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		NEW No Seas Un Matón: Don't Be a Bully A Literary Arts program for grades K - 5 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease In this Central American tale, a mean turtle discovers the importance of friendship and how to treat others. Students participate in Spanish language and song, and learn about the animals, geography... NEWBasic Stage Combat A Literary Arts program for grades 7 - 12 by John Davis Introduce students to the art of stage combat, from its history to examples of well known fight performances. Learn to safely perform basic skills and discuss the effectiveness of the techniques... NEWBe an Action Hero NOT a Reaction Zero A program for grades 9 - 12 by John Davis Empower students to break through self doubt and achieve greatness through this program that uses humor and live demonstrations to tell the story of well-known "real action heroes" who overca... NEWBugs, Bugs, Bugs A Visual Arts program for grades K - 8 by Bonnie Dolin Insects are often represented in art. Examples of Ancient Egyptian carvings and the jewelry of Cleveland artist, John Paul Miller will be examined. These images will be compared with the anatomy of... NEWClay Animal Sculpture A Visual Arts program for grades 3 - 12 by Mark Yasenchak The plasticity of clay is an excellent material to model physical features and explore how those features determine body shape and function. You can also create character traits and emotions by... NEWDance and Drum Extravaganza A Dance program for grades K - 12 by African Soul Through discussion and demonstration, students get an understanding of African Culture. They learn to perform basic movements as they explore traditional music and make connections between dance... NEWDance Comedy A Theater Arts program for grades 6 - 12 by Tim Carmany Dance Comedy combines creative movement and miming with music to tell stories in a comedic format. No lines to memorize, no complicated dance moves, and no make-up required. This workshop explores... NEWDancing through the Curriculum A Dance program for grades K - 12 by Tom Evert Take a journey inspired by the dances and music of a country or time period being studied in the classroom. After reviewing basic information about the country being studied, students create dances... NEWDay of the Dead Skulls A Visual Arts program for grades 3 - 12 by Mark Yasenchak After discussing the nature of abstracting and animating the human face, students explore the traditions, and cultural and social importance of the Day of the Dead festivities. Each student creates... NEWDigital Storytelling A Theater Arts program for grades 6 - 12 by Jimmie Woody Captivate students through a modern version of the art of storytelling. Jimmie guides students in writing and producing a three to five minute digital story that weaves together an autobiographical... NEWDramatic Movement (workshop) A Theater Arts program for grades K - 4 by SignStage Designed for elementary-aged students, this workshop focuses on the creative process and generates an atmosphere of cooperation and tolerance. Award winning director Bill Morgan works with students... NEWDramatize Literature... any kind! A Literary Arts program for grades 2 - 8 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Literature exists for nearly every subject in curriculum. This workshop provides an in-depth look at how to effectively use voice and movement to enhance reading skills. Learn skills to aid in... NEWDrumming in a Digital World (performance) - Available the week of March 10th A Music program for grades 4 - 12 by Tom Teasley Using drums from around the world, a single performer can create many textures and timbres of sound. With the digital looping technology available today,one performer can become a virtual ensemble.... NEWDrumming in a Digital World (workshop) - Available the week of March 10th A Music program for grades 4 - 12 by Tom Teasley Using drums from around the world, a single performer can create many textures and timbres of sound. With the digital looping technology available today, that same single performer can become a... NEWDrumming North, South, East, and West (performance) - Available the week of March 10th A Music program for grades 4 - 12 by Tom Teasley Tom explores the world’s percussive routes in a journey that begins in Asian temples, travels through Carnatic traditions in India, and explores Taiko traditions in Japan. From Afghan drumming to... NEWDrumming North, South, East, and West (workshop) - Available the week of March 10th. A Music program for grades K - 12 by Tom Teasley Follow trade routes and walk to the beat of different drummers as Tom Teasley explores the world’s percussive routes and roots in his newest program. The journey begins in Asian temples, travels... NEWEveryone's a Storyteller A Literary Arts program for grades 1 - 8 by Lindsay Bonilla of World of Difference You don't have to be a professional to tell stories – it's something we all do every day! Through the use of paired and small group storytelling activities, students discover and tell stories fr... NEWGeometry in Motion A Dance program for grades 3 - 8 by Tom Evert Experience dance as it integrates with principles of geometry. Using the body to demonstrate lines, angles, and two and three-dimensional shapes, this workshop teaches students to see that geometry... NEWGlobal Village: One World Rhythm (Workshop) A Music program for grades K - 8 by Baba Jubal Harris Enhance a performance of Global Village:One World Rhythm with this companion workshop that invovles students in participatory activities including call and response, dance, music and stories from... NEWHome in Ohio A Music program for grades 3 - 6 by Hal Walker With a soaring baritone voice, a harmonica and guitar, Hal weaves an