Karen Fuchs

        Branching patterns can be found throughout the natural world- from leaf veins and root systems, to coral, mineral dendrites, and a single brain neuron.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Burble, Fizz, Kaboom! Grade Levels: Kindergarten–5th
        Theatre

        Burble, Fizz, Kaboom!

        Box of Light

        In this playful performance, Rand Whipple combines chemical reactions, solutions, molecules, and phase changes with a great sense of humor, and with a lot of help from the audience! This program is a fun and informative...

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Cajón (box drum): Heartbeat of Africa in Peru & The Americas Professional Learning Grade Levels: Kindergarten–5th
        Music

        Cajón (box drum): Heartbeat of Africa in Peru & The Americas Professional Learning

        Hector Morales

        This program is designed to introduce educators (K-12) to the fascinating history, culture, and rhythmical magic of the cajón (box drum).

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Cajón (box drums): Heartbeat of Africa in Peru and The Americas Workshop Grade Levels: Kindergarten–6th
        Music

        Cajón (box drums): Heartbeat of Africa in Peru and The Americas Workshop

        Hector Morales

        This program is designed for participants to experience the rhythmical magic of the cajón (box drum) and become acquainted with its fascinating history.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        China Patterns Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Dance & Movement

        China Patterns

        Dance China New York

        Spectacular athleticism one moment, pure grace and precision the next.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Chinese Dragon Shadow Puppets Grade Levels: 1st–5th
        Theatre

        Chinese Dragon Shadow Puppets

        Hua Hua Zhang

        Students explore the history and culture of traditional Chinese shadow puppet theatre and learn about characteristics of the mythological Chinese dragon.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Circus Skills Workshop Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Theatre

        Circus Skills Workshop

        Give & Take Jugglers

        The circus comes to you in this hands-on, engaging workshop! Through circus skills like juggling, tightwire, plate spinning, and stilts, students experience fitness in a fun, non-competitive, and creative way.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Civil Rights Movements Grade Levels: 2nd–12th
        Dance & Movement

        Civil Rights Movements

        Hip Hop Fundamentals , Hip Hop Fundamentals

        Kids learn best when they can actively take part in what they’re studying.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Classical-ish Grade Levels: Kindergarten–6th
        Music

        Classical-ish

        Musiquita

        The Evolution of Classical Music — Renaissance to Today Classical-ish offers students an engaging exploration of the evolution of Western classical music from the Renaissance through contemporary styles.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Collaborative Art Making Techniques Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Visual Arts

        Collaborative Art Making Techniques

        Kate Marie Sclavi

        In this workshop, participants will explore the power of collaborative art making as a vehicle for expression, communication, and teamwork through an SEL lens.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Conscience, Stories, and Hope: Hans and Sophie Scholl’s White Rose Grade Levels: 6th–12th
        Storyteller Theatre

        Conscience, Stories, and Hope: Hans and Sophie Scholl’s White Rose

        Sarah Osburn Brady

        What was it like to grow up in Nazi Germany? What was it like to be drawn in by Hitler’s words and then choose another path? In this program, meet Hans and Sophie Scholl, brother and sister.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Creating a Multicultural Arts-Rich Classroom Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Dance & Movement Literary Arts

        Creating a Multicultural Arts-Rich Classroom

        Liliana Attar

        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.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Creative Approach to Fractions Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Visual Arts

        Creative Approach to Fractions

        Molly Gaston Johnson

        Integrating fractions and mathematical communication, students create math-based murals using simple art materials and techniques.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Creative Teaching with AI Tools Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
        Literary Arts Multi-Arts Visual Arts

        Creative Teaching with AI Tools

        Triada Samaras

        This workshop introduces AI image generators and their potential to enhance creativity across subjects, including art, literacy, science, and math.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Cuentos: Tales from the Latinx World Grade Levels: Kindergarten–6th
        Storyteller Theatre

        Cuentos: Tales from the Latinx World

        David Gonzalez

        Witness a vivid picture of the people and rich cultures of the Spanish-speaking world with colorful tales from the Caribbean, South America, Spain, and the Bronx.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Culturally Responsive Education in Action! Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Visual Arts

        Culturally Responsive Education in Action!

        Erik James Montgomery

        Culturally Responsive Education (CRE) in Action will provide teachers with sequential learning to merge arts and culture for greater student engagement.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Dances and Culture of Mexico Grade Levels: 1st–6th
        Dance & Movement

        Dances and Culture of Mexico

        Mexico Beyond Mariachi

        This delightful program with Mexico Beyond Mariachi showcases the vast cultural expressions of our neighbor to the south, Mexico.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Designing Engaged Learning Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Visual Arts

        Designing Engaged Learning

        Molly Gaston Johnson

        In this professional learning program teachers will learn how to use basic elements and principles of design as a means of communicating ideas.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Drawing in the Classroom Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Visual Arts

        Drawing in the Classroom

        Triada Samaras

        This workshop provides K–12 teachers with practical strategies to strengthen teaching and learning in drawing.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Drum it Out! Grade Levels: 5th–12th
        Music

        Drum it Out!

        Josh Robinson

        Award winning presenter and percussionist Josh Robinson will deliver an exhilarating, unifying, and interactive presentation called “Drum it Out!” Josh will share some of his personal way-finding story of how music...

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Drum It Out! – Workshop Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Music

        Drum It Out! – Workshop

        Josh Robinson

        Award-winning Percussionist and Facilitator Josh Robinson will lead interactive workshops titled “Drum It Out!” showing participants how to use drumming and music as a wellness tool, a vehicle for healthy...

