Arts Provider Directory Fall 2017
Prepared by: Important Note:
Some of the Arts Providers listed in this book have approved district-wide contracts with AISD, while others will require an individual campus contract. Campus bookkeepers can confirm if the vendor has an existing approved district-wide contract.
Individual campus contracts will only be valid for the Fall 2017 semester. Any vendor that wishes to provide services to campuses after January 1st will need to respond (and be approved) under Phase II of the Fine Arts RFP, P17-042 in November 2017. Please encourage arts providers not holding a current district-wide contract to apply.
Refer them to [email protected] or [email protected] for support.
Arts Providers by Grade Level
K-5th grades
AllRhythms Agni the Dance Company Hey Lolly Music Austin Bat Cave Lannaya Drum & Dance Austin Book Arts Center Latinas Unidas Por El Arte – LUPE Arte Austin Classical Guitar Latinitas Austin Community Steelband Leap of Joy Austin Film Society Martha Hannah, Medieval Comedienne Austin Girls’ Choir & Stand-Up Historian Austin Jazz Workshop Matt Sandbank’s Shadow Factory Austin Opera Media Awareness Project Austin Public Library Friends Foundation Mexic-Arte Museum Austin Scottish Rite Theater Move Your Tale Austin Soundwaves Musical Connections/Flying Balalaika Austin Symphony Brothers Austin Tinkering School Paramount Theatre Awesome Art! Partners for Education, Agriculture and Ballet Austin Sustainability (PEAS) Bibliographia Arts Pollyanna Theatre Company B*Tru Arts Positive RePercussions Blanton Museum of Art Rattletree School of Marimba Brush Square Museums Roots & Rhythms Contemporary Austin Tapestry Dance Company Creative Action Teatro Vivo Dance Another World Texas Music Partners Dougherty Arts School UMLAUF Sculpture Garden Drama for Schools VSA Texas The Edge of Imagination Station ZACH Theatre Elisabet Ney Museum Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Forklift Danceworks Fusebox Glass Half Full Theatre Golden Hornet (Graham Reynolds) Graphite Squad
6th- 8th grades
AllRhythms Graphite Squad Agni the Dance Company Lannaya Drum & Dance Austin Bat Cave Latinas Unidas Por El Arte – LUPE Arte Austin Book Arts Center Leap of Joy Austin Chamber Music Center Martha Hannah, Medieval Comedienne & Stand- Austin Classical Guitar Up Historian Austin Community Steelband Media Awareness Project Austin Girls’ Choir Mexic-Arte Museum Austin Film Society Move Your Tale Austin Jazz Workshop Musical Connections/Flying Balalaika Brothers Austin Opera Latinitas Austin Public Library Friends Foundation Paramount Theatre Austin Scottish Rite Theater Positive RePercussions Austin Soundwaves Rattletree School of Marimba Austin Symphony Tapestry Dance Company Austin Tinkering School Texas Folklife (Digital arts; multi-discipline) Awesome Art! Texas Music Partners Ballet Austin Texas Performing Arts (7th grade and up) Bibliographia Arts VSA Texas B*Tru Arts UMLAUF Sculpture Garden Blanton Museum of Art ZACH Theatre Brush Square Museums Contemporary Austin Creative Action Drama for Schools Dub Academy The Edge of Imagination Station Elisabet Ney Museum Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Ctr Forklift Danceworks Fusebox Glass Half Full Theatre Golden Hornet
9th-12th grades AllRhythms Agni the Dance Company Forklift Danceworks Austin Bat Cave Fusebox Austin Book Arts Center Generous Art Austin Chamber Music Center Golden Hornet Austin Classical Guitar Graphite Squad Austin Community Steelband Lannaya Drum & Dance Austin Film Society Leap of Joy Austin Girls Choir Long Center for Performing Arts Austin Jazz Workshop Martha Hannah, Medieval Comedienne & Austin Opera Stand-Up Historian Austin Public Library Friends Foundation Media Awareness Project Austin Scottish Rite Theater Mexic-Arte Museum Austin Soundwaves Move Your Tale Austin Symphony Paramount Theatre Awesome Art! Musical Connections/Flying Balalaika Ballet Austin Brothers Bibliographia Arts Positive RePercussions B*Tru Arts Rattletree School of Marimba Blanton Museum of Art Tapestry Dance Company Cinema du Cannes Project Texas Folklife Contemporary Austin Texas Music Partners Creative Action Texas Performing Arts Drama for Schools VSA Texas Dub Academy UMLAUF Sculpture Garden The Edge of Imagination Station ZACH Theatre E4 Youth Elisabet Ney Museum Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
AllRyhthms AllRhythms • Music www.allrhythms.com • K – 12th grade Ian Fry, Executive Director/Founder • In-school and after-school programming [email protected] • In-school teacher professional development 805-807-2738
Description AllRhythms provides during and after school music and arts programming through private music lessons and ensemble experience to AISD sites, City of Austin Parks and Recreation centers, the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center, senior centers via Mobile Art as well as at our private studio where we provide access to our youth ensemble.
