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		¡Percusion Latina! A Music program for grades 3 - 12 by The Roberto Ocasio Foundation Experience the hypnotic pulse of the melodic claves, the majestic congas, the ringing timbales, the sleek batá, the beaded shekere, and the call of the raspy guiro. In this fabulous performance,... A Buckeye Campfire A Theater Arts program for grades K - 6 by Susan Weber Follow a Buckeye Picnic performance with this workshop or residency, where Susan works with individual groups of students gathered around her glowing campfire. Susan teaches storytelling skills and... A Buckeye Picnic: Ohio Story A Theater Arts program for grades K - 6 by Susan Weber Susan Weber’s handcrafted quilt depicting Ohio’s people, geography, and official symbols is the backdrop for her interactive stories and songs. Ohioans of diverse cultures come to life in students’... A Pan-Tastic Experience A Music program for grades K - 12 by 7 Mile Isle Examine the people, places and events that created the steelpan and its role in the modern day Carnival in Trinidad. One or two members of the renowned group 7 Mile Isle teach students about the... A Pocketful of Music A Music program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Hal Walker Join “Steam Engine Hal” on a playful journey through the world of unique musical instruments that fit in your pocket. Just wait ‘til you see the traditional African... NEWA Teacher’s Power Tool: The Well Told Story (Professional Development) A Theater Arts program for grades K - 3 by Susan Weber Storyteller, songwriter and musician Susan Weber wants teachers to harness the power of a storyteller’s movement and sound to teach phonemic awareness, word recognition, fluency and vocabulary... Action Painting A Visual Arts program for grades K - 4 by Augusto Bordelois This workshop is a hands-on, fun and challenging creative adventure that starts with students painting blindfolded. From there, it takes them to the limits of their imagination. The program urges... ACTive Listening: Drama Activities to Enhance Listening Comprehension (Professional Development) A Theater Arts program for grades 3 - 6 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Develop student listening skills and comprehension. Teachers explore and model drama activities, ideas and techniques to improve student focus, attention and responses to oral presentations.... NEWAesop's Fables A Theater Arts program for grades K - 3 by Magical Theatre Company Life lessons, great truths, call them what you will. Over two thousand years after their writing, Aesop’s famous stories are still relevant and entertaining. Magical Theatre Company’s cast of... NEWAll About Our Senses (Professional Development) A Visual Arts program for grades K - 6 by Anitra Redlefsen Teachers discuss sensory words and why and how a writer uses them to create literary works. They learn about sensory art elements and how visual artists use them to create their works. Teachers... All About Our Senses (Workshop) A Visual Arts program for grades K - 6 by Anitra Redlefsen How lucky we are to have five wonderful senses with which to explore our world! In this workshop, students learn about sensory words and why and how a writer uses them to create literary works. ... Arab Music, Dance, & Culture (Limited Time Offer) A Music program for grades K - 12 by Karim Nagi-Mohammed In this rhythmic cultural showcase, Karim defines the terms Arab and Arab-American. By equating it to African-Americans, Latino-Americans, he illustrates what it means to be b-icultural. In a truly... Are We Trees? Mural A Visual Arts program for grades 5 - 12 by Wayne Sheppard In this exciting residency with Wayne Sheppard, students create a mural based on the amazing physical and metaphorical similarities between people and trees. A dull or blank space in a school can be... Arithmetic and Rhythm Sticks A Music program for grades K - 5 by Baba Jubal Harris Students replicate and create rhythms of increasing complexity while learning to play rhythm sticks. Exploration of addition and subtraction, patterns, collecting data and making predictions is... Art Games A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by Kristen Boyesen Many people, young and old, fear drawing because of perceived lack of talent. Kristen proves that every one of us has both. Through simple activities based on cognitive research, she takes students... Artist At Work A Visual Arts program for grades 9 - 12 by Augusto Bordelois This hands-on flexible program illustrates and teaches students the process of creating a piece of art. It is a step-by-step guide full of professional tricks and tips to help students create art... Asia FantAsia! (Limited Time) A Theater Arts program for grades K - 8 by Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo Master storyteller Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo of Eth-Noh-Tec delights his audience with folktales and myths from Korea, Japan, China, Tibet, Afghanistan and other Asian cultures. His engaging performances... Balloonetics (Performance) A Dance program for grades K - 6 by VERB Ballets Enhance your students' skills in geometry and mathematics by taking them on a playful journey in search of lines, shapes, and angles. Utilizing music from orchestral to operatic, six dancers d... Balloonetics (Workshop) A Dance program for grades K - 6 by VERB Ballets This program enhances student skills in geometry and mathematics by taking a playful journey in search of moving lines, shapes and angles. Utilizing music from orchestral to operatic, six dancers... Batik! A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Wendy Mahon Students learn the history and process behind this ancient Indonesian dying process which uses hot wax, permanent dyes and natural fabric. Students will gain an understanding of the physical changes... Behind the Sound: RazzamaBrass A Music program for grades K - 12 by Metropolitan Brass Quintet Fill your classroom with the sounds of brass. During this workshop a member of the quintet shares his artistry and demonstrates the capabilities and characteristics of the brass instrument family by... Bloom: Creating a Ceramic Garden A Theater Arts program for grades K - 12 by Kristen Cliffel Students create a personal garden with clay, while using different techniques to make each part of the garden—dirt, stems, leaves, and blooms. They discover the unique qualities of clay and the... NEWBlues in the Schools (Workshop) A Music program for grades 4 - 12 by Bob Frank A companion to the Blues in the Schools Performance, this workshop is an introduction to America’s classic native art form, how the blues was born, where it came from and what it’s all about.... Blues in the Schools: America’s Great Original Art Form (Performance) A Music program for grades 4 - 12 by Bob Frank From its birth the 19th century through its growth and popularity as the foundation of American popular music, the Blues continues to grow in influence and popularity as it enters its third century.... Books Alive! A Theater Arts program for grades K - 4 by Jonathan Graham Promote literacy with this theatrical assembly program. Using fun props and a “bag of tricks,” Mr. G! acts out popular first readers such as Frog and Toad are Friends, Amazing Grace, The Wizard of... Building the Band A Music program for grades K - 4 by Bob Frank This hands-on workshop turns each class into its own “jug band.” Students each get a part in the band playing kazoos, rub boards, rhythm sticks, wood blocks, shakers and other instruments. There are... Call It As You See It - Between the Lions Literacy Program A Visual Arts program for grades 1 - 2 by Jim Gill This program is led by teaching artist Jim Gill, who has expertise in both music and visual arts. The program guides students in sound production and the creation of visual arts pieces related to... Caribbean Carnival A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by Wendy Mahon Take a trip to the warm tropics through geography, science, art and music and be inspired by this beautiful “Carnival” world of color. Wendy illustrates the diversity and cultures of the world... Celebrating Movement A Dance program for grades 3 - 12 by Sujatha Srinivasan Sujatha shows how storytelling and communicating ideas can be done through dance using a wide range of symbols and gestures, mime and music. Students make connections between the written word and... Ceramic Quilt A Visual Arts program for grades K - 8 by Augusto Bordelois Students create a ceramic quilt using mixed media techniques as an awareness and self-discovery tool of individual roots and classroom diversity and richness. The theme of the mural is unique to... Ceramic Sculpture