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Drumming Up a Healthier & Happier Brain and Body Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Music

        Drumming Up a Healthier & Happier Brain and Body

        Mary Knysh

        This brain-based rhythm program uses the music ensemble as a metaphor for teaching students how healthy brains and bodies work together in harmony.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Earth Days, the Water Cycle Grade Levels: Kindergarten–5th
        Theatre

        Earth Days, the Water Cycle

        Box of Light

        Using the format of Box of Light’s humorous theatrical science shows, this program looks at water as a molecule.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        East Meets West Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Theatre

        East Meets West

        Hua Hua Zhang

        Experience astounding puppets that come alive through stories of China and America with Hua Hua Zhang. With stunning visuals and graceful movements, this program presents the ancient art form of Chinese Puppet Theater.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Eda Ne Kakati (From the Past to the Present) Grade Levels: Kindergarten–8th
        Dance & Movement Music

        Eda Ne Kakati (From the Past to the Present)

        Ssuuna

        This jubilant assembly introduces students to the artistry of East African cultures through dance, music, and storytelling.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Elements of Dance Grade Levels: Pre-K–6th
        Dance & Movement

        Elements of Dance

        Freespace Dance

        This engaging and interactive program comes to life under the guidance of the Artistic Director, who skillfully navigates the vibrant world of dance with the students.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Emotional Regulation Through Art Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Visual Arts

        Emotional Regulation Through Art

        Triada Samaras

        This interactive workshop introduces mindful visual arts practices that support emotional regulation and student well-being.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Engaging Brain Based Music, Rhythm and Movement Strategies for Classroom Management and Social Emotional Learning & Literacy Grade Levels: Pre-K–8th
        Music

        Engaging Brain Based Music, Rhythm and Movement Strategies for Classroom Management and Social Emotional Learning & Literacy

        Mary Knysh

        This professional learning workshop provides educators with fun and engaging rhythm and music activities designed to support classroom management and Social-Emotional Learning.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        ERACISM: Erasing Visual Racism Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
        Media Visual Arts

        ERACISM: Erasing Visual Racism

        Erik James Montgomery

        Stereotypical images have negatively impacted the self-esteem of people for hundreds of years. We will examine how these negative images are used in media, cartoons, and in art.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Experiment with Adventure Grade Levels: Pre-K–5th
        Theatre

        Experiment with Adventure

        Science Heroes

        Join Science Heroes as we experiment with adventure! In this exciting STEM assembly, we’ll explore physical and chemical changes, the laws of motion, air pressure, and more! Volunteers will help conduct some of our...

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Experimentation and Process: Social Development through Creativity Grade Levels: Pre-K–8th
        Visual Arts

        Experimentation and Process: Social Development through Creativity

        Kate Marie Sclavi

        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.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Exposures: Old and New School Photography Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
        Visual Arts

        Exposures: Old and New School Photography

        Erik James Montgomery

        In this dynamic and fun, hands-on workshop, fine art photographer Erik James Montgomery introduces students to both historic and contemporary photographic practices while building visual literacy and creative confidence.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Feel, Think, Dance! Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Dance & Movement

        Feel, Think, Dance!

        Laura Marchese

        By connecting engaging and fun movement activities to the Social Emotional Learning competencies of identity, belonging, and agency, students have opportunities for making creative choices, developing their individual...

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Feet, Drum, Voice: A Soul Steps Workshop Grade Levels: 2nd–8th
        Dance & Movement

        Feet, Drum, Voice: A Soul Steps Workshop

        Soul Steps

        This Soul Steps program explores the rich African-American cultural tradition known as step.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Folk Music, Ear Training & Musical Games Grade Levels: Pre-K–5th
        Music

        Folk Music, Ear Training & Musical Games

        Musiquita

        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...

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Folktale Fun Grade Levels: Pre-K–6th
        Storyteller Theatre

        Folktale Fun

        TAHIRA

        Clever spiders, signifying monkeys, and grinnin’ buzzards are just some of the intriguing characters in Folktale Fun. This interactive program is ideal for preschoolers and elementary school-aged children.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Freedom Stories Grade Levels: Kindergarten–8th
        Storyteller Theatre

        Freedom Stories

        TAHIRA

        Gifted storyteller TAHIRA shares tales of freedom fighters in this dramatic performance.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        From Africa to Brazil – The Afro Brazilian Folkloric Show Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Dance & Movement

        From Africa to Brazil – The Afro Brazilian Folkloric Show

        Afro-Brazilian Cultural Center of NJ

        The ensemble brings the rich African influenced rhythms and dances originating in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, a region known for customs deeply rooted in the traditions and spirituality of ancestral Africa.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        From Page to Stage Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
        Theatre

        From Page to Stage

        Patricia Flynn

        In From Page to Stage, students learn to adapt their favorite stories (or original written work) for a theatrical performance.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Fryed Folk Songs Grade Levels: Kindergarten–6th
        Music

        Fryed Folk Songs

        Dave Fry

        Folk music has had a vital role throughout American History in creating community through song, story, and dance.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances / Early Childhood

        Fun with Fractions: Math is Beautiful Grade Levels: 2nd–5th
        Visual Arts

        Fun with Fractions: Math is Beautiful

        Molly Gaston Johnson

        Connections to world cultures are made to demonstrate that math has been at the foundation of art and culture for millennia, and students learn more in-depth about conceptual art and the work of Sol Lewitt.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Fundamental Rhythms Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Dance & Movement

        Fundamental Rhythms

        Hip Hop Fundamentals

        Students will amaze themselves as they learn basic moves and create their own choreography by exploring the American art form of Breakin’.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Gargoyles: From Gothic to Grotesque Grade Levels: 6th–12th
        Visual Arts

        Gargoyles: From Gothic to Grotesque

        Rebecca Kelly

        In Gargoyles: From Gothic to Grotesque, students construct gargoyles using pinch-pot construction and basic hand-building pottery techniques.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Get Up and Learn! Using Movement in the Classroom Grade Levels: Pre-K–8th
        Dance & Movement

        Get Up and Learn! Using Movement in the Classroom

        Laura Marchese

        In this professional learning program, teachers will experience and understand the Elements of Dance as they explore their individual creativity.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Get Write with Rashad Wright Grade Levels: 4th–12th
        Literary Arts