• Conservatory-style music theory and ensemble experience • Optional integrated curriculum offerings (STEAM) • Free private lesson and instrument program • Outreach performances • Physical and mental wellness: basketballs and drums • Staff enrichment, communication, and team building seminars and professional development • Music technology training for teachers
Previous Experience/References TA Brown Elementary, Veronica Sharp, Principal. [email protected] (512) 414-2047 Langford Elementary, Mattie Augustine, After-School ACE Coordinator, [email protected] (512) 841-7750
Testimonial “I want to thank you for introducing "Rhythm" to our students at TA Brown Elementary. Having you as part of our CATS Club After School Program has allowed the students to experience the drums. As you may know students aren't always exposed to many musical options and seeing the smiles on their faces when they get a beat going is priceless! I love that you recently have been teaching Morse code and the importance of rhythm everywhere. Before your class, our afterschool program lacked a musical outlet and I am excited for you to continue working with our students!” -- Veronica Granados, ACE Austin Program Coordinator, TA Brown Elementary-CATS Club After School Program, Austin,TX
Agni the Dance Company www.agnidance.com Agni the Dance Company Prakash Mohandas • Dance th [email protected] • Pre-K-12 grade 512-299-7766 • In-school and after-school programming; in-school teacher Description professional development We offer the following programs at schools 1. Bollywood Dance Workshops for Teachers (PD) 2. Bollywood Dance Workshops for Students (all ages) 3. Competition Choreography 4. After School Bollywood Dance Classes 5. Annual Multi-School Bollywood Musical Program (High school)
Previous Experience/References Anderson High School, Liberty Hill High School, Texarkana High School, St. Stephens High School, St. Andrews Episcopal School, Cedar Creed Elementary, Laurel Mountain Elementary, Leander ISD
Testimonial “Last May, our team LOVED your class and Bollywood choreography. We would love to learn another Bollywood style routine to use for contest season!” – Teacher, Liberty High School
Austin Bat Cave Austin Bat Cave www.austinbatcave.org • Literary Arts Ali Haider -- Program Director • K - 12th grade [email protected] • In-School and After-School Programming 361-793-1039
Description Austin Bat Cave works with schools and teachers to provide creative, free writing tutoring and one-on-one instruction. Our programs are flexible to what the school's needs are. We can develop curriculum for programing, provide volunteer instructor support and provide one-on-one instruction for students. We offer a wide range of workshops from creative writing to professional writing and college admissions essays.
Previous Experience/References Anderson High School -- Matt Earhart: [email protected] Hillcrest Elementary -- Adam Hartmann: [email protected]
Testimonial "The AVID Class of 2015 was our most successful to date, receiving over $1.7 million in scholarships and financial aid. There is little doubt that our partnership with Austin Bat Cave...is a big part of this achievement. We wish to continue working together. The model of working with our AVID juniors in the creation of admissions/scholarship essays remains relevant to our program." -- Matt Earhart, Anderson High School
Austin Book Arts Center http://atxbookarts.org/ Austin Book Arts Center Mary Baughman, Board Chair Amanda Stevenson, Executive Director • Visual arts/Literary arts/Multi- [email protected] disciplinary (512) 507-7262 (Mary) (512) 417-5845 (Amanda) • K-12th grades • In-school programming and teacher professional development Description Classes in making books and related structures, paper making, paper decoration, printing. Structures can be geared to assist with STEAM education and Social Emotional Learning.
Previous Experience/References Mary gave after school classes at Mathews Elementary School for students in grades 1-6 from 2003-5. Contact Ben Kramer or Amy Kinkaid. Ben: [email protected] Amy: [email protected]
Austin Chamber Music Center Austin Chamber Music Center • Music www.austinchambermusic.org • K-5th grades Jeni Gossard, Director of Education • Interactive school concerts [email protected] 512-454-7562
Description • Chamber music coaching in schools. • We work with band and orchestra directors to identify students that would benefit from chamber music education. Once a week we pull students out of band/orchestra to teach them chamber music. • School Concert program for grades K-12 in which we send professional chamber music groups to schools for 2 or 3 back-to-back interactive concerts that are 45 to 50 minutes in length. We usually put on 70 School Concert’s a year!
Previous Experience/References McCallum High School Fulmore Middle School
Testimonial I am Meredith McAlmon, director of the Fulmore Middle School Orchestra and Classical Guitar programs. My orchestra students at Fulmore Middle School have been included in the Austin Chamber Music Center school coaching program for seven years now, and we are looking forward to participating again this coming year. This last year, two ensembles (a quintet and a quartet/nine students total) from my advanced orchestra were able to participate in this program. For eight of the nine students involved, this was their first time to experience playing in a small ensemble with weekly coaching and rehearsals. These students played in the ACMC concerts in December and performed again in May, both at Fulmore and as part of the Austin Chamber Music Center Spring recital. The quintets also competed in the Austin Independent School District Solo and Ensemble competition in May and both groups received first place ratings and were awarded medals. One of the quintets has also performed for visiting students from other schools and for the Adelante Dual Language State Conference held in Austin in March of this year. The coaches provided by ACMC are the best. As professional players, they treat the students as professionals as well, without losing sight of the fact that they are middle school students. The students were coached with great respect for their skills and talents, and rose to meet the demands that were placed on them. All of my students looked forward to their weekly chamber music day, and I would often hear them playing together out in the halls before class or during lunch. The benefits of this program have been far-reaching, not just for my students, but for the cause of chamber music in the Austin community. Parents of the students who have been involved in the outreach program have become aware of the value of chamber music, and are now starting to attend the Austin Chamber Music Center concerts. Fulmore is a Title I inner city urban school - meaning that approximately 75% of its students are at or below the national poverty level; is predominately Hispanic (about 63%) and has students from diverse economic and racial backgrounds due to its also being a magnet school for Humanities and Law. The orchestra and chamber music program at Fulmore is well represented by students from all of its diverse backgrounds, and many families are reached by our music program and drawn into the life of the school that might not otherwise be involved. It is my firm hope that Fulmore will be able to continue to participate in the chamber music outreach program for years to come.
Austin Classical Guitar Austinclassicalguitar.org Austin Classical Guitar Travis Marcum, Director of Education • Music [email protected] • 4th grade – 12th grade (512)300-2247 • In-school programming and teacher professional development Description Austin Classical Guitar provides in school teacher professional development, student services and consulting for all guitar programs in Austin ISD and in the Juvenile Justice System.