A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by Kristen Cliffel Create fabulous ceramic sculpture in this introductory hands-on workshop for students at any grade level. Kristen teaches basic building processes that are low-tech yet successful. Using common... Chano-Yu: The Essence of the Japanese Tea Ceremony A Visual Arts program for grades 3 - 12 by George Woideck Westerners have long been fascinated by the Japanese Tea Ceremony. In Japan, the act of drinking tea is lifted to high art. In this three-day workshop, students will craft their personal tea bowl... Children of the Eagle and The Quetzal A Visual Arts program for grades 6 - 12 by Wayne Sheppard Art and environmental studies are combined as students create a mural that represents and celebrates the interconnectedness of people birds, trees, and plant life from North America to Central... Clave: The Key A Music program for grades 7 - 12 by The Roberto Ocasio Foundation Clave: The Key is an amazing and entertaining stage program by Bobby Sanabria, a recognized international leader in Afro-Cuban and Jazz performance and education. Against the ongoing beat of the... Clay and Culture in Ohio A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by George Woideck This workshop introduces the unique place pottery held in the cultures of Native Americans and European settlers in Ohio. Through potter’s wheel demonstrations, hands-on pottery making and decorating... Clay Can Do It (Professional Development) A Visual Arts program for grades K - 8 by Kristen Cliffel Teachers revise ideas of what clay can and cannot do by breaking down the artificial boundaries that have been passed on for generations in the ceramics studio. Discover basic building techniques... Clay Tile Mural Residency A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by George Woideck In this program, students work with the artist to create a permanent clay tile mural at the school or other location. Students help design the mural based on a theme chosen by the school community,... Clay Time A Visual Arts program for grades Pre K - K by George Woideck Children create their very own clay art. George inspires young fingers to feel, pinch and mold clay into a wonderful variety of shapes. (20 children maximum. $10 materials fee per... NEWClick! Click! Click! (Professional Development) A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Anitra Redlefsen In this workshop, teachers get hands-on experiences with the art form of photography by viewing and discussing a variety of photographs and learning about the photographic techniques of composition,... NEWCoat of Arms A Visual Arts program for grades K - 5 by Bonnie Dolin After exploring the use of symbols in Medieval times, students create their own banner, flag or family coat of arms using a variety of materials which could include: canvas, paint, glitter, collage,... Communicating without Words: Rhythm and Mime A Dance program for grades 3 - 12 by Sujatha Srinivasan Communication comes in many forms. When animals and birds spring out of your hands, when bees hover over blooming flowers, and when mere glances of the eye express excitement or... Cowboys and Critters A Music program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Bob Frank Take a musical journey through the barnyard, into the West, and all the way to the mountains with bluegrass singer and guitarist “Cowboy Bob," Bo... Create a Mural! A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by Kristen Cliffel Visual artist and educator Kristen Cliffel brings her extensive arts experience and joy of teaching to help students create a visually stunning mural or work of public art. Using different techniques... Create Your Own Monologue: The Seedfolks Project A Theater Arts program for grades 6 - 12 by Jimmie Woody Newberry Award winning author Paul Fleischman's Seedfolks tells the inspirational story of how a young girl transforms a sad and lonely Cleveland neighborhood into a wonderful community by startin... Creating Fiber Sculptures A Visual Arts program for grades 2 - 12 by Carol Adams Explore the magic of the interlocking of fibers. The history and many interpretations of the ways fiber can be used to create art are endless and fascinating. Fiber can be used as anything from... Creating Mosaics (professional development) A Visual Arts program for grades 3 - 12 by George Woideck Discussions and hands-on demonstrations explore the relationship between mosaics and symmetry, crystals and symmetrical forms in nature, and the ancient cultures of Greece and Rome. Teachers are... Creating Tessellations in Math, Geometry, and Art A Visual Arts program for grades 5 - 10 by George Woideck Students deepen their knowledge of tessellations by connecting math, geometry, and art. Creating both geometric tessellations and artistic tessellations (in the style of M. C. Escher) young people... Creative Adventures (Out of School Time Program) A Visual Arts program for grades K - 8 by Augusto Bordelois Cuban-born visual artist Augusto Bordelois encourages students to follow the flow of the creative process and experiment with new tools and materials in his workshops. Whether its painting... NEWDancing with Newton: Understanding Physics Through Dance (Professional Development) A Dance program for grades K - 8 by MorrisonDance Torso-and-limbs-on workshop explores matter and molecular structure through the study of the physical movements of bodies in dance. Dance utilizes volume and movement on a macro level to illuminate... DaVinci's Anatomy A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 8 by Augusto Bordelois Learning about human anatomy has never been this fun. In this interactive workshop the secrets of Renaissance history and mystery are unlocked. Although Leonardo Da Vinci used cadavers to study the... Day By Day With Music A Music program for grades K - 8 by Bob Frank Experience the way the pioneers used and enjoyed music as part of their daily life. This program features songs about work, play, food and travel. Songs include Jenny Jenkins, Rabbit in a Log, John... Deaf Awareness Assembly A Theater Arts program for grades K - 12 by Signstage What do hearing people do when they need to communicate with a deaf individual and don’t know sign language? This school assembly program is a combination of theatrical skits and audience... Deaf Theatre Workshops A Theater Arts program for grades K - 12 by Signstage Did you know that Sign Language can be used as an innovative classroom management strategy? This workshop teaches useful communication signs to people of all ages. Once these signs are learned,... Deepening the Understanding of Symmetry with Mosaics A Visual Arts program for grades 5 - 10 by George Woideck This hands-on workshop uses the creation of mosaics as a vehicle to reinforce the teaching of symmetry. Symmetry is a component of math and geometry and also relates to science through crystalline... Dinosaur Fables A Visual Arts program for grades 2 - 4 by Augusto Bordelois This workshop is an interactive combination of storytelling and real-time illustration that keeps students laughing and learning from the beginning to end. Dinosaur Fables helps to explain the “big... Discover West African Culture A Music program for grades K - 12 by Sogbety Diomande In this high-energy performance, students experience the rhythms, dances and songs of West Africa. Sogbety shares the invigorating sounds of his native Ivory Coast and students glimpse a new world... Discover West African Rhythm Through Drumming and Dance (Workshop) A Music program for grades K - 12 by Sogbety Diomande Led by native West African Sogbety Diomande, students learn the three basic sounds of the African djembe drum. They also learn basic techniques of hand drumming, focusing on the styles found in... Discovering Me: Dance and Diversity (workshop) A Dance program for grades K - 8 by Desmond Davis This energetic, interactive dance lecture/demonstration makes connections between the diverse styles of dance and the diverse natures of individuals and cultures encountered in everyday living. ... Discovering Me: Dance and Movement (Out of school time program) A Dance program for grades K - 8 by Desmond Davis Professional dancer and teacher Desmond Davis gets children on their feet through warm ups, movement exercises, and choreography. Children work in groups and improvise to learn about movement,... Discovering Writing (Out of school time program) A Literary Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by M. LaVora Perry Children's book author M. LaVora Perry combines reading, writing, and the dramatic presentation of literature to develop student's abilities to identify and create characters with distinct