Darren Sardelli - Animated Author & Funny Poet Darren Sardelli brings poetry to life through interactive, high-energy performances. Students engage in riddles, storytelling, creative writing, and audience participation while exploring the power of words, imagination, and self-expression. Students learn basic composition techniques and create original music, which is performed by a professional musician, fostering creative expression and music literacy. 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. Anne Pasquale's Living History Programs Anne brings to life the stories of America's female immigrants through songs, tales, and personas, highlighting cultural diversity and common heritage across Liberty's crown. 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. A performance blending music, math, and culture with influences from Harry Belafonte, Bob Marley, Calypso & Reggae. Includes audience participation and workshops teaching the making of Steel Drum instruments. 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. Anne Pasquale's Living History Programs A fun, interactive journey for young readers, featuring tales of historical figures like Johnny Appleseed and the Statue of Liberty, with sing-alongs and participatory storytelling. Carmen A. Nieves, ViMa Ro & Co This program promotes love, kindness, and gratitude, highlighting the positive impact on physical and mental health. Through music and storytelling, Lou Del Bianco shares personal stories celebrating equity, kindness, and empathy. Students reflect on their choices and learn about inclusion and respect. 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. Design a custom zine cover, exploring creativity and recycling. Students start with a cover and can continue creating a full zine during a residency. Sova Dance & Puppet Theatre A lively puppet and dance show exploring life cycles of frogs, bees, and butterflies, encouraging learning through laughter, music, and movement. An interactive 40-minute circus show with comedy, juggling, unicycles, acro-dance, and audience participation—energizing schools, festivals, and libraries. This improv workshop integrates SEL techniques to help students identify and express emotions while building collaboration skills. It concludes with a performance showcasing students' progress. 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. Ms. Luna leads dance and culture workshops tied to Mexican holidays like Day of the Dead and Children's Day. Students learn history, steps, and traditions through joyful movement. This workshop teaches breathing, meditation, and relaxation techniques to help youth manage stress, build self-awareness, and promote wellness in body, mind, and spirit. Inspired by the children's book Here and Now, students practice mindfulness by illustrating a present-moment scene. | |