Previous Experience/References Travis High School, Director Susan Rozanc Akins High School, Director Cathy Bennet
Testimonial "I would not have gotten where I am today without your help and support. Because of ACG and the help of different teachers along the way, I have learned to truly appreciate not only this wonderful instrument, but also the culture that comes with it. Because of my teacher, Ms. Rozanc, and everyone at ACG, I want to become a music teacher and give back to my students. I want to teach classical guitar and perhaps even become a professor. Know that you are inspiring people around the world and accomplishing more than just teaching kids how to play classical guitar." AISD Guitar Teacher
Austin Community Steelband Austin Community Steelband • Music Austin Community Steelband • Ages 7 - 18 www.austincommunitysteelband.org • In-school and after-school programming Paula Beaird • [email protected] In-school teacher professional development 512-473-8434
Description Our professional Steelpan school's high quality music program teaches students to play this unique instrument through steelband's engaging musical teamwork experience. Instruction, stressing excellence, guides them in developing their talent and creativity to become proficient performers, empowering and motivating them to achieve while aiding their social and emotional development. Listening, focus, and memory centered instruction transcends cultural/language difficulties. Our Trinidad -born instructors provide personal interaction and experience rarely found outside Trinidad, steelpan's birthplace. We provide school-day classes at schools with instruments, transport instruments to schools for 2 to 4 hour workshops, and field trip hands on exposure at our facility. We also provide performances.
Previous Experience/References *Bertha Sadler Means Young Women's Leadership Academy 3 years (formerly Pearce Middle School 5 years) Principal – (past) Yvette Savina -- 512-414-3234 (current) Christina Almaraz -- 414-1943 *Fulmore Middle School (8 years) Principal: Lisa Bush -- 512-414-3437 *Blackshear Elementary Fine Arts (2 years) Principal: (past) Betty Jenkins -- 512-414-9678 (current) Rick Garner – 512- 2760 *L.L. Campbell Elementary Media & Performing Arts Institute (2 years) Principal: Keith Moore -- 512-414-2056
Testimonial "My acknowledgement stands as testament to the importance of Austin Community Steelband's program. We cannot deny the very importance of the fine arts in education. This is a program that builds self-esteem, confidence and motivates students to do their very best in all areas of an academic day. There is a sense of pride that washes over them as they play. It is breathtaking to watch. Their faces are serious as they begin to play and then melt into smiles as they sway with the rhythm of the steeldrums.” " -- Cheryl Bradley, former Austin ISD Trustee, District 1
Austin Dance India Austin Dance India www.austindanceindia.com • Dance, cultural, storytelling th Anuradha Naimpally, Artistic Director • K-5 grade [email protected] • In-school programming 512-791-7528 • In-school teacher professional development
Description Assembly style performance of Indian storytelling, miming, and dancing. TEKS aligned residencies with cultural and artistic elements.
Previous Experience/References Maplewood Elementary School, Mrs. Van Ort (2nd grade teacher) 512-414-4402 Highland Park Elementary School, Mrs. Sally Hunter 512-414-2090
Austin Film Society Austin Film Society www.austinfilm.org • Film and Creative Media Yolanda Gamble, Community Media Coordinator • 4th grade – 12th grade [email protected] • In-school programming 512.478.8600 x24 • After-school programming
Description The Austin Film Society encourages the local community to make, watch and love film and creative media. AFS does this through community and youth education programs at schools, our 20-acre production facility, Austin Studios, and Austin Public, the Community Media Center we manage for the City of Austin. AFS offers digital filmmaking clubs after school for grades 3-12, field trip opportunities at Austin Studios, week-long filmmaking camps and interactive youth tours/field trips at Austin Public, and one-time workshops and speaking engagements on filmmaking topics.
Austin Girls’ Choir Austin Girls’ Choir www.girlschoir.com • Music Sara Burden-McClure • Girls age 8-18 [email protected]
Description Austin girls’ Choir consists of a three-level Junior Choir for girls aged 8 to 14, and a Senior Ensemble for advanced singers aged 13 to 18. Our choristers come from all over Austin and surrounding communities. They share a strong love for music and music-making, and enjoy the opportunity to learn challenging music. Two one-week summer day camps are also available to choristers and non-choristers. AGC choristers develop and enhance their musical skills through regular classes in music theory, ear training and sight-singing, and learn to function as part of a supportive team. They enjoy the challenge of singing in three- and four-part harmony, sing in several languages, and grow in self-esteem while sharing the beauty of their accomplishments with appreciative audiences.
Austin Jazz Workshop Austin Jazz Workshop www.austinjazzworkshop.com • Music Michael Melinger, President rd th • 3 grade – 12 grade [email protected] • In-school programming 512-899-2262
Description The AJW performs assemblies for elementary students designed to interest them in joining band, orchestra, and choir programs. At middle and high schools, we perform for fine arts students and give them a chance for Q&A.
Previous Experience/References Now in our 22nd year, we perform for every elementary school in Austin ISD.
Testimonial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MTDElDK6F8
Austin Opera Austin Opera www.austinopera.org • Music Erin Horan, Director of Education • th [email protected] K – 12 grade 512-610-7689 • In-school programming • After-school programming Description For Grades K-4: Opera Treasure Chest is a free program that includes TEKS-aligned interactive lesson plans culminating in a live opera performance for students in grades K-4. Each lesson comes with all of the materials teachers need to help students experience opera while reinforcing writing skills, critical thinking, and creativity.
Previous Experience/References Campbell Elementary School -- Jan Peterson Travis High School -- Thomas Mann
Testimonial "The Opera Treasure Chest was a great 'hook' for getting kids past their preconceived notions about opera. Knowing that opera tells a story, that both boys and girls can participate, that there are lots of people doing so many artistic things to get ready for a performance, these were all invaluable lessons for my kids." -- Christopher Koenig, Herrington Elementary School music specialist.
Austin Public Library Friends Foundation www.austinlibrary.org Cecily Sailer Programs Manager Austin Public Library Friends Foundation [email protected] • Writing/Literary Arts nd th (512) 542-0076 • 2 grade – 12 grade • In-school programming and teacher professional development • After-school programming
Description We offer creative writing workshops led by professional writers. We can provide three-week, six-week, semester-long, and year-long programs that fit with teachers' schedules.