poin... Dividing Time/Dividing Space (Professional Development) A Music program for grades 3 - 6 by Terry Boyarsky Discover how music and movement deepens student understanding of increment, ratio and proportion. This workshop will explore and model music and rhythm activities related to numbers and shapes and... Dramaphonics A Theater Arts program for grades K - 4 by Jonathan Graham All students love an alpha-party at Mr. G’s! house, a totally interactive theater experience. This workshop program uses all the phonemes in a kinetic, auditory, and visual way. Teachers marvel at... NEWDrawing Conclusions A Visual Arts program for grades 3 - 7 by Jim Gill Building on Young Audiences’ proven Arts For Learning curricula, students will conceive and write a new plot line related to the children’s verse “Humpty Dumpty.” These new scenarios are then... Ecology and the Arts: Our Role in the Carbon Cycle (Limited Time) A Theater Arts program for grades K - 4 by Jonathan Graham Have your students ever thought about what it means to throw something away? During this residency, students explore pollution, recycling and personal responsibility through creative movement, song... Electric Music (Out of school time program) A Music program for grades K - 12 by Dave Young With his keyboard, microphone and computer, musician Dave Young engages students of all ages in composing and creating music. Students have so much fun making music that they don't even realiz... Enameling on Free Form Shapes A Visual Arts program for grades 7 - 12 by Carol Adams Through the process of copper enameling, this program enables students to work with tools they may not have had access to before. Students achieve a new confidence in their ability to make something... Encounter the Culture: Native America A Theater Arts program for grades 2 - 6 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Follow a Four Directions performance with this workshop or residency. Students explore Native American culture, music, stories, with hands-on activities to enhance the study of people in societies... Eric Carle Picture Writer A Visual Arts program for grades K - 4 by Anitra Redlefsen What is your favorite Eric Carle story? Students study why and how author and illustrator Eric Carle creates his picture stories. They learn about warm and cool colors, how shapes make objects, and... Escape! A Theater Arts program for grades 5 - 8 by Women in History In this adventure, students take an active role in one of the most compelling eras of American history. Students use critical and creative thinking skills as they come to understand and empathize... NEWEverbloom (Early Childhood) A Visual Arts program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Kristen Cliffel Create a sculpture that is always in bloom! Using ceramic pots, wood, and many enticing embellishments, the ordinary is transformed into the extraordinary! Discussing and analyzing ratios, color,... Everbloom (Workshop) A Visual Arts program for grades Pre K - 3 by Kristen Cliffel Create a sculpture that is always in bloom! Using ceramic pots, wood, and many enticing embellishments, the ordinatry is transformed into the extraordinary! Discussion and analyzing ratios, color... NEWEverybody's Got a Name A Theater Arts program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Susan Weber With puppets, guitar, finger play and movement, Susan Weber invites young children to explore a West Indian folk tale rich in rhyme and rhythm. In the story, a small boy with a very long name is... Everybody's Got a Name (Workshop) A Theater Arts program for grades K - 3 by Susan Weber With storytelling, songs and movement, Susan Weber invites young children to explore a West Indian folk tale rich in rhyme and rhythm. In the story, a small boy with a very long name is challenged by... Experience Majestic Manding Kingdoms of West Africa A Music program for grades K - 8 by Baba Jubal Harris Through music and storytelling, Baba Jubal takes students on an adventure to the Manding African Empire. This participatory program combines history, geography and language while engaging students in... Explore Geography through Art (Out of School Time Program) A Visual Arts program for grades K - 8 by Carol Lynn Mitchell There are 6 billion people in the world and they live lives that are in many ways just like yours. Visual artist Carol Lynn Mitchell brings children a FUN, inquisitive way to look at world culture... Exploring Afro-Beat A Music program for grades K - 6 by Mifune This high energy performance engages students through the exploration of Nigerian Afro-beat music with an emphasis on instrument families, percussion rhythms, call and response, and socially derived... Exploring Asia A Dance program for grades K - 8 by VERB Ballets This program enhances your students' knowledge and understanding of other cultures by taking them on a journey through Asia. Utilizing music and movement, the dancers take you to India and beyon... Fairy Tales on Fire A Theater Arts program for grades K - 3 by Jonathan Graham Mr. G lights a fire under classic fairytales with an incendiary display of theatrics. Students are enthralled by this theatrical program that uses puppetry, mime and zany characterizations to... NEWFit Fun Frolic A Dance program for grades Pre K - Pre K by MorrisonDance “Do it again, do it again!” Sound familiar? It does to us…we use repetition so that children can learn and become “experts” in moving along to the musical selections. Infants love to explore... Fixing a Shadow: Beginning Photography with Pinhole Cameras A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Donald Black, Jr. Your students won’t require a camera for this workshop -- they’ll be making one! By studying the earliest camera (camera obscura) students learn the relationship between the camera and the human eye.... Frida! A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Anitra Redlefsen Color, culture, symbolism, identity, feelings and dreams are what students explore as they view and discuss a variety of Frida Kahlo's paintings and selections of Pre-Columbian art as well. Student... Frida! (Professional Development) A Theater Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Anitra Redlefsen Color, culture, symbolism, identity, feelings and dreams are what teachers will explore as they view and discuss a variety of Frida Kahlo's paintings and selections of Pre-Columbian art as well... From Books Into Art: Reinforcing Early Childhood Literacy A Visual Arts program for grades K - 3 by George Woideck A custom designed program utilizing visual arts to help make better early readers. Children create art projects based on books they're reading as a strategy to improve comprehension, wor... From Geometry to Escher: Teaching Tessellations in Math and Art (Professional Development) A Visual Arts program for grades 7 - 12 by George Woideck Creating both geometric tessellations and artistic tessellations (in the style of M. C. Escher) teachers learn to link art, math, and geometry to enhance students... From Sketch to Three-Dimensional A Visual Arts program for grades 7 - 12 by Carol Adams Students learn the exciting process of taking an idea for a work of art and transforming it into a three-dimensional creation. Students first create a drawing to transpose and cut out of copper... FUNction of Four A Music program for grades 3 - 12 by Function of 4 Enjoy this fun-filled, hip introduction to Jazz, along with R&B, Hip Hop and other genres as musicians demonstrate melody, rhythm and words. The band leads students through multiple styles as they... Gaia: A Tribute to Mother Earth A Visual Arts program for grades 5 - 12 by Wayne Sheppard Students will create a mural that is a tribute to our planet. Gaia is the Earth Goddess in Greek Mythology. As our consciousness re-awakens to the importance of respecting and helping our planet,... NEWGesture Communication A Theater Arts program for grades K - 12 by Signstage Ideal for theater or creative dramatic students of all ages, this workshop is designed to improve non-verbal communication skills. Students participate in exercises that increase the use of body... NEWGet a Job! A Theater Arts program for grades 4 - 8 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Experience the process of seeking employment in a competitive world through music, lyrics, and movement. Learn how to effectively communicate skills, talents, and experiences on a resume as you... NEWGet a Job! A Music program for grades 4 - 8 by Dave Young Experience the process of seeking employment in a competitive world through music, lyrics, and movement. Learn how to effectively communicate skills, talents, and experiences on a resume as you... Getting