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DOT DOT DOT: A New Musical
by TheaterWorksUSA
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
9:30 am
Grades 1-4
Celebrate the power of originality, self-expression, and thwarting expectations in this exciting new musical based on the award-winning picture books by New York Times bestselling author Peter H. Reynolds: The Dot, Ish, and Sky Color. When Marisol, a young artist and curator of the Musee de Marisol, decides that her gallery requires more than her own art, her search for emerging talent leads her to Vashti whose dots inspire Ramon to become an artist in his own right. Follow Marisol’s journey to help her new friends—and her entire community—break free from self-criticism and learn to let their imaginations soar.
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Sewam Amerian Indian Dance Company
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
9:30 am & 11:30 am
Grades K-6
Sewam American Indian Dance Company showcases well-known American Indian dances. Wearing traditional regalia, the performers use American Indian sign language, dance, live singing, and live drumming to reveal the empowering and inspiring nature of Plains Indian culture. The performance is led by the charismatic Eddie Madril, a fan favorite for students and adults alike.
Limited availability in 9:30 am performance! 11:30 am performance added due to popular demand! |
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Posada Navideña
by Calizanza Dance Company
Friday December 13, 2024
9:30 am & 11:30 am
Grades K-6
Experience the joy of Christmas with Latin American flair in this exciting, culturally rich performance. Celebrate the folkloric dance and music traditions of Mexico with a delightful holiday presentation for students of all ages and backgrounds. A rainbow of shimmering color on stage, Posada Navideña will charm your students with Mexico’s seasonal customs and traditions.
Limited availability in 9:30 am performance! 11:30 am performance added due to popular demand! |
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Literature to Life®’s production of
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Friday January 21, 2025 at 9:30 am
Grades 7-12
This stage adaptation features verbatim portions of what is widely considered one of the great American novels, The Great Gatsby. In this one-man-show, we follow midwestern WWI veteran Nick Carraway, who moves to New York City in search of employment after the war. In the height of the Jazz Age and Prohibition Era, Nick is soon pulled into the world of the rich and powerful by way of his cousin, Daisy; her husband, Tom; and a mysterious millionaire neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Relish in the privilege and face the pitfalls each character encounters as they each reach for their own “green light.” Explore themes of social class, “old money” versus “new money” ideology, gender, race, environmentalism, and the price of the American Dream. |
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Salsa (On2, NY Style)
Grades: All
Subject: Dance |
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Unlock creative expression through Salsa On2, empowering students to build confidence, strengthen social skills, and use dance as a dynamic outlet for emotional expression and artistic growth. Students will explore the intricate rhythms and movements of Salsa On2, deeply rooted in Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican traditions. By learning Salsa On2’s rich techniques and styles, students will not only improve their coordination, timing, and musicality but also experience the joy of connecting with one another. |
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TOOLS FOR TEACHERS
Acting Right: Drama as a Classroom Management Strategy
$10 each plus $35 supply fee
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
8:00 – 11:00 am
Instructor: Sam Tidwell of Focus 5, Inc.
Monroe Elementary School, Santa Rosa
This workshop takes the foundational elements of acting such as concentration, cooperation, and collaboration and creates a structured process, which can become the basis for effective classroom management every day. This engaging, step-by-step approach empowers students to take ownership of and be responsible for their own behavior. Learn how to help students build the skills necessary to establish a sense of self-control, accountability, and teambuilding in your classroom. This workshop is recommended for any classroom based in active, social, cooperative learning. |
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TEACHING ARTIST TRAINING
Deepening Your Teaching Practice: Facilitating and Managing Student Conversations
$10 each
Wednesday October 2, 2024
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Instructor: Melanie Rick of Focus 5, Inc.
LBC Education Studio
This session is designed for teaching artists who have previously attended the Lesson Design Seminar. Building on the foundational concepts covered in the initial seminar, this follow-up workshop will delve deeper into the nuances of facilitating an effective teaching cycle in a lesson plan to foster meaningful student conversations. Join us for this session to refine your teaching practice, build confidence in facilitating student interactions, and ultimately create a more dynamic and inclusive learning environment. |
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TOOLS FOR TEACHERS
Navigating Developmental Landmarks: A Group Dialogue on Child and Adolescent Development
$10 each per session
Attend one or both sessions!
Instructor: Ashleigh Worley
Session 1: Ages 4-6
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
4:00 – 5:30 pm
LBC Education Studio
Session 2: Ages 7-9
Wednesday, December 4, 2004
4:00 – 5:30 pm
LBC Education Studio
Embark on an insightful journey through developmental benchmarks of childhood and adolescence in this four-part series. Inspired by Chip Wood’s Yardsticks: Child and Adolescent Development, each session facilitates group discussions on the nuances of cognitive growth across different age brackets. While we won’t prescribe curriculum adaptations, you’ll gain valuable insights and strategies through collective dialogue on tailoring communication and expectations for diverse learners. |
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