Previous Experience/References Kim Royal, Principal at Widen Elementary School ([email protected], 512-414-2556) Lisa Young, fourth-grade teacher at Pioneer Crossing Elementary School ([email protected], 512-278-4850).
Testimonial "I have seen my students show amazing creativity while writing thier poetry. I began to see which students were the dreamers and which were more analytical thinkers. It was amazing to see their creative capabilities flourishing." - Teacher at Barrington Elementary School
Austin Scottish Rite Theater Austin Scottish Rite Theater scottishritetheater.org • Theater Susan Gayle Todd Producing Artistic Director • K – 12th grade [email protected] • In-school programming 512-922-1871 • In-school teacher professional development (middle and high school) Description Elementary Schools: Live theater productions for field trips and in-school shows Secondary Schools: 1. Teaching Shakespeare Workshops for teachers (in our theater or on campuses) 2. Classroom visits/performance workshops for students
Previous Experience/References Director Susan Gayle Todd has been on staff at the Huntington Shakespeare Program in Pasadena, CA for the past 10 years. Susan developed/taught Shakespeare performance pedagogy to pre-service and veteran teachers through the UTeach program and English Dept at UT.
Testimonial From Michelle Britton, Upper School Theater Arts Director at Duchesne Academy in Houston, TX who attended my Huntington Library workshops this summer: "I have never felt so empowered. The knowledge and strategies I gained from this summer helped make this an absolutely joyous experience for my student actor groups. I did warm-ups and improv; sliding in to Shakespeare with the following: Actors “built” the court of the Duke and the court of Titania and Oberon, with relationships and spacing they decided on. Students did the line toss · Students created tableaus from the lines · Students did a part of Midsummer narrative (in the interest of time) · Working with Midsummer lines to articulate the “beautiful line” and emphasizes verbs. I am honored to have been a part of such an extraordinary experience this summer with you all – the further we go along, the more I realize that!"
Austin Soundwaves www.austinsoundwaves.org Austin Soundwaves • Music, Multi-Discipline Patrick Slevin, Austin Soundwaves Director th [email protected] • K – 12 grade 512-927-6070 x 1 • In-school programming • After-school programming • Professional Development Residencies Description Instrumental and choral music classes Instrument building/creative music making residencies In-school performances and demonstrations Free instruments and accessories through annual citywide instrument drive
Previous Experience/References Blackshear Elementary Fine Arts Academy (Rick Garner; [email protected]) Dobie Middle School (Dallas Shreve; dallas[email protected] Murchison Middle School (Dana Wygmans; [email protected])
Testimonial "You are doing an awesome job with the children! I sometimes can't believe how much Jasmine has learned playing the violin. Thank you for your time and effort you have put in to helping not only my child but everyone's child that is in orchestra. You truly have made a difference."
Austin Symphony Austin Symphony • Music www.Austinsymphony.org • K-12th grades Susan Miville, Director of Education • In-school programming [email protected] • In-school teacher professional 512-476-6064 development
Description Building Blocks of the Orchestra: ASO musicians introduce instruments of the orchestra and elements of music: String Quartet; Woodwind Quintet; Brass Quintet; Percussion; Harp. Young People's Concerts: Full orchestra concerts at Long Center for grades 4 – 6; During the concert live images of the musicians are projected on a screen behind the orchestra. A study guide is created in collaboration with AISD music teachers and arts specialists and distributed to each attending school. The program is inter-disciplinary, connecting with other subject areas and disciplines. Instrumental Music Initiative: ASO ensembles perform and coach band and orchestra students. High School Concerts: annual High School tour to 5 high schools by the full orchestra, serving approximately 4,000 students; thematic interdisciplinary in approach. Connecting with Music: Austin Interdisciplinary Learning Initiative: Centered around the high school repertoire, teachers and ASO musician teaching artists develop and implement interdisciplinary, project-based units of study. Sarah & Ernest Butler Texas Young Composers Competition and Concert: Statewide competition for young Texas composers; selected compositions are featured in ASO concert at the Long Center’s Dell Hall. Austin Youth Awards: Concerto competition; finalists perform with Orchestra on High School Concert.
Previous Experience/References For recommendations, schools can contact AISD Instructional Coordinator, Patricia Moreno: 512-414-4191 or Round Rock ISD's Director of Fine Arts, Lisa Roebuck: 512-464-5637.
Testimonial Regarding the Building Blocks String Quartet: "When the musicians interacted with the students; it was very entertaining and the students loved it! The verbal interaction with the audience was quite effective. The musicians walking through the crowd while playing their instruments let the students see and hear the instruments from an unusual perspective. The whole program was awesome! I had more teachers come up and say how they enjoyed the program. The ending got everyone involved; teachers and students."
Austin Tinkering School Austin Tinkering School www.austintinkeringschool.com • Woodshop/carpentry/craft Kami Wilt, Director • Elementary and middle school [email protected] • In school and after school 512 579 6169 • PR Residencies and In-School PD
Description We bring hands-on and engaging Art and Tinkering projects. Kids often have a chance to use real tools like a power drill or a sewing machine to make fun and satisfying projects.
Previous Experience/References EA Prep: Amanda Olivio, [email protected] Eanes Elementary Kelly van Meter, [email protected]
Awesome Art! Awesome Art! • Visual Art www.AwesomeArtAustin.com • K-12th grades Allison Lash, Founder and Visual Art Educator • In-school and after school programming [email protected] • 512-256-3036 In-school teacher professional development • PD Residencies Description • Professional Development Workshops For Arts And Non-Arts Teachers. K-12th Grade- Hands-on workshops (multiple sessions or a one-off) partnering with teachers and families to develop teaching strategies while integrating visual arts activities with cross curricular, making connections and promoting life long learning. • Visual Art Teaching Residencies In The Classroom. K-5th Grade- Hands-on workshops (multiple sessions) collaborating with classroom teachers and partnering with students to foster the artist’s way of thinking and working (making mistakes into something new, learning to adapt, and thinking outside the box). Integrating visual arts activities with cross curricular, making connections and promoting life long learning. • Art Teacher Mentoring Partnerships. K-12th Grade- Creating and maintaining mentoring partnerships with AISD art teachers to ensure high quality visual art education throughout the district while introducing appropriate tools for children to thrive in art making at any skill level.
