This interactive workshop teaches students about vision and eye structure through the story behind Doe's science poetry book, BLINK! Students use movement, sound, and spoken word poetry to explore personal freedom, creating powerful individual or group poems that express their true selves and visions of liberation. Engages students with humor and storytelling to provide strategies for managing bullying behavior, both in-person and online, through interactive activities. Anne Pasquale's Living History Programs A lively re-enactment of the Old West, featuring songs, tales, sing-alongs, and square dances that bring the legendary Calamity Jane to life, perfect for Westward Expansion studies. This program blends singing, dancing, and social interaction to promote Latin American and Puerto Rican culture. Activities like "Hola, ¿Cómo está?" and "Chequi Morena" engage students, fostering language acquisition and immersion in vibrant traditions. An entertaining dive into earth sciences, environmental stewardship, and marine conservation! A hybrid concert and presentation that explores multicultural animation with live music. Features award-winning short films and global sounds that celebrate diverse voices. Explore the origins and impact of the Constitution through songs and storytelling. Learn about the Declaration of Independence, the American Revolution, and the Three Branches of Government with audience participation. Dance China NY/New York Chinese Cultural Center This program introduces Chinese culture through language, history, and geography. Dance, music, costumes, props, and narration highlight customs and life patterns. Includes an interactive demonstration segment. Lavish marionettes and storybook sets bring Cinderella's classic fairytale to life with elegance and charm. Students explore Capoeira through movement, music, and culture. They build coordination, confidence, and SEL skills while learning songs, rhythms, and instruments in a joyful, collaborative environment rooted in respect and connection. Students design characters, build plots, and illustrate their own comic books! This workshop blends storytelling and drawing, adaptable to a range of skill levels and school goals. Discover Connecticut's history through stories and songs about regional legends like the Charter Oak and the Leatherman. A visual and interactive celebration of local history. Teachers explore puppet creation, script development, and performance to enrich classroom learning and storytelling. Sounds of April & Randall Led by jazz duo Sounds of A&R, this hands-on songwriting workshop guides students through music creation with creativity, skill, and joy. Engage students with songs and discussions about friendship, respect, and fitting in, while developing strategies for building a safe, respectful school community. Young artists build vocabulary, creativity, and drawing skills by inventing and illustrating monsters! Fun and engaging for all ages and abilities- no prior art or reading skills needed. Creatures of New England is a lively puppet show introducing young children to local wildlife. Indoors or outdoors, this nature-based program inspires curiosity about animals in forests, skies, and sea. A culturally enriching storytelling experience featuring diverse tales from around the world, enhanced with unique voices and sound effects to teach about cultural diversity. Through performance, workshop, or residency, students experience Brazil's culture through dance styles like Samba, Afoxé, and Forró- learning geography, language, and tradition. With videos, projects, and live elements, students create characters and plots while learning writing skills at their own pace. | |