        Get Write with Rashad Wright

        Rashad Wright

        This poetry performance workshop offers a dynamic and interactive learning experience.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Gift of Story Grade Levels: Kindergarten–8th
        Storyteller Theatre

        Gift of Story

        TAHIRA

        In Gift of Story, TAHIRA shares stories of hope, triumph, and tragedy, drawn from a diverse repertoire of original works and those based on African oral tradition.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Good Character Grade Levels: Kindergarten–9th
        Storyteller Theatre

        Good Character

        Queen Nur

        This performance includes a series of interactive stories about good character told by Muslim grandmothers to their grandchildren.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Grounded in Literary Arts Grade Levels: 4th–12th
        Literary Arts Visual Arts

        Grounded in Literary Arts

        RescuePoetix

        This workshop integrates poetry and sensory exploration with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies to promote emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Hiawatha Grade Levels: Kindergarten–6th
        Theatre

        Hiawatha

        Catskill Puppet Theatre

        Hiawatha, a curious young boy, decides to disobey his grandmother and seek a vision alone in the forest.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Hip Hop 4 Health Grade Levels: Kindergarten–3rd
        Dance & Movement

        Hip Hop 4 Health

        Hip Hop Fundamentals , Hip Hop Fundamentals

        This performance inspires young people to eat smart, drink healthy, and keep their bodies moving.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Hip Hop Culture Empowers Student Writing and Communication Grade Levels: 4th–12th
        Dance & Movement Literary Arts

        Hip Hop Culture Empowers Student Writing and Communication

        Baba Bomani

        In this professional learning program Baba Bomani will support teachers to be able to use aspects of hip-hop art and culture to create an engaging learning environment.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Hip Hop Dance in your Classroom Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Dance & Movement

        Hip Hop Dance in your Classroom

        Hip Hop Fundamentals

        This professional learning program will introduce hip hop dance into the classroom space as a tool to explore thematic content and assess student understanding.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        I Never Saw Another Butterfly: Poetry, Art, and Stories of the Holocaust Grade Levels: 7th–12th
        Literary Arts Visual Arts

        I Never Saw Another Butterfly: Poetry, Art, and Stories of the Holocaust

        Rebecca Kelly

        In this provocative workshop with Rebecca Kelly, students reflect on symbols of the Holocaust, creating their own poetry and art in response.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        I, Nat Love Grade Levels: Kindergarten–8th
        Theatre

        I, Nat Love

        Rochel Garner Coleman

        Rochel Garner Coleman plays the Black cowboy Nat Love. The performance chronicles the journey of a former slave who joined thousands of others to explore and settle the West.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Improvising as a Team Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
        Theatre

        Improvising as a Team

        Freestyle Repertory Theatre

        Who knew that building student confidence and social skills could be so much fun? The most basic rules of improvisation – Always Say Yes, Always Make Your Partner Look Good – train students to build a...

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Intro to Capoeira Grade Levels: K–12
        Dance & Movement

        Intro to Capoeira

        Leigh Robertson

        Developed in Brazil by enslaved Africans during the 16th century, the martial art of Capoeira, disguised as a dance and including acrobatics, music, and the Portuguese language, was used as a means to resist oppression...

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Introducing Chinese Calligraphy Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
        Visual Arts

        Introducing Chinese Calligraphy

        Hua Hua Zhang

        Chinese Calligraphy is a treasured art form that holds a distinguished place in traditional Chinese culture, blending language, history, and visual expression.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Introduction to Origami Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Visual Arts

        Introduction to Origami

        April Zay

        In this popular workshop, students gain hands-on experience doing origami, the Japanese art of paper folding that is currently practiced in many Asian countries.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        It’s Alive! Stop Motion Animation Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
        Media Visual Arts

        It’s Alive! Stop Motion Animation

        Box of Light

        Students build films together while developing their media literacy, visual arts, ELA and social skills. Participants sculpt or build stop-motion characters and sets.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Jammin Djembe Folktale Sizzle! Grade Levels: Pre-K–6th
        Theatre

        Jammin Djembe Folktale Sizzle!

        Yearning to Learn Inc.

        Jammin Djembe Folktale Sizzle carries the audience on a storytelling journey across Africa, the Caribbean and the Canary Islands.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Japanese Festival Drums Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Music

        Japanese Festival Drums

        Taikoza

        The music of Taikoza personifies power, grace, pulse, and driving rhythm.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Join the Celtic Revival Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Dance & Movement

        Join the Celtic Revival

        Patricia Flynn

        Join the Celtic Revival that’s sweeping the country! Try your hand (and feet!) at Irish set dancing—a form of social dancing similar to square dancing.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Joy Resides Here: An Interactive Justice Journey of Oral History & African Diaspora Drum and Dance Traditions Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Dance & Movement Music

        Joy Resides Here: An Interactive Justice Journey of Oral History & African Diaspora Drum and Dance Traditions

        Jeannine Osayande & Dunya Performing Arts Company

        Uncover how Diasporic African Polyrhythms from Africa, Brazil and America create mechanisms for place-making.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Krik? Krak! With Talie & Youba Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Music

        Krik? Krak! With Talie & Youba

        Talie

        It is often impossible to pinpoint the exact origin or creator of a folk song. This makes folk songs, unlike pop songs, belong to no one person, but rather have a group ownership by the people who keep them alive.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Kwanzaa Tales Grade Levels: Kindergarten–8th
        Storyteller Theatre

        Kwanzaa Tales

        TAHIRA

        In her interactive performance, TAHIRA, shares the seven principles (Nguzo Saba) of Kwanzaa. She does this through storytelling and music.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Land of the Leprechaun Grade Levels: Kindergarten–8th
        Music

        Land of the Leprechaun

        Mary Knysh

        Explore the myth and magic of everyday Irish life.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Latin Rhythms Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Music

        Latin Rhythms

        Andrés Cisneros

        Latin Rhythms is a dynamic percussion residency designed to introduce students to the rhythmic foundations of Latin American music while fostering creativity, collaboration, and cultural understanding.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Lessons in Tolerance Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
        Literary Arts Visual Arts

        Lessons in Tolerance

        Patricia Flynn

        Lessons in Tolerance is an examination of the causes and social costs of the Holocaust, and other examples of genocide and persecution, followed by the development of positive artistic and intellectual responses to...