Unstuck and Dealing with Bullying (Professional Development) A Dance program for grades K - 12 by Colleen Clark In this workshop or residency, teachers will learn three steps for dealing with bullies, how to change their physical affects and attitudes in conflict situations and about the four elements of... NEWGlass Fusion A Visual Arts program for grades 5 - 12 by Sheree Ferrato Invite your students into the fascinating world of fused glass, right in your classroom! Students learn about the process of glass fusion by combining materials to make a glass pendant, heated in... Glass Fusion Mural A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Sheree Ferrato Beautify your school with a colorful and stunning glass tile mural. Glass fusion is not only a fun spontaneous art form but it also illuminates the science behind heating glass. Students and teacher... Green Eggs and Ham, A Children A Music program for grades K - 6 by Lara Troyer The wonderful world of Dr. Seuss is brought to musical life through this interactive performance, which includes beautiful singing, zany acting, and crazy props. Soprano, Lara Troyer, and her friends... Hallelujah Blues A Music program for grades 3 - 12 by Hallelujah! Blues! Music sung in spiritual praise, the syncopated call and response rhythms of field cries and work songs of the African-American slave gave rise to Gospel and the Blues. Vocalist John Morton chronicles... NEWHappy Healthy Me A Music program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Susan Weber With puppets, guitar, finger play and movement, Susan Weber brings to life the story of Rudy Raccoon's Beautiful Birthday. Tempted by sugary snacks and rescued by humor, understanding and love... Heroes and Scoundrels A Theater Arts program for grades 6 - 12 by Candace Wolf Middle and high school students are introduced to larger-than-life, admirable heroes and despicable villains as master storyteller Candace spins riveting and suspenseful legends, adventure quests,... NEWHip Hop Workshop Remix A Dance program for grades 4 - 12 by Dance/Theater Collective This workshop immerses students in the creative process of language and movement communication while they learn about the history of Hip Hop. Students learn some Hip Hop history and a basic dance... NEWHistoric Hysterics A Visual Arts program for grades 5 - 8 by Jim Gill In this workshop Jim leads classroom students through a process in which they will conceive and create panel cartoons using U.S. history as subject matter. Great curriculum tie-ins for Social... NEWHistoric Hysterics A Visual Arts program for grades 5 - 8 by Jim Gill Students work with Jim Gill to conceive and create panel cartoons using U.S. history as a subject matter. Great curriculum tie-ins for Social Studies and Language Arts. This fun and often hilarious... Home in Ohio (Performance) A Music program for grades 3 - 6 by Hal Walker This interactive performance is a musical celebration of our state, Ohio. Through original songs and movement, the program addresses topics such as kindness, cooperation, and community. Singing Ohio... Home in Ohio (Workshop) A Music program for grades 3 - 6 by Hal Walker With a soaring baritone voice and a variety of musical instruments, Hal Walker weaves an interactive, multimedia story of diversity, history, geography and community. Colorful maps and homespun... Imagimachination: Art in Motion A Visual Arts program for grades 8 - 12 by Carol Lynn Mitchell Blurring the lines between art and machine, students will explore the history of simple machines and the ways artists incorporate technical concepts into creative process. Both past and present... Imaginative Illustrations A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by Jim Gill Through this program, students explore the history, mystery and fun of cartooning. Jim enables younger students to help bring drawings to life after starting with a simple line or shape. Older... NEWIt All Adds Up: Manipulating Music to Heighten Ability with Math Facts (Professional Development) A Music program for grades K - 5 by Dave Young Integrate simple music activities to enhance students' math skills. Educators learn to use music to make math fun through the use of fingers on a piano keyboard diagram, sing-alongs, visual musi... Japanese Festival Drums (Limited Time) A Music program for grades K - 12 by Taikoza Taikoza introduces children to various Japanese musical instruments, including the Taiko drum and bamboo flute, and explains some of the history and culture of the festivals that inspire the music.... Japanese Raku Pottery A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by George Woideck Add the exciting world of Japanese Raku pottery to your curriculum with this hands-on residency. Students make individual pieces of lustrous Japanese Tea Ceremony pottery, formulate glazes from... Jazz Alive (Limited Time) A Music program for grades K - 12 by Hayes Greenfield An interactive music program for students , Jazz Alive uses all of the elements of jazz -- call and response, melody, improvisation, rhythm, dynamics as tools for helping students explore how... Johnny Appleseed Clay Sculpture A Visual Arts program for grades 1 - 3 by Kristen Cliffel This workshop begins by talking briefly about Johnny Appleseed and a book that the teacher has chosen to read to the children. The students think of one or two words to describe Johnny. Each child... Johnny Appleseed: A Dramatic Re-Creation A Theater Arts program for grades K - 5 by Ray McNiece Wearing the legendary pot on his head, Ray brings John Chapman (better known as Johnny Appleseed) to life in a lively and believable presentation. Johnny leads participatory storytelling, songs and... NEWKaleidoscopes A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by Sevi Bayraktar Have you ever looked through a kaleidoscope and wondered how it works or how to make one? The answers to these questions and many more are revealed as Sheree illuminates the world of the... Kalinka -- Exploring Music and Math through Russian Folk Song A Music program for grades 1 - 6 by Russian Duo This integrated workshop uses the beloved Russian folk song Kalinka (the Viburnum Tree) to teach music and mathematics. In the process of learning Kalinka, students understand measure, form,... Kente Cloth Collage A Visual Arts program for grades K - 3 by JoAnn Giordano Colorful West African Kente cloth is made from narrow patterned strips that are sewn together. Students will first be introduced to African art and culture by studying African textiles and the... Krazee Kwilt A Literary Arts program for grades 2 - 12 by Bob Henry Baber In Krazee Kwilt, Bob Henry uses a rich and stunningly beautiful Civil War era krazee kwilt that has been handed down through his family as a metaphor for literature and life. He shares his own krazee... Ladybugs! A Theater Arts program for grades Pre K - K by Susan Weber Susan Weber brings story, puppets, guitar, songs and finger play together to celebrate nature and the smallest of creatures, the ladybug. This program features concepts of big-bigger-biggest, naming... NEWLangston Hughes: Dream Keeper, Poem Maker A Literary Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Ray McNiece This assembly program of poetry, song, and audience participation shows the range and themes of this Cleveland Native's work, including his "dream" sequence. In addition to Hughes, the prog... NEWLangston Hughes: Dream Keeper, Poem Maker A Literary Arts program for grades 5 - 12 by Ray McNiece Langston Hughes, Dream Keeper, Poem Maker. In this workshop, students will learn by heart a Langston Hughes poem. They will also discover how their dreams, their hopes and aspirations, can be... Let It Snow! A Theater Arts program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Susan Weber The excitement and wonder of a snowy day, a wise grandmother and a sweet kitten are brought to life by storyteller Susan Weber with guitar, puppets, finger play and movement.. A program for small... Let’s Fly a Kite! A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Anitra Redlefsen For thousands of years, kites have been used as toys, vehicles for transportation, communication, surveying and science, as well as objects for ceremonies and fun! Students learn the history of the... Life Lessons Through Dance A Dance program for grades 4 - 12 by Kenya Woods Much of communication is conveyed through gestures or movements of the body. Through dance, Kenya shares some of her life lessons - from using problem solving skills to conveying positive energy to... Literacy Through Puppet Performance A Theater Arts program for grades K - 5 by David Johnson In this program, puppetry is the tool to engage students in literacy. Students