interactive, multi-media story of Ohio. Through original songs and stories, Hal explores the community, geography and ecology of... NEWI Have Something to Give: Grades 3-4 A Literary Arts program for grades 3 - 4 by Beacon Street's Bob Kloos Focus on the importance of every student doing her or his job and relying on others to do the same, in order to make every day a great day. The workshop begins with a story about a school picnic in... NEWImagination Station A Visual Arts program for grades 3 - 12 by Melinda Placko What inspires an artist to create? Students practice a crucial step in the creative process: discovering their inspiration. The subject matter of this program can be tailored to support any... NEWIn Love and Trouble: Women's Voices in the Civil Rights Movement A Literary Arts program for grades 7 - 12 by Carla Thompson Experience the riot of emotions and issues tackled during the Civil Rights Movement through the words of two of its most celebrated author’s: Alice Walker and Nikki Giovanni. Students explore the... NEWInch by Inch: Planting a Garden in Story, Song, and a Clay Project A Visual Arts program for grades K - K by George Woideck Inspired by Inch by Inch: The Garden Song Book, ceramic artist and former professional musician George Woideck uses reading, song and clay to teach valuable lessons about nutrition and the earth.... NEWInspiration Station A Visual Arts program for grades 3 - 12 by Melinda Placko What inspires an artist to create? Students practice a crucial step in the creative process: discovering inspiration. The subject matter of this program can be tailored to support any classroom... NEWInteractive Storytelling for Learning and Literacy Development (Professional Development) A Literary Arts program for grades K - K by Lindsay Bonilla of World of Difference Participants will learn how and why interactive storytelling can be used to build literacy skills and reinforce concepts in other curricular areas. Lindsay will give a demonstration and then explain... NEWIt All Adds Up A Dance program for grades K - 2 by MorrisonDance Math is useful for many things, including dance. Students will use tools from dance and choreography to reinforce their understanding of patterns and decomposing numbers. Exploring different... NEWJohnny Appleseed: Interactive Workshop A Literary Arts program for grades 5 - 12 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... NEWLanguage and History of Shakespeare A Literary Arts program for grades 9 - 12 by John Davis Deconstruct famous Shakespearean scenes to their core elements. John helps students explore the meaning of the scene and explains new terms, phrases or words and their historical context. The... NEWLet's Be Friends A Literary Arts program for grades Pre K - K by Susan Weber Friendship skills of empathy, sharing, problem-solving and kindness are explored through story, song, movement and reflection. Children make friendly choices while helping to tell a Japanese folktale... NEWMath Sandwich: Bookmarking by the Numbers A Visual Arts program for grades K - 6 by Carol Lynn Mitchell Students will create mixed media artists’ books using simple and complex math concepts, depending upon grade and skill level. Beginning with basic sequencing, measurement and parts of the whole... NEWMotion Commotion A Dance program for grades 6 - 12 by Dancing Wheels Centered on Newton’s Three Laws of Motion, this program demonstrates force, acceleration, and opposing reactions through Dancing Wheels' highly technical wheelchairs used for everyday mobility an... NEWOur Universe A Theater Arts program for grades 3 - 12 by Melinda Placko Students create a collage mural expressing their specific version of the universe. Starting with Individual drawing, students express what they see in their homes, neighborhoods and skies. Based on... NEWPeter and the Wolf (Workshop) A Dance program for grades K - 4 by VERB Ballets Follow up a performance of Verb Ballets' Peter and the Wolf with this workshop. Students use the four elements of dance (body, energy, space and time) to identify, portray and create characters i... NEWPin + Wheels = Fun A Visual Arts program for grades K - K by Anitra Redlefsen What shape can be found in cookies, flowers, quilts, windmills, and fireworks? What object has been used as a toy, in visual art displays and exhibitions, as decorative design objects, symbols of... NEWPoetry for Change: Pursuing Social Justice A Literary Arts program for grades 7 - 12 by Carla Thompson What is social justice? An agreed upon definition can be hard to come by and ways to explore this concept are limitless. In this workshop students explore the work of human rights and equality... NEWRapping Curriculum A Literary Arts program for grades 2 - 8 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Choose a subject from the curriculum and learn songwriting vocabulary and techniques. Working collaboratively, the entire class creates an original song with lyrics that uses rhyme and rhythm to... NEWRapping Pop Fiction A Literary Arts program for grades 2 - 8 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Students collaborate to learn and present a rap summarizing the premise of popular literature. Using actor's tools of voice and body to rap with expression, articulation, volume and pace. Musi... NEWRecycled Percussion: Strike, Shake, Scrape A Music program for grades K - 12 by 7 Mile Isle A trio of musicians perform a concert of music from instruments made entirely from recycled materials. Students learn that re-purposing items from a junkyard can help save the planet and create cool... NEWSalsa! A Dance program for grades 4 - 12 by Kenya Woods Through a blend of Latin music and movement, students are introduced to the aesthetic principles and cultural elements of Salsa dance. The program is designed to