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Let’s Dance Our Story Grade Levels: Kindergarten–8th
        Dance & Movement

        Let’s Dance Our Story

        Liliana Attar

        Sharing stories from several Latin American countries infused with dance and music, Liliana Attar introduces students to cultures of Latin America while encouraging awareness, appreciation, and respect for different...

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Let’s Get Animated: 2D Digital Animation Studio Grade Levels: 4th–12th
        Media Visual Arts

        Let’s Get Animated: 2D Digital Animation Studio

        Rashad Malik Davis

        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...

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Let’s Get Animated: Professional Learning Grade Levels: 4th–12th
        Visual Arts

        Let’s Get Animated: Professional Learning

        Rashad Malik Davis

        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...

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Let’s Pretend Grade Levels: Kindergarten–2nd
        Theatre

        Let’s Pretend

        Patricia Flynn

        Dramatic play is one of the richest learning experiences for young children.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Lighting Instructional Gatherings Through Story SELebration! Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Literary Arts Storyteller

        Lighting Instructional Gatherings Through Story SELebration!

        Queen Nur

        In this professional learning, teachers will learn how to use the elements of storytelling to engage and expand student learning.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Lion Dance Plus Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Dance & Movement

        Lion Dance Plus

        Dance China New York

        This introduction to Chinese culture uses a diverse and authentic selection of dance, costumes, music, artifacts, and historical information to immerse students in China’s ancient and vibrant culture.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances / Early Childhood

        Looking In, Out, and Beyond Grade Levels: Kindergarten–8th
        Theatre

        Looking In, Out, and Beyond

        Patricia Flynn

        This professional learning program will use theatre, visual art, and poetry to explore personal perspective, the perception of others, and consider the ways in which imagination can console, heal, and liberate.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Mad Dog & Me: Bullying and the Power of Kindness Grade Levels: 3rd–8th
        Storyteller Theatre

        Mad Dog & Me: Bullying and the Power of Kindness

        David Gonzalez

        This entertaining mix of world tales and personal stories addresses the universal experience of standing up for yourself in the face of adversity and bullying.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Making Books: Show Me Your Story Grade Levels: 5th–12th
        Visual Arts

        Making Books: Show Me Your Story

        Molly Gaston Johnson

        Through a series of exercises leading to the creation of handmade books, students use the elements and principles of design to create compelling images in the way that a writer uses letters and words to compose stories...

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Me, Myself and Eye Grade Levels: Kindergarten–8th
        Visual Arts

        Me, Myself and Eye

        Erik James Montgomery

        Unlock the power of the lens to transform your classroom culture.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Medieval Feast Grade Levels: Kindergarten–8th
        Music

        Medieval Feast

        Mary Knysh

        Join Mary in exploring medieval music and instruments and their continuing influence today! This fascinating collection of chants, ballads, recorder melodies, troubadour songs, and stories—through Mary’s vivid...

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Meet the Beat Grade Levels: Kindergarten–6th
        Music

        Meet the Beat

        Garden State Percussion Trio

        The virtuosic Garden State Percussion Trio literally marches in with drum loads of fun, humor, and information about the art, acoustics, and history of percussion instruments.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Melodies, Moods, and Movies Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Music

        Melodies, Moods, and Movies

        Cello Fury

        Explore the power of music through the lens of movie-making. Students will travel from the silent film era to today’s movie blockbusters in this interactive program.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Mindful Melodies Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Music

        Mindful Melodies

        Mozart & Friends

        Mindful Melodies is an interactive concert program that uses the universal language of music to inspire mindful action, focus, and social-emotional learning.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Modular Origami Suncatchers Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
        Visual Arts

        Modular Origami Suncatchers

        April Zay

        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.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        More Than True: Folk and Fairy Tales with Character Grade Levels: Pre-K–5th
        Storyteller Theatre

        More Than True: Folk and Fairy Tales with Character

        Sarah Osburn Brady

        “More Than True:” Once upon a time, there was a girl—or a boy—or a dog, or dragon, or fairy, or giant.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Moving Voices Grade Levels: 5th–8th
        Dance & Movement

        Moving Voices

        Nimbus Dance

        “Moving Voices” is an inspiring assembly performance that celebrates the power of movement as a form of expression.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Music & Movement Where Muslims Live Grade Levels: K–12
        Dance & Movement Music

        Music & Movement Where Muslims Live

        Karim Nagi

        Experience the music and movement traditions of Islamic communities. Karim Nagi guides students in a participatory experience of music and dance from different Muslim communities around the world.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Musical Math for PreK and Kindergarten Grade Levels: Pre-K–Kindergarten
        Music

        Musical Math for PreK and Kindergarten

        Bobby Beetcut

        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...

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Musical Mindfulness Training for Teachers and Students: Cultivating Focus and Emotional Well-being through Music Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Music

        Musical Mindfulness Training for Teachers and Students: Cultivating Focus and Emotional Well-being through Music

        Bobby Beetcut

        This program is designed to equip music teachers with the skills to integrate mindfulness practices with music in their classrooms.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        No Agenda, Just Paint! Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Visual Arts

        No Agenda, Just Paint!

        Molly Gaston Johnson

        This workshop provides students with a fundamental understanding of painting, exploring its physical characteristics and expressive capabilities.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        No Mystery in Black History! Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Storyteller Theatre

        No Mystery in Black History!