use puppets to enliven punctuation marks, read with expression, and playwrite. They explore rhyming words, poems, and... Little Songs A Music program for grades K - 2 by Vicki McCrone Through Little Songs, award-winning musician Vicki McCrone engages students in a fun and educational music experience. One part Disney pop and one part kids rock, the program invites young people to... Little Songs, Little Signs A Music program for grades K - 2 by Vicki McCrone Designed specifically for little learners, this program takes students on a creative movement, imaginative dramatics, musical adventure. With Vicki McCrone the group explores the basics of rhythm,... Lively Languages A Dance program for grades K - 6 by Terry Boyarsky Literature and language arts form the basis for this residency that also teaches students to follow directions, improvise, use their imaginations and play with phonemes and rhyme schemes. Students... Look Who’s Talking: Using Character and Point of View A Literary Arts program for grades 4 - 9 by M. LaVora Perry Children's book author LaVora Perry combines reading, writing and the dramatic presentation of literature to develop students abilities to identify and create characters with distinct points o... Majestic Manding Kingdoms (Performance) A Music program for grades K - 8 by Baba Jubal Harris Through music and storytelling, Baba Jubal takes students on an adventure to the Manding African Empire. This participatory program combines history, geography and language while engaging students in... Majolica Pottery and Tiles for the Classroom A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by George Woideck Students love Mediterranean Majolica pottery for its colorful decorative glazes. Since the style uses low-fire earthenware clay, it can be easily fired in any kiln. George takes the students and... Many Dances/One World A Dance program for grades K - 12 by Dance/Theater Collective Take your students on a multicultural dance exploration where they discover traditional dances from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. During this program, three artists perform the dances with... Maps and Music A Dance program for grades K - 6 by Terry Boyarsky Ethnomusicologist Terry leads students in the songs, dances and games of many cultures. Students learn to listen and celebrate both the commonality and diversity of all cultures. Map skills are... Masks! A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by Wendy Mahon All cultures have a history of mask making. In this workshop students learn to make masks using a variety of materials and techniques. Wendy teaches the value of masks as they are used by different... Math in Motion A Dance program for grades K - 6 by Terry Boyarsky Terry combines music and movement to create a unique custom-designed residency exploring math and literacy. Using rhythm, body percussion, world music, improvisation, movement and song, Terry gives... Meeting the Blues A Music program for grades 4 - 8 by Bob Frank This is a duo workshop with blues artist Wallace Coleman. Wallace grew up in the South in the 1940s and students get to hear firsthand what life was like for African-Americans in that place and... Memory Jug A Literary Arts program for grades K - 12 by Bob Henry Baber Using a folk art memory jug found in the mountains of eastern Kentucky as an inspiration for students’ imaginations, Bob Henry leads students in writing workshops. The jug, covered with hundreds of... MorrisonDance: Dance Medley (Out of school time program) A Dance program for grades K - 12 by MorrisonDance A professional dancer from MorrisonDance leads energetic dance classes that combine movements from a wide range of dance techniques with creative input from the participants to create choreography... Moving Through Conflict: Getting Unstuck and Dealing with Bullying A Dance program for grades K - 12 by Colleen Clark Students learn three steps for dealing with bullies: how to utilize their physical posture, attitude and the four elements of movement: body, energy, space, and time. They come to understand that by... Mr. G! A Theater Arts program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Jonathan Graham Mr. G mixes up stories, finger plays, songs and perhaps a little ballet and pantomime to simply delight and entertain children. ... NEWMurals and Public Art Residency A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Carol Adams Beautify your school with a mural or piece of public art. Carol Adams is a talented artist who has extensive experience working with schools and organizations to design and install public art and... Music & Math: It All Adds Up A Music program for grades K - 4 by Dave Young Students learn to strengthen and reinforce basic math skills through the use of music. Music contains many direct connections to numbers -- counting beats and measures, creating and playing rhythms,... NEWMusic is the Weapon A Music program for grades 1 - 12 by Mifune Music is the Weapon offers writing and music as an alternative to violence and negativity. Two or three members of Mifune lead a writing workshop exposing students to lyrical songwriting from... Music That Fits In Your Pocket (Performance) A Music program for grades K - 8 by Hal Walker In this world of television and video games, music as a form of play has become an endangered species. In this program, students explore a world of music that has been passed down from generation to... Music That Fits In Your Pocket (Workshop) A Music program for grades K - 8 by Hal Walker In this world of television and video games, music as a form of play has become an endangered species. Students explore worlds of music that have been passed down from generation to generation for... My Writer's Life A Literary Arts program for grades K - 12 by Bob Henry Baber What is a writer? How do writers write? What happens when you get stuck and can’t think of a thing to write? These are just some of the questions addressed by creative writing specialist Dr. Bob... Narrative Quilts A Visual Arts program for grades 2 - 12 by JoAnn Giordano Students will design and make individual thematic paintings on fabric which will be incorporated into a collaborative quilt. Students first will be introduced to the art form through the traditions... NEWNative American Bowls A Visual Arts program for grades 2 - 12 by Kristen Cliffel Utilizing ancient techniques from the culture of Ohio’s native people, students learn how to coil build a ceramic bowl in a traditional manner. Each vessel created becomes an archival piece of... News and the Blues A Music program for grades 4 - 8 by Bob Frank This is a songwriting workshop in which classes compose their own blues lyrics about current events. There is a broad scope here which could include song about local, national or regional issues,... News and the Blues (Out of School Time Program) A Music program for grades K - 8 by Bob Frank Students collaborate with experienced musician and teacher Bob Frank to compose their own blues lyrics about current events. The broad scope of topics could cover local, national or regional issues,... Open the Book A Theater Arts program for grades K - 4 by Beacon Street Beacon Street subscribes to the idea that if children regard each book as an adventure, perhaps they feel more inclined to read! Susan Weber and Bob Kloos take students on an entertaining adventure... Passage to India (performance) A Dance program for grades 3 - 12 by Sujatha Srinivasan Through the art of "natyam" or dance, this performance gives students a sense of the life and culture in India. Dressed in beautiful traditional Indian costume, Sujatha's graceful and liv... Passage to India (Workshop) A Dance program for grades 3 - 12 by Sujatha Srinivasan Using natyam or dance, a style closely associated with music, sculpture and painting in India, this program gives students a sense of history and culture and enables them to easily assimilate the... Personal Narratives through Story Mapping A Literary Arts program for grades 6 - 12 by Michael Salinger A fun and informative pen-to-the-page exercise-based workshop that is guaranteed to give students a new perspective on narrative while meeting standards-based curriculum requirements. Plot structure,... NEWPeter and the Wolf A Dance program for grades K - 8 by VERB Ballets Peter and the Wolf is a playful children’s ballet set to music of Sergei Prokofiev. In 1936, Prokofiev composed Peter and the Wolf as a way to introduce children to the different instruments of the... Piece by Piece: A Mosaic Workshop A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by George Woideck Using materials as diverse as broken ceramic tiles, found objects, toys and costume