Art exhibition preparation, documentation, and photographic documentation of students and teachers at work.
Previous Experience/References Brentwood Elementary School, Lilian Fortiscue [email protected]
Testimonial Parent's testimonial: "Thanks for letting my daughter be herself and providing the outlet for her to create. She needs this outlet for her quiet (and intense/reflective) soul!."
Ballet Austin Ballet Austin www.balletaustin.org Pei-San Brown, Community Education Director • Dance, Multi-Disciplinary [email protected] • Founding Creative Learning Initiative Arts 512-476-9151 x 178 Partner • K–12th grade • In-school programming and teacher professional development • Performances at the Long Center and Ballet Description Austin
Leaps and No Bounds is a kinesthetic approach to learning academic concepts through weekly movement classes provided all school year long in elementary schools.
Dance in the Classroom provides weekly pre-ballet classes to K, 1st, and 2nd grade students on school campuses during the school day. The program has expanded to give rising 3rd graders the opportunity to experience a range of dance styles in our summer program. The successful completion of the summer program makes students eligible for a year- round scholarship to take Level 1 Ballet through the Ballet Austin Academy.
Build-a-Ballet/Carnival of the Animals is an introduction for younger elementary students to the art of ballet and the creative process.
Not Afraid of the Dark introduces younger elementary students to the art of ballet with a show that turns nighttime darkness into a place to laugh, sing, clap, dream, and dance.
The Nutcracker School Shows bring students to the Long Center to see one act of Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker. Includes an optional pre-show on-campus educational program, the Ballet Austin Docent program.
Quiet Imprint is a 40-minute contemporary ballet that provides a powerful classroom and performance link to the story of those dispersed from Vietnam during and following the conflict lasting from 1959 – 1975. Pre and post-show curricula and teacher professional development are offered for this production.
Previous Experience Julio Garcia ([email protected]) former Parent Support Specialist, Blackshear Elementary Fine Arts Academy, for feedback on Dance in the Classroom.
Testimonials “Dance instruction given by Ms. Bravo and her colleagues engages the whole child, and has children learning on their feet in a joy-filled, healthy experience. The weekly dance instruction significantly enriches the scholastic experience of the young people at Maplewood, and we believe that it contributes to their academic success. We deeply appreciate and value the dance program, and it is our hope that our students will continue to enjoy and benefit from the dance program in the 2017-18 School Year.” -- Maplewood Kindergarten Teachers reflecting on Leaps and No Bounds
Bibliographia Arts Bibliographia Arts www.facebook.com/bibliographia • Visual Art, Printmaking, Multi-Discipline Delilah Knuckley, Founder (Curriculum Development Specialist) • K – 12th grade [email protected] • In-school programming and teacher 803-728-4190 professional development • Professional Development Intensives
Description Our artists design curricula based in each school's individual needs. The cornerstones of our programming are printmaking and mural arts. Most often we offer workshops in: printmaking, mural arts, sign painting, large scale and kinetic sculpture, performance art, fashion design, installations.
Previous Experience/References Travis High School -- Kelly Greene Ojeda Middle School -- Jennifer Gray Global Connections High School -- Kate Hennessey Fisk
B*Tru Arts www.BTruArts.org B*Tru Arts Aisha Melhem Founder & Artistic Director Multi-Discipline (Dance, Film, Theatre, Writing) th [email protected] K – 12 grade 512-553-1TRU In-school programming After-school programming Description Academy X*TRA is an afterschool program focused on developing skills in dancing, acting, and playwriting. These classes are taught by professional instructors and offered at affordable rates to help minimize barriers to participation. B*Tru Arts is a certified 501c3 Non-profit organization. This means you can be sure that our organization and instructors teach out of love for the arts, and concern for students and their families. • Affordable classes • Expert Instructors • Support for success • Outstanding lessons Learn more here: http://www.btruarts.org/academy-xtra/
Previous Experience/References Michelle Martinez Administrative Associate University of Texas Elementary Phone: 512-495-3300 utelementary.org
Blanton Museum of Art https://blantonmuseum.org/ Blanton Museum of Art Sabrina Phillips • Multi-Discipline, Visual Art Museum Educator for School and Teacher Programs th [email protected] • K – 12 grade 512 471 4523 • In-school teacher professional development • Professional Development Residencies
Description Guided visits invite students to draw connections between art, their lives, and the world around them so they can become more critically engaged citizens. Students are encouraged to use evidential reasoning to construct interpretations about objects of art and develop social and emotional skills. Lessons are designed to support TEKS and English language learners. They reinforce classroom objectives and promote arts integration across the curriculum. A typical gallery lesson will feature four to six works of art and include some longer interpretive conversations, group activities, and choice-based learning opportunities. The Blanton’s talented gallery teaching team expects to customize their plans according to teacher and student needs and interests, as every group is unique.
Testimonial "I honestly could not have asked for a more closely aligned experience. The Blanton brought together many of the questions that we’ve investigated in our class and fostered wonderful new extentions in our school and community". - A teacher from Anderson High School, whose students participated in the UTBridge custom gallery experience.