use Salsa as a means to help... NEWShakespeare's Partner A Literary Arts program for grades K - K by John Davis Richard Burbage was considered to be the first great actor of the English theater and played all of Shakespeare's most celebrated lead roles – Hamlet, Othello, and King Lear. He was also Willia... NEWSigning Dr. Seuss A Theater Arts program for grades K - 4 by SignStage Learn to perform excerpts from Dr. Seuss classics using American Sign Language. Students learn basic facts about Dr. Seuss and how he created his “rhyming” books. Volunteers from the audience... NEWSteelpan Science A Music program for grades K - 12 by 7 Mile Isle A steel drum duo performs a concert of steelpan music featuring tamboo-bamboo (found instrument drumming) and classical music. Students learn how playing the steel pan is a lesson in resourcefulness,... NEWStop. Walk. Stand Up. Talk. A Dance program for grades K - 8 by Colleen Clark Explore four simple strategies for dealing with bullies and other conflicts at school. This movement-based assembly demonstrates the power of posture, attitude, and speaking up when students... NEWStories Soar (Performance) A Literary Arts program for grades K - 8 by Robin Echols Cooper Listen to captivating stories that soar with imagination. Vibrant characters come to life through the use of storytelling and theater skills: vocal characterizations, gestures, creative movement, and... NEWStories Soar (Workshop) A Literary Arts program for grades 3 - 4 by Robin Echols Cooper Students learn to retell stories that soar with imagination. Bring characters to life through the use of storytelling and theater skills, vocal characterizations, gestures, creative movement, and... NEWSuess in Song A Music program for grades K - 5 by Lara Troyer Did you know that in addition to writing children’s books, Dr. Seuss also wrote songs? Lara introduces selected songs from the Dr. Seuss Songbook. Students discover the ways Dr. Seuss explored words,... NEWTales from the Middle Kingdom: Chinese Folk Tales and Myths A program for grades K - 8 by Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo From the Land of the Great Wall, from the trails of the Silk Road, from the throne of Dynasties, and tales spun from a fisherman’s boat, students embark upon a magical tour of China through folk... NEWThe Harlem Renaissance A Dance program for grades K - 8 by Tom Evert Explore the music and poetry of the Harlem Renaissance. Understand the historical context of this pivotal time in the African American experience. Read excerpts from the poetry of Langston Hughes ... NEWThe Monkey and the Crocodile with Story Elements A Literary Arts program for grades K - 5 by Lindsay Bonilla of World of Difference One of the most famous stories of all time, this tale is from India's Panchatantra and explores themes of friendship, honesty, and cleverness. The audience learns some Hindi and their imagination... NEWThe Sound of My Own Drum A Music program for grades K - 6 by Mama Fasi (Linda Thomas-Jones) Through exploration of African percussion and rhythms, students practice discipline and collaboration. By playing rhythms alone and with others they become responsible for their own behavior while... NEWThe Tongue is Fire! A Literary Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Candace Wolf This creative adventure in the ancient art of storytelling develops communication skills and motivates students to confidently express themselves verbally. Using multicultural folktales, Candace... NEWThe Water Cycle A Literary Arts program for grades 2 - 5 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Sunny D. Light and her henchman Cumulo Nimbus have stolen all the water in the world! Where did it go and how can Agent 007½ get it back before it's too late? Become a secret agent to find th... NEWVoyage to Africa A Dance program for grades K - 12 by African Soul Experience traditional dances and songs of Africa. Explore the rich culture and folklore created through the African Diaspora. Performers/teachers demonstrate shared songs, dances, and rhythms from... NEWWe Can All Be Brave and Kind A Literary Arts program for grades K - 4 by Susan Weber Stories provide a safe place for children to grapple with their feelings and the characters in any bullying scenario: the bully, the bullied, the bystander/witness, and the supportive adult. Through... NEWWe're All in this Together (Performance) A Literary Arts program for grades K - 12 by Ray McNiece Customized for all grade levels, this program addresses all facets of bullying -- the bully, the bullied, and the bystander. Using poetry, drama, and song, Ray encourages a teamwork approach to... NEWWhat I Learned from the Flamingo: Dance of the Animals A Dance program for grades K - 4 by MorrisonDance How does a flamingo move differently from an elephant? How does a mouse move differently from a lion? Students are introduced to the dynamics and qualities of movement through the imitation of... NEWWhat's Inside a Story: Structure and Key Elements A Theater Arts program for grades K - 3 by Susan Weber Explore the structure and key details of stories. Susan Weber invites students to sing, mime, chant and then analyze how characters, setting and the beginning-middle-end of stories relate to the... NEWWorld Moves A Dance program for grades K - 6 by VERB Ballets Integrate social studies skills and dance in this program that allows students to explore how other cultures live, work, play, and dance. Based on classroom research and an introduction to basic... NEWYou are Here Mural A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by Mark Yasenchak Based upon the common map element that declares “YOU ARE HERE”, students create a clay map depicting their school and the neighborhood and environment that surround it. The map invites all students...