        Queen Nur

        This interactive program is filled with story, rhythm, history, and song.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Observational Drawing and Arts Integration Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Visual Arts

        Observational Drawing and Arts Integration

        Triada Samaras

        Observational Drawing and Arts Integration will provide teachers with strategies for using observational drawing and art critique to support learning across content areas.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Of Heroes and Villains: Comic Design Studio Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
        Visual Arts

        Of Heroes and Villains: Comic Design Studio

        Rashad Malik Davis

        This one is for all the Marvel, DC, and manga fans! In this comics studio, students learn the basics of comic storytelling – both written and visual – to bring a sequential story to life.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Of Heroes and Villains: Comic Design Studio Professional Learning Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
        Visual Arts

        Of Heroes and Villains: Comic Design Studio Professional Learning

        Rashad Malik Davis

        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.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Origins of Uganda’s Rhythms and Dances Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
        Music

        Origins of Uganda’s Rhythms and Dances

        Ssuuna

        Students learn traditional drum rhythms and dances from different regions of Uganda in this workshop with Ssuuna.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Outside the Bachs Grade Levels: Kindergarten–8th
        Music

        Outside the Bachs

        PROJECT Duo

        From Bach to Beethoven, Django Reinhardt to Jethro Tull! Combining the virtuosity of world-class artists with the energy of rock stars, the performers from Project Duo remix traditional ideas of chamber music.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Paint Your Feelings with Music and Poetry Grade Levels: 5th–12th
        Visual Arts

        Paint Your Feelings with Music and Poetry

        April Zay

        Students will build their personal artistry by creating original artwork inspired by a piece of music or a poem.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Paper Quilling Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
        Visual Arts

        Paper Quilling

        April Zay

        Originating in 17th-century Europe, paper quilling is the art of rolling, shaping, and gluing thin strips of paper together to make complex designs.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Patterns in Nature: From Science to Art Grade Levels: 5th–12th
        Visual Arts

        Patterns in Nature: From Science to Art

        Karen Fuchs

        This workshop (or series of) will focus on the beauty, design and function of patterns, forms and structures found in the natural world.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Peter and the Wolf Grade Levels: Kindergarten–6th
        Music Theatre

        Peter and the Wolf

        Phoenix Woodwind Quintet

        This classic musical story is brought to stirring life by the Phoenix Woodwind Quintet as instruments “play” the voices of Peter and his animal friends.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Pressing Pause: Observational Drawing Grade Levels: 8th–12th
        Visual Arts

        Pressing Pause: Observational Drawing

        Molly Gaston Johnson

        Develop drawing as an expressive, mental health, and community-building practice, unplugged from electronic input.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Progressive Percussion & Mindfulness Professional Learning Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Music

        Progressive Percussion & Mindfulness Professional Learning

        Hector Morales

        Experience and explore different ways in which percussion music can enrich Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) practices in your classroom.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Read to Dance! Grade Levels: Pre-K–5th
        Dance & Movement

        Read to Dance!

        Laura Marchese

        Literature comes to life through this engaging creative movement experience with Laura Marchese.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Rhythm Play
        Music

        Rhythm Play

        Alex Shaw

        Our daily lives are immersed in rhythm—aural and visual, temporal and spatial, and at times invisible.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Rhythm World Drum & Dance Experience Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Dance & Movement Music

        Rhythm World Drum & Dance Experience

        Rhythm World

        The drum is the heartbeat! Percussionist Senfu Stoney and other world-class musicians teach students about varied instruments and diverse cultures around the world.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Rhythm: The Lost Language Grade Levels: Kindergarten–5th
        Dance & Movement

        Rhythm: The Lost Language

        Maurice Chestnut

        Students will learn the language of rhythm from acclaimed tap dancer and choreographer Maurice Chestnut. Each session begins with a rhythm stretch and a percussive call and response warm-up.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Rhythm: The Lost Language Professional Learning Grade Levels: Kindergarten–5th
        Dance & Movement

        Rhythm: The Lost Language Professional Learning

        Maurice Chestnut

        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...

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Rhythms Connect Us Around the World Grade Levels: Kindergarten–6th
        Music

        Rhythms Connect Us Around the World

        Mary Knysh

        Experience the music and rhythms of our world community. Students travel to an array of cultures through songs, instruments, legends, and history.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Rock Out with The AL’s Grade Levels: Kindergarten–6th
        Music

        Rock Out with The AL’s

        The AL’s (Alice Leon and Al Greene the BOOM BOOM Machine)

        Jump, clap, play air guitar and sing along to super fun songs from Baby Shark to The Jackson 5 to Happy by Pharrell.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Romeo and Juliet Grade Levels: 6th–12th
        Literary Arts Theatre

        Romeo and Juliet

        The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey

        Never was there a story of more woe! Immerse yourself in one of Shakespeare’s most renowned tragedies and find out just how powerful the forces of love and hate truly are in this Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey...

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Science Can Dance! Grade Levels: Pre-K–5th
        Dance & Movement

        Science Can Dance!

        Laura Marchese

        Science and the natural world come to life through this engaging creative movement experience with Laura Marchese.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        SEL Murals & Mosaics Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Visual Arts

        SEL Murals & Mosaics

        Kate Marie Sclavi

        Collaborate with a school-wide or class-wide project to create a school mural or mosaic! The teaching artist leads students in a collaborative process to design a mural, and then paint a cohesive design, or construct a...

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Self-Expression Through Self-Portraits Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
        Visual Arts

        Self-Expression Through Self-Portraits

        Tchin

        Join us for a drawing workshop focused on self-portraiture.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Shadow Ball Grade Levels: 3rd–8th
        Theatre

        Shadow Ball

        Rochel Garner Coleman

        Shadow Ball pays homage to the men who played in Negro League baseball and paints a picture of America’s suffering during the Great Depression.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Shakespeare in Song Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
        Music

        Shakespeare in Song

        Daniel Kelly

        What happens when Shakespeare meets jazz, funk, salsa, and pure musical joy? A high-energy, sing-along celebration! In Shakespeare in Song, famous lines from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night, and more, are...