Brush Square Museums brushsquaremuseums.pastperfectonline.com/ Brush Square Museums Michael Hoinski, Culture & Arts Education Coordinator • Literary Arts, Texas and Austin History, ohenrymuseum.org Multi-discipline studies (Social Studies, Bao Nguyen, Culture & Arts Education Coordinator Architecture, Reading, and Writing) susannadickinsonmuseum.org • K-12th grade • After school programming Description The Brush Square Museums consist of three historic sites: the Susanna Dickinson Museum, the O. Henry Museum, and the Austin Fire Museum. The museums offer guided tours that explore themes in early Austin history and the Texas Revolution within creative and historical contexts. The O. Henry and the Susanna Dickinson Museum offer programs and exhibits for educators that include the Summer Book Crush, a program for 4th-6th graders to explore a novel and engage in creative writing, curriculum resources for 7th and 8th graders, and an online database to engage with the museums' collections.
Cinema de Cannes Project Cinema du Cannes Project www.cinema ducannesproject.org • Film/Digital Dana Glover – Executive Director • High School Michelle Carter – Deputy Director • In-school programming Alexander Williams – COO • After-school programming [email protected] 512-585-0775
Description The Cinema Du Cannes Project is a unique and innovative film training and media production platform where young people aged 13 to 18 years are empowered, through a rigorous practical training program, to work at cinematic standards with professional equipment, and media professionals to produce short films and digital media. We provide students with Project-Based Learning, STEM, and Tertiary Education opportunities through cinematic digital storytelling. This project-based learning approach gives each student opportunities to apply his/her Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills from all their core subjects to the production of a short film and various other digital media. In addition, students refine 21st century skills such as collaboration, communication, creative problem solving, critical thinking, leadership and digital literacy. By providing access to new digital technologies, we provide a platform for young people to become active and imaginative film and multimedia producers communicating through digital media technology to global communities.
Previous Experience/References John Connally HS – Humberto Perez, 512-594-1030 Pflugerville HS – David Robb, 512-594-0501
The Contemporary Austin www.thecontemporaryaustin.org The Contemporary Austin Emily Cayton • Visual Art, Multi-Discipline th Educator for Teachers, Tours, and Docents • K – 12 grades Abby Mechling • In-school programming Educator for Community Outreach and Family Programs • Professional Development Intensives Hannah Zurko Educator for Teen Programs Rigo Guerrero, Tour Coordinator 512-453-5312 (Jones Center) 512-458-8191 (Laguna Gloria)
Description • Field trips at both locations including customized, docent-led tours and interdisciplinary studio projects are available for all ages. • Quarterly teacher workshops offer CPE hours, transportation, and substitute reimbursements. • Summer studio intensive teacher workshop typically in July. • In school programming available on a case-by-case basis (career days, portfolio reviews, contemporary art presentations, studio projects, etc.). • Seeing Special Things: For 2nd – 5th grades, the museum offers an interdisciplinary, multi-visit program that consists of 3 classroom visits and 3 museum visits throughout the school year. • Out-of-school teen arts programs available each semester (application required) • Free evening teen-designed events for teens throughout the school year
Previous Experience/References Pleasant Hill Elementary – Melissa Garcia, [email protected] Boone Elementary – Jennifer Schroeder, [email protected] Hill Elementary – Stephanie Perry, [email protected] Travis High School – Wendy Dooldeniya, [email protected] Lanier High School – Isa Boonto-Zarifis, [email protected]
Testimonial “Having these experiences makes me feel like I was able to show my students a part of the world they have never seen before and may not ever have come in contact with had it not been for this program. Thank you for your outreach!” –A classroom teacher from Barrington Elem., a participating school in the Seeing Special Things multi-visit program.
“Coming to the museum sparked my students’ imaginations. They were coming up with stories inspired by the works of art that were so creative. Visiting was a highlight of our school year, something we returned to throughout the year.” – An elementary teacher after visiting Laguna Gloria
Creative Action Creative Action • Multi-Discipline, Theater, Creative Youth Development creativeaction.org • Founding Creative Learning Initiative Arts Partner Shobie Partos • Pre-K – Middle School Sr. Dir. of School & Community Partnerships • In-school programming and teacher professional [email protected] development 512-442-8773 ext 108 • After-school programming
• Professional Development Intensives
Description For Pre-K to 7th Grades - Five day interactive performances in the classroom guide students through set curriculum using theatre and role-play activities to develop essential social emotional skills, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. The five one-hour sessions delve into issues of conflict resolution, bullying, boundaries, empathy, diversity, and leadership. 7th - 12th Grades - Using what is relevant in their own lives and communities, teens work as a team to learn more about harassment or create original works through playwriting workshops.
The Artists in Residency program is available for Pre-K - 12th grades. This program partners a Teaching Artist with a classroom teacher(s) to create and implement an arts based project to deepen learning and curricular content using mediums such as theatre, film, writing, and visual art.
Previous Experience/References Widen Elementary, Principal Kim Royal [email protected] Becker Elementary, Principal Valerie Borchers [email protected]
Testimonial My students are most engaged when they are responsible for their learning; when they are active learners, when they own their learning. The drama based workshop by Creative Action provided this exact type of experience for my students. By creating an atmosphere of mutual respect and creative freedom, the presenters taught these 5th graders more about bullying than any curriculum I have ever used. They saw, they felt, they problem solved. When they reflected afterwards, their comments showed the internalization of the concepts presented, not just definitions. -5th Grade Teacher, Debra Ambrose, Joslin Elementary 2/25/2015
Dance Another World Dance Another World www.danceanotherworld.org • Dance, Multi-Discipline Samantha Wells, Program Coordinator • K – 5th grade [email protected] • After-School programming 512-771-2545
Description Through creative movement, students learn to communicate comfortably in the English language. Working with students primarily from lower socioeconomic areas, Dance Another World teaches dance in an English immersion environment. In addition to English and dance, we learn the value of respecting our own bodies.
