African Dance
Rodney Gibbs and Vanessa Gibbs will teach students concepts and techniques of West African dance from Mali and Senegal. Students will learn dances that honor kings and queens, celebrate weddings, and begin harvests.
Grades:
3–5, 6–8
Fee: $200; $150 each for 2 or more
Workshop Size:
30 students maximum
Availability:
Tuesday
–Friday afternoons
Special Requirements:
Large, open space; wood floor preferred
Addresses Standards (download standards here):
1.1, 12.3, 12.5
Anansi the Spider
By Jane Gotch
Anansi is in trouble! Each of his six sons has a special gift they use to help Anansi get out of trouble. Students will use the instrument of their body and design six shapes that represent the six sons. Using the ideas of motif and variation, students will explore different ways to move the shapes. Finally, students will dance the story of Anansi and his six sons with instruction from Linda Putthoff or Jane Gotch.
Grades:
K–3
Fee:
$100; $75 each for 2 or more
Workshop Size:
30 students maximum
Availability:
Limited, please inquire
Special Requirements:
A large, clear space for dancing, preferably a gymnasium or multi-purpose room
Addresses Standards (download standards here):
1.1, 6.2, 6.12, 12.1, 12.3
Ballroom Dancing
By Culture Through Ballroom Dance
Have a ball with ballroom dance! Through Meringue, Swing, Salsa, Rumba and the Tango, students learn self-esteem, grow in confidence and learn teamwork in an atmosphere that celebrates physical education through partner dance. This workshop promotes respect, courtesy and etiquette, important life skills, and is fun to boot.
Grades: 4 - 6
Fee: $200; $150 each for 2 or more
Size: 30 students maximum
Availability: Limited; please inquire
Requirements: Large open space for students to dance.
Addresses Standards (download standards here):
1.6, 1.9, 4.3, 7.4
Creative Movement
By Jane Gotch
Children naturally use their bodies to explore their world, express their feelings, and communicate their ideas. Led by Jane Gotch, students will have fun exploring the language of movement in this class. Using the elements of dance, students will develop physical and cognitive skills such as balance, coordination, cooperation, attention span, and self-esteem.
Grades: K-2, 3-5
Fee: $100; $75 each for 2 or more
Size: 30 students maximum
Availability: Limited; please inquire
The Giving Tree
By Jane Gotch
Using Shel Silverstein’s book The Giving Tree, students interpret words and images into movement phrases. Students explore similarities between how authors and choreographers create their work and learn that while authors use words and choreographers use movement, both create images that communicate a message.
Grades:
K–2
Fee:
$100; $75 each for 2 or more
Workshop Size:
30 students maximum
Availability:
Limited, please inquire
Special Requirements:
Large, open space, must be 20' x 30'
Addresses Standards (download standards here):
6.2, 6.5, 6.6, 6.12, 12.1, 12.3
Hip Hop Dance
By Various Teaching Artists
This high-energy dance class is enjoyed by both boys and girls who want to learn the latest urban dance steps that are influenced by some of today's hottest video choreographers, presented in an age appropriate manner. Hip Hop combines elements of traditional African, jazz, and street dance styles. The class will include proper conditioning and warm-up, individualized dance steps and full-bodied combinations. Dancers will love learning these expressive dance steps while dancing to popular music.
Grades: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Fee: $100; $75 each for 2 or more
Availability: year round
Indian Cultural Workshop
By Hema Sherma
Join a magical, instructive journey through the dance, music, and culture of India. Learn some of the hand gestures and meanings associated with Indian dance. The Nature Dance presents connections between the elements (earth, wind, moon), our bodies, minds, and peace. A brief history is given, with examples of Indian artwork, clothing, and crafts.
Grades:
3–5, 6–8
Fee:
$100; $75 each for 2 or more
Workshop Size:
30 students maximum
Availability:
Tuesday–Friday, 9am - 3:00pm
Special Requirements:
Large, open space for movement 25' x 25'; laptop computer and LCD projector for PowerPoint presentation; electrical outlet nearby
Addresses Standards (download standards here):
1.1, 1.3, 4.3, 11.2, 12.1, 12.6, 13.6
Rain Forest
By Jane Gotch
This workshop is constructed to illustrate concepts pertinent to the rain forest through movement. Students will learn about various flora and fauna of the rain forest and the circular and interconnected relationships that exist between them.
Grades:
1–5
Fee:
$100; $75 each for 2 or more
Workshop Size:
30 students maximum
Availability:
Limited, please inquire
Special Requirements:
Gym or large cleared area, 20' x 20' necessary; floor space cleaned prior to the artist’s arrival
Addresses Standards (download standards here):
9.1, 9.2, 9.4, 12.1, 12.3
Simple Machines: Bodies at Work
By Jane Gotch
Students learn to relate specific ideas of simple machines with movement. Ideas of wheels, gears, pulleys, levers, inclined planes, wedges, and screws are explored and structured into a movement class led by Linda Putthoff or Jane Gotch.
Grades:
1–5
Fee:
$100; $75 each for 2 or more
Workshop Size:
30 students maximum
Availability:
Limited, please inquire
Special Requirements:
Open space; wood floor preferred
Addresses Standards (download standards here):
9.5, 9.6, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4
Weather on the Move
By Jane Gotch
Students learn ideas and concepts inherent in weather phenomena. Demonstrations explain how various forms of precipitation are created and model physical interactions that occur in the atmosphere.
Grades:
2–5
Fee:
$100; $75 each for 2 or more
Workshop Size:
30 students maximum
Availability:
Limited, please inquire
Special Requirements:
20' x 30' open space
Addresses Standards (download standards here):
9.8, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4