Students study Frida Kahlo's use of color and symbolism, then create expressive portraits reflecting their own feelings. Lessons are tailored to students' age and experience. A shadow puppet show of the classic tale followed by a bear puppet-making workshop. Includes a behind-the-scenes look at the stage and a chance to perform! Follow Hansel and Gretel in this operatic puppet show featuring a giant storybook set and lessons in courage and resilience. Combines music-making and reflection, empowering student voices through Beatbox Pedagogy. This puppet musical teaches students to recognize bullying and find solutions. Lively songs and loveable characters make the message stick. Students explore Matisse's nature-inspired collages and create their own using shapes, colors, and symbols. The Hoopla Zone is a fun, student-led workshop with mini-classes, hoop jams, and one-on-one instruction. It promotes skill-building, leadership, and teamwork in a positive, inclusive environment. innerAct Theatre Education innerAct partners with schools to integrate theatre into the curriculum, supporting diverse learning styles. Teachers gain lasting tools to enhance classroom engagement through the arts! Students explore installation art by creating paper sculptures based on their ages. They engage in discussions about age, birthday celebrations, and create a collaborative art installation that celebrates their combined ages. Students explore hand techniques, character development, and puppet manipulation. Each participant receives a finger puppet to continue practicing. Students explore Japanese culture through dynamic Taiko drumming, folk songs, and dance. A high-energy, multicultural experience. Inspired by "The Noisy Paint Box", students explore Kandinsky's abstract art and how sound can be expressed visually through color, line, and shape. In this workshop or residency, students will explore Kathak, the art of storytelling through dance. They will learn Kathak's technical footwork, spins, and cross rhythms. Kathak combines intense footwork, spins, and improvisation to tell stories through dance. Students will watch a performance, participate in a folk dance, and engage in a Q&A to learn about India's culture. Bring curriculum to life with hands-on learning, including acting out concepts from compost to mythology. From leprechauns to Irish heroines, this engaging storytelling program brings Irish myths and history to life. With costumes, artifacts, and humor, Monica Peterson delights audiences of all ages with Irish tales. This residency explores the environmental impact of artificial light at night through visual arts. Students create artwork related to light pollution, explore storytelling, and present their findings. Dance China NY/New York Chinese Cultural Center This program introduces beloved ancient Chinese folk art. The selection of repertoires includes excerpts from Peking Opera, Lion dance, kung fu, as well as the Red Ribbon Dance. Inspired by Rube Goldberg, students build playful chain reactions to complete simple tasks. They explore cause and effect, force, and motion through creative trial and error. Students explore Mexican culture through art projects like piñatas, paper flowers, or Ojo de Dios. Each session includes cultural context and hands-on creativity. In colorful attire, Ms. Luna performs dances from different Mexican regions and holidays. Students learn steps and cultural meaning while celebrating traditions. | |