Previous Experience/References Dance Another World turned two years old this July, and we are looking forward to expanding to a wider audience this upcoming year by offering our program at more schools, and by initiating a Community Engagement series. In its first year, the program was volunteered at T.A Brown Elementary School in both the Fall and Spring semesters. Since then, we've lead various workshops with The Mexican American Cultural Center, Girls Empowerment Network, El Buen Samaritano, Safe Place, Refuge Services of Texas and The Settlement Home for Children. This past year, Dance Another World was offered as a program at T.A Brown Elementary School, Perez Elementary School, Rodriguez Elementary School, Govalle Elementary School, Houston Elementary School, Blazier Elementary School, Not Your Ordinary School, Cedars International Academy and Austin Parks and Rec. We are also very excited to be offering workshops at Ronald McDonald House and by developing a Youth Dance Ensemble this fall!
Dougherty Arts School austintexas.gov/dougherty Dougherty Arts School Mary Ann Vaca-Lambert • Dance, Film/Digital, Music, Theater, Visual Art Culture and Arts Education Supervisor th [email protected] • K – 5 grade (512)974-4037 • After-school programming
Description Creativity Club (C-Club) is an after school program held at the Dougherty Arts School and at participating AISD elementary schools. Students engage in TEKS aligned arts education through 2D and 3D visual art, digital arts, and performing arts including theatre and dance.
Previous Experience/References Oak Hill Elementary - Lori Komassa - (512)414-2336 Becker Elementary -Valerie Borchers - (512)414-2019 Mathews Elementary - Grace Brewster -(512)414-4406
Drama for Schools http://theatredance.utexas.edu/beyond-stage/drama-schools Drama for Schools http://dbp.theatredance.utexas.edu/ Lara Dossett – Professional Learning Coordinator • Drama and Theatre (512) 471-6728 • Founding Creative Learning Initiative Arts Partner • Professional Development Intensives through the CLI • Arts Integration In-School Residencies • In-School and afterschool professional development
Description The University of Texas at Austin's Drama for Schools professional learning program:
• Creates intentional partnerships between UT Drama for Schools and interested communities/school districts; • Collaborates with K-12 teachers and curriculum specialists interested in exploring the potential of drama-based pedagogy (DBP) and creative learning to increase teacher efficacy, student engagement, and multi-modal meaning making across the curriculum; • Facilitates full day, half day, and after-school trainings in drama-based strategies (used in conjunction with academic content) for teachers, administrators, and community members interested in the application of drama-based pedagogical strategies across the curriculum; • Provides partnering school districts ongoing data on projected outcomes; and shares program outcomes with community stakeholders and at related state and national conferences • Facilitates the Drama for Schools/Creative Learning Initiative Summer Institute each June. Teachers gather for 3- 5 days to explore how to integrate the arts across the curriculum to increase creative opportunities for students in the classroom and engage students in learning. There are multiple foundational sessions and once advances session offered each summer.
Previous Experience/References Vickie Jacobson, Principal at Maplewood Elementary School, [email protected] Yvonne Steckel, 6th grade Science teacher at Lamar Middle School, [email protected] Victoria Nava-Cabrera, Kindergarten Biligual teacher at Oak Springs Elementary School, victoria.nava- [email protected].
Testimonial “I love the inquiry, drama-based approach to learning and constructing meaning collaboratively. The strategies are practical and I'm excited to use them.” -2015 Summer Institute AISD Teacher “I am confident that this methodology truly engages student's attention and long-term learning by engaging and exploring through authentic dialogue.” -AISD Teacher Participant “Drama-based pedagogy is great, it’s engaging. I love it; it’s so necessary in the classroom.” -Covington Middle School Teacher
Dub Academy Dub Academy www.dubacademy.org • Music Yadira Brown - Director of Operations • Middle and High Schools [email protected] 512-600-2144 • In-school programming • After-school programming Description Dub Academy is a non-profit school for the electronic arts located in the heart of Austin, Texas. We provide electronic music and technology-based education to under-served youth; collaborate in programs that strengthen our creative community such as events, seminars and panels that encourage youth participation; offer volunteer opportunities for youth and young adults. We offer: DJ classes, Music Production classes, Music Technology/MIDI lectures.
Previous Experience/References IDEA Allen - Greg Padgitt [email protected] Ann Richards School For Young Women Leaders - Vanessa Castro [email protected]
The Edge of Imagination Station The Edge of Imagination Station • www.theedgeofimaginationstation.com Film/Digital, Visual Art, Multi-Discipline – projects can involve writing, reading, math, art, and technology Johnny Villarreal, Owner/Educator th [email protected] • K – 12 grade 210-364-5123 • In-school programming • After-school programming Description I offer a stop motion animation experience. I provide all the technology and equipment needed and lead the students through a story telling process. They can either write their own stories or they can collaborate with me on a larger production. Projects are flexible and can involve writing, reading, math, art, and technology. They can be adapted to fit any age, experience, and ability.
Previous Experience/References River Place Elementary - Jamie Carpenter ([email protected]) Camino Real Elementary School, Erin Barnett, M.Edu, Visual Art Instructor 512-268-8505 x 2433
Testimonial "Three Cheers for Johnny Villarreal and The Edge of Imagination. In addition to being entertaining, animated, and on the cutting edge of user-friendly stop motion animation technology, Johnny Villarreal's background as an educator shines through every performance - you can count on students leaving with a good helping of educational value, inspiration and laughter. He thoughtfully tailors each performance to meet the needs of each grade level. He engages students with interactive activities throughout his performances. He is accessible, punctual, fun to work with and went above and beyond. His mobile stop motion animation stations were user friendly enough for a kindergartener, but still cool enough for a 5th grader. He exceeded RPE's expectations in every way." -- Jamie Carpenter, River Place Elementary PTA
E4 Youth E4 Youth • Multi-discipline, Writing/literary arts, Visual art, Music, www.e4youth.org film/digital Carl Settles, Founder/Executive Director • [email protected] High School 512-917-2551 • In-school programming • After-school programming • In school teacher professional development
Description E4 Youth uses the arts, sciences and technology to bridge the gap into the creative economy. We work with teachers to implement our Employability Curriculum through professional development and support, provide college mentor led after school enrichment clubs in journalism, audio / video production, graphic design, coding and music. E4 Youth also provides workplace tours, job shadow, internship and apprenticeship opportunities.