jewelry, George and your students create a memorable mosaic for your school. Location? Tables, benches, table tops... PLAY, then WRITE: Dramatic Activities to Facilitate the Pre-Writing Process (Professional Development) A Theater Arts program for grades 2 - 12 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Dramatic Activities to Facilitate the Pre-Writing Process: This workshop provides theatrical tools to help all kinds of learners write. Examine ways to physicalize literary structure, bring it to... Playful Poetry A Literary Arts program for grades K - 4 by Ray McNiece Follow a Poetry Journey program with Playful Poetry, a residency or workshop that allows students to learn presentation and speech skills through theater games and writing activities. At the end of... Poetic Expressions A Literary Arts program for grades 5 - 12 by Ray McNiece During a Poetic Expressions residency or workshop, students build on the ideas of a We Ain’t Afraid of No Poems performance as they script and score poems to set into motion. This leads to a deeper... Poetic Pictures: Illustrating Poems and Verse Using Mixed Media A Visual Arts program for grades 8 - 12 by Carol Lynn Mitchell We are all naturally poetic, even if we don’t believe it. We live our lives through sequential events just like stories, every single day. Writing a story is one way of creating imagery. But words... Poetry FUNdamentals A Literary Arts program for grades 3 - 5 by Michael Salinger In this workshop presentation descriptive and figurative language, fluency, language arts and content area comprehension exercises are presented in an energetic and enjoyable fashion. Students learn... Poetry Journey A Literary Arts program for grades K - 4 by Ray McNiece Ray performs a program of original children’s poetry enlivened with his blend of interactive theater, call and response, and sing-along. Students journey with Ray to the Land of Poetry where they act... Poetry Slam A Literary Arts program for grades 6 - 12 by Michael Salinger Learn "Slamming" from one of the originals. Michael brings more than 15 years of experience to the classroom, both as a participant and an organizer of the art form. This workshop presentati... Poetry Writing and Concepts A Literary Arts program for grades 6 - 12 by Michael Salinger Build literacy, comprehension and fluency through the use of writing exercises that look and feel like games. Imagery, metaphor, rhythm, structure and editing -- students come to understand all of... Public Speaking Skills A Theater Arts program for grades 6 - 12 by Michael Salinger The number one fear of many is speaking in front of a group of other human beings. Learn tricks and tips from a performance poet with 20 years stage experience. Through this program students gain... Puppets As Actors A Theater Arts program for grades K - 5 by David Johnson The wonderful, expressive world of puppetry comes alive through adaptations of original and published stories performed by David’s puppets and marionettes. David engages students in his fun-filled... Put the Story First: Writing Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction A Literary Arts program for grades 4 - 9 by M. LaVora Perry Students choose a message they want to convey through a fiction or creative non-fiction piece and learn strategies for making their writing real, relevant, exciting, and interesting. They explore... Puzzle Murals A Visual Arts program for grades 3 - 12 by Wendy Mahon In this workshop, students will explore art elements, principles, and images as they create a thematic mural that relates to the curriculum theme of your choice. Each student creates their own piece... Quilting With Paint A Visual Arts program for grades 7 - 12 by Carol Adams In this workshop each student interprets the theme of the project to put their personal "stamp" on part of the whole through making a two-dimensional quilt. Being part of a larger project a... Rap it Out! A Music program for grades 6 - 12 by Dave Young Creative writing and poetry can be a powerful way to express one’s self. Are you looking for a way to motivate students to put their thoughts on paper? To let their voices be heard? Dave uses... RazzamaBrass (Performance) A Music program for grades K - 12 by Metropolitan Brass Quintet Fill your classroom or auditorium with the sounds of brass. During this program, the members of Metropolitan Brass share their artistry and demonstrate the capabilities and characteristics of each of... Read It, Record It! A Music program for grades 3 - 8 by Dave Young Students build fluency skills by reading aloud a book or story to create a collaborative “book on tape.” Dave brings a computer and microphone to record each student reading a sentence or paragraph... Reader's Theater A Theater Arts program for grades K - 5 by Jimmie Woody A few chairs, a couple of music stands and you have Reader’s Theater. This workshop promotes literacy using popular children’s classics such as Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters, The People Could Fly,... Ready, Set, Action! (Out of school time program) A Literary Arts program for grades 3 - 12 by Signstage In this invigorating drama and literacy program, professional actor Bill Morgan from Signstage works with groups of students to create a story or play. Students focus on the fundamentals of stories:... Remember to be Nice - Recuerdo Ser Simpatico A Theater Arts program for grades K - 5 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Do your students forget to be nice to each other? In this Central American tale, a mean turtle learns the value of friendship and remembers to be nice. Students participate in Spanish language and... Remember To Be Nice--Recuerdo Ser Simpatico (Early Childhood) A Theater Arts program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Do your students forget to be nice to each other? In this Central American tale, a mean turtle learns the value of friendship as students participate in Spanish language and song and learn about the... Roots to Rock: The Story of Rock & Roll A Music program for grades K - 12 by Bob Frank Roots to Rock was first developed in conjunction with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum to celebrate its grand opening in 1995. Since that time it has been performed in hundreds of schools,... Russia and Beyond A Music program for grades K - 12 by Russian Duo Oleg Kruglyakov, balalaika virtuoso, and Terry Boyarsky, masterful pianist, offer an introduction to Russian folk music and the balalaika, a traditional Russian 3-stringed instrument. The dance... Sacajawea and the Usage of Plants: Yesterday and Today A Theater Arts program for grades 3 - 7 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Meet Sacajawea, a Shoshone Indian who not only traveled with Lewis and Clark carrying her baby across dangerous terrain, but also helped provide the expedition with native fruits and vegetables that... Sadie the Cello Lady A Music program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Gayle Klaber Share the gift of music and fun in this delightful program. With traditional cello music and nursery tunes, Gayle uses animal sounds and movement to illustrate how the cello... Self Portraits on Aluminum A Visual Arts program for grades 3 - 12 by Wendy Mahon Using the Mexican tradition of metalworking, students create self portraits using a common metal. Wendy will introduce students to the possibilities and versatility of aluminum. Students use line... Seuss-a-rama A Theater Arts program for grades K - 4 by Jonathan Graham With a wild array of hats and props, Mr. G! pulls out all of the stops as he acts out stories near and dear to your students’ hearts and turns them all into performance art. Stories include The Cat... Signs for the Little Dramatist A Theater Arts program for grades K - 2 by Signstage Did you know that Sign Language can be used as an innovative classroom management strategy? This workshop teaches useful communication signs to people of all ages. Once these signs are learned,... NEWSigns for the Little Dramatist A Theater Arts program for grades K - K by Signstage Designed for young learners, Signs for the Little Dramatist teaches a combination of basic sign language and creative dramatics. This program integrates creative movement with visual arts and music.... Silk Painting A Visual Arts program for grades 2 - 12 by JoAnn Giordano Silk Painting explores an ancient Chinese and Japanese textile tradition. A design is drawn on silk fabric with a resist to contain the color and the paint is then applied with the brush. Students... Sing Me a Story A Music program for grades K - 3 by Bob Frank In this program about American pioneers, Bob shows how songs can tell stories. He leads