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Sharing, Teamwork, Juggling! Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Theatre

        Sharing, Teamwork, Juggling!

        Give & Take Jugglers

        This highly interactive, comedic show uses traditions from vaudeville, circus arts, theater, and music to create a captivating and inspiring performance.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Silkscreen a Scene Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Visual Arts

        Silkscreen a Scene

        Molly Gaston Johnson

        Students learn simple silkscreen printmaking in a one-day or series of workshops that offers many possibilities.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Sister Rain and Brother Sun Grade Levels: Pre-K–2nd
        Theatre

        Sister Rain and Brother Sun

        Catskill Puppet Theatre

        When glistening Sister Rain becomes jealous of shining Brother Sun and stops watering the Earth, wise Mother Nature must step in to save the day.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Songs in the Key of Love+Unity Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Music

        Songs in the Key of Love+Unity

        Carl Brister

        Historically general and instrumental music education in the United States has been influenced most by Western and European cultural traditions and art.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Songwriting Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Music

        Songwriting

        Alice Leon

        In this interactive and energetic program, students brainstorm and contribute to “hit” songs. Songwriting is a joyous way to reinforce and learn curriculum concepts.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Songwriting and Green Screen Music Videos Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Media Music

        Songwriting and Green Screen Music Videos

        Alice Leon

        In this interactive and energetic program, students brainstorm and contribute to “hit” songs that reinforce curriculum concepts.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Sonic Evolution Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Music

        Sonic Evolution

        Cello Fury

        This performance includes high-energy original music, classical pieces, and contemporary cover songs. This cutting-edge cello trio’s original and organic crossover sound bridges classical and rock music.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Soul Steps Grade Levels: Kindergarten–8th
        Dance & Movement

        Soul Steps

        Soul Steps

        Soul Steps speaks the language of rhythm! This showcase of the African-American dance tradition known as “stepping” explores how step started among African-American fraternities and sororities on college...

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Sound Stories Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Music

        Sound Stories

        Alex Shaw

        This professional learning session provides a dynamic exploration of the sonic spaces and rhythmic worlds in which we inhabit through deep listening, sensory play, and hands-on collaborative learning.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Sounds of the Silk Road: Music, Stories and Cultural Connection Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Music

        Sounds of the Silk Road: Music, Stories and Cultural Connection

        Istanbul Trio

        This interactive 45-minute assembly introduces students to the music, traditional instruments and cultural traditions of the Silk Road and Anatolia through live performance and storytelling.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Spirals in Nature: Fibonacci and Beyond Grade Levels: 5th–12th
        Visual Arts

        Spirals in Nature: Fibonacci and Beyond

        Karen Fuchs

        This workshop will focus on spiral forms found in the natural world. Examples of this expanding growth form will show its beauty, efficiency, and mathematical sequence such as the Fibonacci.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Steppin’ & Stompin’: Ireland in Dance & Song Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Dance & Movement

        Steppin’ & Stompin’: Ireland in Dance & Song

        Darrah Carr

        Trace the lineage of Irish dance from its traditional role in 18th-century Ireland to its success on the international stage with Darrah Carr Dance Company.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Stitch a Symbol: Expressing Identity Through Fabric Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Visual Arts

        Stitch a Symbol: Expressing Identity Through Fabric

        Rebecca Kelly

        Students will work with burlap fabric stretched on embroidery hoops to stitch a simple symbol.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Stories in Motion Grade Levels: Kindergarten–5th
        Dance & Movement

        Stories in Motion

        Nimbus Dance

        “Stories in Motion” is an engaging and educational assembly performance that combines the expressive power of dance and movement with key principles of SEL and storytelling techniques of ELA, creating an...

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Stories of Africa Grade Levels: 3rd–8th
        Theatre

        Stories of Africa

        TAHIRA

        In Stories of Africa, students take a journey through the African Diaspora via story.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Story SELebration Grade Levels: Kindergarten–5th
        Literary Arts Storyteller Theatre

        Story SELebration

        Queen Nur

        In this interactive program, Queen Nur embraces Social-Emotional Learning through storytelling.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Storytelling & Cultural Literacy Grade Levels: Kindergarten–8th
        Literary Arts

        Storytelling & Cultural Literacy

        Queen Nur

        Students engage in storytelling techniques that highlight cultural responsiveness in the classroom.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        String Art Grade Levels: 4th–12th
        Visual Arts

        String Art

        April Zay

        This STEAM focused workshop introduces students to the art of creating complex geometric designs using only colorful embroidery thread and straight lines.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Super Science Show! Grade Levels: 1st–6th
        Theatre

        Super Science Show!

        Ridiculous Nicholas

        Ridiculous Nicholas: Super Science Show! is an action-packed, educational one-man comedy variety show which utilizes circus tricks as a way to make learning more fun and uses plenty of audience participation.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Superheroes Among Us! Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Literary Arts Visual Arts

        Superheroes Among Us!

        Rashad Malik Davis

        Empathy in Action! For this one-day workshop, students will learn first about shape and color language.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Sweet Potato Pie and Such Grade Levels: Pre-K–6th
        Storyteller Theatre

        Sweet Potato Pie and Such

        Queen Nur

        Queen Nur, an international storyteller and Dwight James, renowned jazz drummer present a flavorful seasoning of interactive tales from the African and African American Oral Tradition that will ground you in tradition,...

