What was it like to grow up in Hitler’s Germany, to be drawn in by his words and then choose another path? In this program, meet Hans and Sophie Scholl, brother and sister whose ability to see led them to choose the path of resistance, no matter the consequences. Program options: In-person Please fill out this […]
Musiquita is a bilingual (English/Spanish) interactive educational music experience, appropriate for children of all ages and backgrounds, as well as kids at heart. The wife/husband duo features Blanca Cecilia González (violin/voice/uke/percussion) and Jesse Elder (piano/vocals/percussion/melodica). They perform originals, Latin Folk music, classical, jazz, pop, children’s classics and so much more! They have a play based […]
Ball in the House’s brand-new show explores African American music, from Spirituals, Gospel, and Jazz to Soul, Hip-Hop, and R&B. Students will build awareness of where each style came from and why, as well as the cultural/social evolution of these styles and their influences and connect them to the contemporary styles of today. This is done […]
This STEAM focused workshop introduces students to the art of creating complex geometric designs using only colorful embroidery thread and straight lines. Students will learn how to follow coordinates to map out their designs, and will be astonished to find that multiple straight lines can create curved lines. String art is the perfect combination of […]
“Our Stories, Our Truths” is a transformative devised theatre residency for students to explore social justice issues and collaborate on creating an original theatre experience reflecting their perspectives and lived experiences. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, students will learn how to utilize theatre elements and develop essential social-emotional skills such as collaboration and empathy, grounded in […]
“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 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. Educators will experience guided deep listening exercises and be invited to consider the many ways we make meaning of the sounds around us. Personal experiences will be […]
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 […]
This program is designed to introduce educators to the history, culture, craftmanship, and rhythmical magic of the cajón (box drum). The cajón is an instrument that originated from the Afro-Peruvian community and is deeply rooted in the African Diaspora in Perú. Although it is at the heart of Afro-Peruvian and Criollo music, it also became […]
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