the group in sharing songs that tell tall-tales, songs that spread the news, songs about animals and songs... Sounds and Songs from the Synthesizer A Music program for grades K - 12 by Dave Young Dave demonstrates how computer technology has changed the way we create sounds and music using the synthesizer. Dave invites students to identify traditional musical instrument sounds and easily... Spanish Dance A Dance program for grades 6 - 12 by Dance/Theater Collective This program encourages students to discover Spanish culture through discussion and physical exploration of Flamenco dance and music. Students learn about two contrasting versions of Flamenco dance... Star Light, Star Bright A Theater Arts program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Susan Weber Children shine brightly as they help Susan Weber and her puppets, Timothy Timberwolf and Forgets-to-Twinkle, sprinkle stardust, create shooting stars with their fingers, enjoy a star song, a star... Steel Drums of Trinidad A Music program for grades K - 12 by 7 Mile Isle This amusing and engaging assembly transports students to another place and time as they learn fascinating details about steel drums. The renowned 7 Mile Isle band introduces participants to... Step Up & Sing Out A Dance program for grades 7 - 12 by Terry Boyarsky Using music, movement, body percussion, song and chant, students embark on an exploration of rhythms found in classical, world, folk, contemporary and popular music. Students analyze and respond to... Stories Without Borders A Theater Arts program for grades K - 12 by Candace Wolf Candace demonstrates the poetic and dramatic use of language as she spins amazing tales collected from cultures around the world. These humorous and spellbinding tales contain the wisdom and moral... Storyboard! A Dramatic Graphic Organizer for the Writing Process A Literary Arts program for grades 3 - 5 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Students bring stories to life and create new stories as a class, using dramatic activities and writing narrative accounts that develop character, setting and plot. Investigate different styles of... Stretch A Tuba A Music program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Metropolitan Brass Quintet What do a garden hose and a funnel sound like? Gary Adams of Metropolitan Brass introduces the science of sound and provides a first exposure to brass instruments in this engaging program for... Symmetry, Patterns and Geometry Meet the Mosaic A Visual Arts program for grades 3 - 12 by George Woideck Your students will reinforce the learning of math and geometry by designing and creating a colorful symmetrical mosaic. Each student takes home an individual ceramic mosaic as well as a Chinese... Take Me Down From the Word Wall! A Literary Arts program for grades 5 - 12 by Michael Salinger Vocabulary acquisition is fun! This workshop includes hands-on exercises devised by a professional wordsmith to help students acquire new vocabulary in a much more memorable way than the... The Artist as Messenger: Encouraging Awareness Through Public Art A Visual Arts program for grades 6 - 12 by Wayne Sheppard Student artists become agents for positive change through the creation of public art. Themes of substance that include social awareness and our interconnectedness with nature as a great healing force... NEWThe Bully Show A Theater Arts program for grades 4 - 8 by Magical Theatre Company A witty, interactive assembly about bullying performed as a game show, with your students as contestants. The Bully Show! challenges students to reconsider some of their assumptions about bullies,... The Drum Lady A Music program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Janet Pemberton Explore the sounds and rhythms of a variety of percussion instruments with the Drum Lady. During this program, Janet shares her knowledge and love of percussion instruments. Preschoolers love this... The Four Directions: Native American Perspective, Practice and History A Theater Arts program for grades K - 7 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Dressed in traditional costume, Robin Pease comes to your school as Hegeota and teaches students about Native American culture and people. Students learn some Mohawk language, sing a chant and... The Four Directions: Native American Perspective, Practice and History (Early Childhood) A Theater Arts program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Meet Hegeota a ‘real Indian’, learn some Mohawk language, sing a chant, and participate in a story as you explore the four directions of the compass rose to discover character education qualities,... The Hidden Artist in Everyone (Out of school time program) A Visual Arts program for grades K - 5 by Wendy Mahon Visual artist Wendy Mahon helps students connect to their hidden talents and sparks their creativity while making beautiful art. Wendy is a wonderful artist, not just because of her skills with any... The Last Fugitive Slave: It Happened in Ohio A Theater Arts program for grades 3 - 8 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Learn about the experiences of African-Americans under the institution of slavery in this re-enactment of the true story of Lucy Bagby, a runaway slave captured in Cleveland amid the protests of... The Long & Short of It - Between the Lions Literacy Program A Dance program for grades 1 - 2 by Colleen Clark This program is lead by theater artist Susan Weber, accompanied in three of the sessions by Young Audiences dance artist Colleen Clark. The program guides students in creative movement and sound... The Long & Short of It - Between the Lions Literacy Program A Music program for grades 1 - 2 by Susan Weber This program is lead by theater artist Susan Weber, accompanied in three of the sessions by Young Audiences dance artist Colleen Clark. The program guides students in creative movement and sound... The Moon in a Tortilla A Theater Arts program for grades 1 - 6 by Candace Wolf Chicano poet Victor Valle said, “You taste the moon when you eat a tortilla, and you swallow sun and fire when you eat a bowl of hot chili.” Candace draws upon her experience living in Latin American... The Mouse with the Musical Ear A Theater Arts program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Susan Weber In celebration of listening and friendship, Susan Weber uses puppets, singing, guitar, finger play and dance to tell this captivating story of a mouse who makes his house in a guitar.... The Multifaceted Thomas Jefferson – A Dramatic Re-Creation (performance) A Theater Arts program for grades 4 - 6 by Ray McNiece Ray brings Thomas Jefferson to life in authentic period costume and gives students a glimpse of Colonial America. In this very interactive performance, students learn about the Constitutional... The Multifaceted Thomas Jefferson: A Dramatic Re-Creation (workshop) A Literary Arts program for grades 3 - 6 by Ray McNiece Thomas Jefferson comes to life as Ray, wearing an authentic period costume presents his ideas on the formation of American democracy, colonial agriculture, his inventions, the Lewis and Clark voyage... The Musical Computer A Music program for grades K - 12 by Dave Young This workshop or residency expands the Sounds and Songs performance program and leads students in many different directions of the technology curriculum. Using a PC, learn how a sound wave form can... The Science of Choreography A Dance program for grades K - 8 by MorrisonDance Scientists and dancers have a lot in common! Find out how both use inquiry, experimentation and revision to understand their world and share their experience. Students move to model molecules and... The Silent Classroom A Theater Arts program for grades K - 8 by Signstage Did you know that Sign Language can be used as an innovative classroom management strategy? This workshop teaches useful communication signs to people of all ages. Once these signs are learned,... The Stick Dance Math Cooperative (Professional Development) A Music program for grades 2 - 6 by Hal Walker Create community in your classroom through music, math and movement! Teachers learn how to use rhythm sticks to create increasingly complex rhythms independently and as a group. This collaborative... The Stringband Man A Music program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Paul Kovac Children clap, yodel, sing along, and do a rousing “sit-down square dance” as they laugh and learn about American traditional music and acoustic string instruments with bluegrass musician Paul Kovac.... The Tree of Life A Visual Arts program for grades 3 - 8 by Augusto Bordelois The Tree of Life is a hands-on project based on a Mexican folkart form. The program not