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Tales from Turtle Island Grade Levels: Kindergarten–5th
        Theatre

        Tales from Turtle Island

        Rob Aptaker

        Many Native Americans refer to North America as Turtle Island. Storyteller Rob Aptaker shares traditional Native tales, including Earth on Turtle’s Back (Iroquois), The Coming of Stories (Lenape), and more.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        The “Soul” of Songwriting Grade Levels: K–12
        Music

        The “Soul” of Songwriting

        Carl Brister

        Using vocal and songwriting techniques rooted in the traditions of Soul Music, students will learn how to express and celebrate themselves through song.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        The Amazing Junk Jam Grade Levels: Kindergarten–8th
        Music

        The Amazing Junk Jam

        The Junk Jam Band

        Are you ready to jam? Environmental sustainability and social responsibility take center stage in The Junk Jam Band’s high-energy educational program featuring found objects and homemade instruments.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        The Art of Bharatanatyam Dance Grade Levels: Kindergarten–5th
        Dance & Movement

        The Art of Bharatanatyam Dance

        Ramya Ramnarayan

        The Art of Bharatanatyam Dance provides an active form of exercise that has positive effects, for physical, mental and emotional well-being.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        The Art of Invention Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
        Multi-Arts Visual Arts

        The Art of Invention

        Molly Gaston Johnson

        Are your students inventive? Through hands-on engineering with simple materials, Molly Gaston Johnson helps students explore cause and effect in artistic sculptures, simple machines, and elegant design.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        The Art of Playing Together Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Music

        The Art of Playing Together

        Hector Morales

        In this professional learning workshop educators will enhance their abilities, skills, and repertoire to create culturally inclusive learning environments through the exploration of “percussion of the world”.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        The Boy Who Would Be Captain Hook Grade Levels: Kindergarten–2nd
        Storyteller Theatre

        The Boy Who Would Be Captain Hook

        David Harrell

        David Harrell always wanted to be a part of playground games, but was only included when the other kids recognized that his prosthetic hook made him perfect for the part of Captain Hook in Peter Pan.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        The Colors of Frida | Los Colores de Frida Grade Levels: Kindergarten–4th
        Theatre

        The Colors of Frida | Los Colores de Frida

        Teatro SEA

        The story of Frida Kahlo, one of the most famous painters in History is told through music and puppetry in this colorful bilingual production.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        The Fisherman and the Flounder Grade Levels: Kindergarten–5th
        Theatre

        The Fisherman and the Flounder

        Enchantment Theatre Company

        In Enchantment Theatre’s telling of this classic Grimm fairy tale, a fisherman and his family live in a tiny hut by the sea.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        The Frederick Douglass Writing Club Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
        Literary Arts Music

        The Frederick Douglass Writing Club

        Baba Bomani

        Frederick Douglass Writing Club brings history to life and ignites students’ creativity. Baba Bomani opens by introducing himself and his community through music, setting an energetic tone.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        The Fundamentals of Puerto Rican Folkloric Music: la Bomba y la Plena Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Dance & Movement Music

        The Fundamentals of Puerto Rican Folkloric Music: la Bomba y la Plena

        Segunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center

        This workshop, taught in both Spanish and English, provides educators with a fundamental understanding of Afro-Puerto Rican dance and drum culture through the rich musical heritage of Bomba y Plena.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        The Healing Power of Symbols and Imagery Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Literary Arts Visual Arts

        The Healing Power of Symbols and Imagery

        Triada Samaras

        This professional learning workshop introduces mindful art techniques using visual art and poetry to support well-being for K–12 teachers and their students.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        The Heart & Soul of Our Stories Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Literary Arts Storyteller

        The Heart & Soul of Our Stories

        TAHIRA

        In this professional learning program, TAHIRA will illuminate practices that center the stories of African Americans by offering an opportunity for participants to explore the art of storytelling and active listening.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        The Human Jungle Gym Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Dance & Movement

        The Human Jungle Gym

        Galumpha

        Combining acrobatics with clever choreography and jaw-dropping weight-sharing, these three performers create gravity-defying poses with their bodies.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        The Joy of Puppets Grade Levels: Kindergarten–5th
        Multi-Arts Storyteller Theatre Visual Arts

        The Joy of Puppets

        Molly Gaston Johnson

        From simple, silly, small-scale and shadow, to large, satirical and structurally complex paper-mache creations, puppets can help students grapple with emotionally challenging and/or autobiographical concepts.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        The Lion’s Whiskers Grade Levels: Kindergarten–6th
        Theatre

        The Lion’s Whiskers

        Catskill Puppet Theatre

        This story is based on an Ethiopian folktale in which a stepmother, desperate to win the heart of her husband’s little boy, consults a wise man.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        The Little Circus Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Theatre

        The Little Circus

        Give & Take Jugglers

        The Little Circus bring the WOW factor, with Cirque-Du-Soleil style aerials! This interactive and captivating show features juggling, vaudeville acts, jaw-dropping aerial acts, and lots of audience participation as it...

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        The Magic of Storytelling Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Literary Arts Theatre

        The Magic of Storytelling

        Tchin

        ​In the winter time, the people gather around the fire waiting to hear the stories that they will later tell the next generations. Stories represent various aspects of human life.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        The Principles of Hip Hop: Peace, Love, Unity, and Having Fun Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Dance & Movement

        The Principles of Hip Hop: Peace, Love, Unity, and Having Fun

        Hip Hop Fundamentals

        Peace, love, unity and having fun: our flagship program brings the energy of Hip Hop culture straight to your school community.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        The REMIX Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Dance & Movement

        The REMIX

        SOLE Defined

        The REMIX is an action-packed, rhythmic roller coaster, that explores the five elements of percussive dance (rhythm, energy, musicality, improvisation, and our x-factor).