only reinforces students’ understanding of nature and the importance of preserving trees and animals as a way... The Wizard of Tuskegee: A Tribute to George Washington Carver A Visual Arts program for grades 5 - 12 by Wayne Sheppard A visual montage that is an homage to George Washington Carver’s profound contributions to the world. Known to many only as the “peanut man” students will create a work of art that will reveal so... Theater Basics in a Suitcase A Theater Arts program for grades K - 8 by Jimmie Woody This exciting workshop allows students to create their very own performance using items from an ordinary suitcase. Jimmie teaches the fundamentals of theater: voice, body awareness, improvisation and... Theater Electric! (Limited Time) A Theater Arts program for grades 4 - 6 by Jonathan Graham Once upon a time, Mr. G! was a licensed electrician. Now he uses theater, rap, dance, and electrical props to teach what electricity is all about through conductors, circuits, switches and more.... Theater Extravaganza! (Out of school time program) A Theater Arts program for grades K - 12 by Jonathan Graham In this vivacious concoction of activities, students move, sing, dance and act! Theater artist Jonathan Graham brings energy, creativity and fun with an endless range of drama and music activities... Thinking on Your Feet: The Art of Improvisation A Dance program for grades K - 12 by Colleen Clark Students learn the basic elements of movement: body, energy, space and time and utilize them to express their thoughts, feelings, creativity and uniqueness. They solve movement puzzles individually... To Be An American A Theater Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Women in History Invite a historical woman to step out of the textbook and into your classroom. Women In History brings a unique opportunity for students to interact with a historical figure as she answers their... NEWTraditional Turkish Dance Performance A Dance program for grades K - 12 by Sevi Bayraktar Young Audiences welcomes Turkish artist Sevi Bayraktar to the Cleveland area February 16 -May 12. Sevi is an accomplished dancer specializing in the art of the Roma (Gypsy) culture. In her... NEWTraditional Turkish Dance Workshop A Dance program for grades K - 12 by Sevi Bayraktar Young Audiences welcomes Turkish artist Sevi Bayraktar to the Cleveland area February 16 - May 12. Sevi is an accomplished dancer specializing in the art of the Roma (Gypsy) culture. In this... NEWTroika -- Old Russia's Music and History A Music program for grades K - 6 by Russian Duo Through music and dance, students understand the context and significance of the troika, the famous Russian three-horse-drawn carriage. Russian-born Oleg Kruglyakov plays the balalaika while... Tunes for Cartoons A Music program for grades 4 - 8 by Dave Young Students learn about the interrelationships between the visual and musical arts as they collaborate as a class to create an action-filled storyboard and twenty-second musical score. Cartoonist Jim... Tunes for Cartoons A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 8 by Jim Gill Students learn about the interrelationships between the visual and musical arts as they collaborate as a class to create an action-filled storyboard and twenty second musical score. Cartoonist Jim... NEWTurtle Tales from Around the World A Literary Arts program for grades K - 4 by Susan Weber Against a colorful backdrop and with guitar in hand, musician-storyteller Susan Weber weaves adventures of the wise old turtle whose amazing tales impart cultural wisdom from West Africa, North... TV Commercials: Dramatic Activities to Communicate Scientific Inquiry A Theater Arts program for grades 3 - 5 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Students gather facts and information from Earth or Life Science (such as: food chain, effects of weathering on the landscape, clouds, etc.), then write a script using details and examples to... Two Sides to Every Story: The Three Little Pigs A Visual Arts program for grades K - 6 by Bonnie Dolin Students use this familiar story to understand how context clues tell us about characters, plot and setting. Bonnie explores elements of visual art, including line, shape and color, as students use... Understanding Cultural Symbols and Printmaking A Visual Arts program for grades 2 - 8 by Bonnie Dolin Students explore cultural symbols as Bonnie assists them in creating their own prints. Symbols from any culture can be incorporated to support the study and understanding of other cultures (examples... Unique School Murals A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by Augusto Bordelois Cuban-born visual artist Augusto Bordelois can work with your school or organization to create a spectacular mural or piece of public art. Whether you want to work in clay tile, glass mosaic or... Vault of Secret Dreams A Visual Arts program for grades 6 - 12 by Augusto Bordelois The process of building and casting a three-dimensional mosaic and cement sculpture is a mathematical and engineering challenge to students. This unique experience certainly creates a strong memory... Voices in Black History (Performance) A Theater Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Jimmie Woody Griot is an old African term for storyteller. Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, W.E.B. Dubois, Sojourner Truth, Muhammad Ali and many other prominent voices in African-American history were griots. This... Voices in Black History (Workshop) A Theater Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Jimmie Woody Pair a performance of Voices in Black History with this two-day workshop. Students are inspired to further explore the people and stories that Jimmie brings to life. Through writing exercises and... Walking Across America A Music program for grades 4 - 8 by Bob Frank This performance follows the growth and settlement of America through song. The program includes songs about the sea, songs of the mountains, music from the Cajun South and songs of the cowboys and... We Ain't Afraid of No Poems A Literary Arts program for grades 5 - 12 by Ray McNiece We Ain’t Afraid of No Poems provides older students with a lively and grammatically correct program emphasizing audience participation, adolescent issues and multicultural themes. Students... NEWWhat You Do Matters A Theater Arts program for grades 3 - 8 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Choose a performance and/or workshops that demonstrate the Native American belief that "in every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." Explo... What's In a Name? - Between the Lions Literacy Program A Music program for grades K - K by Susan Weber This program for kindergartners is led by musical teaching artist Susan Weber. The program guides students in using techniques such as tapping rhythms and vocalizing to reinforce literacy concepts... NEWWhat’s Going On? Responding to Literature and Visual Art (Professional Development) A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Anitra Redlefsen Teachers discuss how visual artists and writers share important tools for creating their works. They are engaged in stimulating and challenging discussions and experiences with both visual and... What’s it Like to Be an Author? A Literary Arts program for grades K - 8 by M. LaVora Perry Children’s book author M. LaVora Perry describes the book-writing process from idea to published book and beyond. She performs dramatic readings of her writing for children, preteens, and teens, and... NEWWhat's Going On? Responding to Literature and Visual Art A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Anitra Redlefsen In this workshop, students learn that visual artists and writers share important tools for creating their works. They are engaged in stimulating and challenging experiences with both visual and... Wiggle Words (Out of School Time Program) A Dance program for grades 1 - 4 by VERB Ballets Full of fun and energy, the Wiggle Words program uses movement to teach literacy skills to children. Led by a professional dancer from Verb Ballets, students bend and stretch their bodies to form... Wiggle Words (Workshop) A Dance program for grades 1 - 4 by VERB Ballets The amazingly simple Wiggle Words program utilizes basic dance movements for each letter of the alphabet to enhance a wide range of literacy skills, including: spelling, phonics rules, identification... NEWYummy Songs and Stories A Music program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Susan Weber Susan Weber's songs and stories about lip-smacking fish, juicy watermelon, spicy pizza and home-baked pie inspire children to make healthy food choices. Children follow simple oral directions: ho...