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        The Stories of Quilts – Professional Learning Grade Levels: Kindergarten–8th
        Visual Arts

        The Stories of Quilts – Professional Learning

        Steven H. Hobbs

        This workshop will introduce participants to the world of quilting.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        The Stories of Quilts and Creativity Grade Levels: Kindergarten–8th
        Visual Arts

        The Stories of Quilts and Creativity

        Steven H. Hobbs

        This workshop will introduce the world of quilting to students. First, a brief discussion of the history of quilting and some of the ways quilts are used (wall hangings, lap quilts, beds, clothing, etc.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        The Ways of the Lenape Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Storyteller Theatre

        The Ways of the Lenape

        Rob Aptaker

        Who were the Lenape Native Americans of New Jersey and Pennsylvania? Following years of conversation and relationships with Native people, Rob Aptaker gives students the opportunity to explore the tools, clothing, toys,...

        Program Type: Assembly Performances / Early Childhood

        The Write Stuff Grade Levels: 3rd–12th
        Literary Arts

        The Write Stuff

        Freestyle Repertory Theatre

        Designed by a language arts specialist, this workshop with Freestyle Repertory Theatre applies improvisational techniques to free the creativity of young authors.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Theatresports: Improv Your Mind Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Theatre

        Theatresports: Improv Your Mind

        Freestyle Repertory Theatre

        This high energy, participatory program explores the often forgotten element of creative writing: spontaneity! Freestyle Repertory Theatre encourages audience volunteers get involved in the whimsy and fun of creating...

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Totally Vocally Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Music

        Totally Vocally

        Ball in the House

        This program is jam-packed with music, entertainment, and education! Through contemporary & classic cover songs and original works, Ball in the House (BitH) will discuss and teach many aspects of music and...

        Program Type: Assembly Performances / Early Childhood

        Totally Vocally Workshop/Master Class Grade Levels: K–12
        Music

        Totally Vocally Workshop/Master Class

        Ball in the House

        Ball in the House is excited to offer workshops and master classes. Please call or email for details and pricing.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics Grade Levels: Kindergarten–8th
        Theatre

        Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics

        Li Liu

        This is a mesmerizing one-woman acrobatic performance. Li Liu performs hand balancing, plate spinning, artistic cycling, ribbon dancing, foot juggling, and more.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Traditions of India Grade Levels: Kindergarten–6th
        Dance & Movement

        Traditions of India

        Ramya Ramnarayan

        Originating in Hindu temples more than 2,000 years ago, traditional Indian dance combines fluid movement with complex melodies and rhythmic patterns.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Trekking Mexico Grade Levels: Kindergarten–8th
        Dance & Movement Music

        Trekking Mexico

        Mexico Beyond Mariachi

        Entertaining, educating, and exciting, the Mexico Beyond Mariachi experience ignites the imagination.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Tta-Kung! Rhythm of Korea Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Music

        Tta-Kung! Rhythm of Korea

        Hyun Jin Cha

        The drums of Korea tell the story of the country.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Upcycled Collaborative Weaving Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Visual Arts

        Upcycled Collaborative Weaving

        Kate Marie Sclavi

        Collaborate to make a giant woven tapestry using upcycled materials! This program can be school-wide or class-wide, students will work together on giant looms to construct a collaborative weaving using upcycled...

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Using Art Explorations to Reach All Students Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Multi-Arts Visual Arts

        Using Art Explorations to Reach All Students

        Molly Gaston Johnson

        In this professional learning program with visual artist Molly Gaston Johnson, teachers will learn how to use basic elements and principles of design as a means of communicating ideas.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Vamos a Jugar (Let’s Play) Grade Levels: Pre-K–5th
        Music

        Vamos a Jugar (Let’s Play)

        Musiquita

        Vamos a Jugar is Musiquita’s joyful, high-energy introduction to bilingual music-making.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Vessel as Metaphor Grade Levels: 6th–12th
        Visual Arts

        Vessel as Metaphor

        Molly Gaston Johnson

        Boxes and bags transform through paper mache into precious containers symbolizing the self.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Willow Girl Grade Levels: Kindergarten–6th
        Theatre

        Willow Girl

        Catskill Puppet Theatre

        This moving tale dramatizes the story of a young Chinese girl whose family immigrates to California during the Gold Rush.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Wood Scrap Art for Learning Grade Levels: Pre-K–12th
        Visual Arts

        Wood Scrap Art for Learning

        Triada Samaras

        This hands-on workshop equips K–12 teachers to incorporate wood scrap sculpture into their classrooms, fostering student engagement, problem-solving, imagination, and thoughtful reflection on their work.

        Program Type: Professional Learning

        Workshop: Dancing Ourselves Grade Levels: 2nd–12th
        Dance & Movement

        Workshop: Dancing Ourselves

        Heidi Latsky Dance

        Heidi Latsky Dance’s Education Program, “Dancing Ourselves” was designed to enhance an individual school’s curriculum needs through classes incorporating music, self-expressive dance, social interaction, and...

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Workshop: Your Life is a Work of Art Grade Levels: K–12
        Music

        Workshop: Your Life is a Work of Art

        Bobby Beetcut

        Students are led in a collaborative musical and songwriting experience where they learn SEL techniques to improve focus and relieve anxiety, as well as creative visualization and mindfulness meditation.

        Program Type: Workshops / Residencies

        Write Now! Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Literary Arts Theatre

        Write Now!

        Freestyle Repertory Theatre

        This high energy, participatory program explores the often forgotten element of creative writing: spontaneity! Freestyle Repertory Theatre encourages audience volunteers get involved in the whimsy and fun of creating...

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Yah-Oh-Way Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th
        Dance & Movement

        Yah-Oh-Way

        Thunderbird American Indian Dancers

        Yah-Oh-Way means “It is good” in Hopi. This exciting and athletic performance by the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers highlights the depth and complexity of several Native American societies.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

        Your Life Is a Work of Art Grade Levels: Pre-K–5th
        Music

        Your Life Is a Work of Art

        Bobby Beetcut

        Bobby Beetcut’s program, Your Life is A Work of Art, uses music to immerse students in motion, rhythm, and mindfulness.

        Program Type: Assembly Performances

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