Previous Experience/References Pfulgerville High School - David Robb, [email protected] Manor High School - Shannon Park, [email protected]
Testimonial E4 Youth has provided a wealth of opportunities for my students to gain valuable experience in creative fields. I've seen my students grow immensely over the year and look forward to doing more. Rakeda Ervin, Manor HS - Audio Video Production
Elisabet Ney Museum, City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department www.austintexas.gov/elisabetney Lindsay Barrras, Education Curator Oliver Franklin, Museum Site Coordinator Elisabet Ney Museum [email protected] ; [email protected] • Visual Arts, Writing, Multi-Discipline 512-458-2255 (History, Social Studies, Architecture) • K-12th grade • In-school programming • In-school teacher professional development Description Field trips In-school visits We are meeting with AISD Social Studies teams to continue to develop exciting new opportunities as we innovate new efforts and programming. We have many access points for STEM and STEAM as well as History, Language Arts, Social Studies, and more. We address TEKS for every grade.
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) MACCaustin.org Marina Islas, Culture & Arts Education Coordinator Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center [email protected] (512) 974-3786 • Visual Arts, Digital Media, Theatre, Dance, Music, and Wellness • K-12th Grade • In-school and afterschool programming • Paid Teen Fellowship • Professional Development Intensives • Exhibit Tours and Corresponding Art Activities
Description: The Education Department within the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center seeks to provide dynamic, innovative, and socially relevant programming that preserves, creates, and promotes Mexican American and Latinx cultural arts and heritage. The ESB-MACC Education Department offers Saturday workshops, studio classes, seminars, and camps for all ages, providing opportunities for participants to enhance their understanding and appreciation of Mexican American and other Latinx cultures.
Juventud: Coyuntura del Arte / Uniting Youth Through Art -- This bilingual arts afterschool program brings youth together to learn about Latinx culture while exploring various arts mediums such as painting, performance, puppetry, capoeira, and more! Bus pickup provided to Zavala, Sanchez, and Metz Elementary Schools. Latinx Teen Leadership Program -- Teens awarded a fellowship will be PAID to explore their community, gain cultural arts leadership training, work experience, resume support, and more! Latinx Teen Digital Media Workshops -- Teens will explore digital media using state of the art equipment and software for graphic design, stop motion animation, and 3D printing. Sábados en Familia | One Saturday a Month | 10-11am and 1-2pm | FREE Join us for a day filled with FREE art and wellness classes. We will offer a total of six classes throughout the day; each geared toward either Pre-K, youth (5-12), and teens/adults so the whole family can spend the day in an enriching cultural experience!
Testimonial: “Great job diversifying the classes with dance, exercise, art, theater, cultural and social themes. I will definitely enroll my daughter to next year's summer camp.” “Thank you to the entire staff for making my child interested and excited to come to a camp. Compared to other camps, she has been most comfortable and happy with this one.” “Thank you all for a great two weeks. Our children were ready to get to camp every day. They had lots of fun and learned a lot at the same time. The staff's enthusiasm for the program and the kids is very much appreciated. Thank you!” “Topics are more focused and structured than other programs. There are more participating staff that are very involved.”
Forklift Danceworks Forklift Danceworks www.forkliftdanceworks.org/leaps-bounds • Dance, Multi-Discipline Krissie Marty, Director of Education • Pre K – 12th grade [email protected] • In-school programming and teacher 512-222-5287 professional development • After-school programming • Professional Development Intensives
Description: Leaps and Bounds is a creative movement program for Austin youth taught by Forklift Danceworks' Teaching artists. Students of all ages participate in developmentally appropriate dance experiences where they solve problems and make personal, creative choices in movement. Students express themselves and their understanding of curriculum concepts while collaborating within a group. Moving is learning!
Learning in Motion extends our creative movement classes for students to include teachers. During the residency, a classroom teacher co-teaches with a Teaching Artist to share strategies for using movement across the curriculum. Coaching and clinical practice helps teachers put learning into motion.
We offer customized programming for schools in dance and movement.
Previous Experience/References Brooke Elementary, Griselda Galindo-Vargas, principal [email protected] Travis Heights, Elementary, Lisa Robertson, principal [email protected]
Testimonial "Seamless integration of movement into content learning." - Tonya Penney, Teacher/Team Leader, Travis Heights Elementary
Fusebox http://www.fuseboxfestival.com Fusebox Brad Carlin, Managing Director • Dance, Film/Digital, Music, Theater, Visual [email protected] Art, Writing/Literary Arts, Multi-Discipline th 512-800-3066 • K – 12 grade • After-school programming Description Fusebox has provided unique, project-based opportunities for young people to engage with our Fusebox Festival artists from around the world each spring. Previous programs have included "Haircuts By Children," "Fashion Machine," and the filmmaking project "La Loma (or the place sometimes called Hungry Hill)".
Previous Experience/References Eastside Memorial High School (Bryan Miller - [email protected]) Blackshear Elementary (Betty Jenkins - [email protected]) Govalle Elementary (Stacey Smith - [email protected])
Generous Art Generous Art Generousart.org • Visual Art, Professional Development for Creatives Jennifer Chenoweth, Executive Director • High School [email protected] • In-school programming and teacher professional development 512-482-0747 or 512-477-0658 • After-school programming
Description Generous Art's Raising Artists program includes *professional development workshops *guest artists in schools *mentorships *student internships *articles and resources *exhibition opportunities
Previous Experience/References The University of Texas at Austin - College of Fine Arts, citywide through the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin, launching program in schools 2015-2016 with pilot program at McCallum Fine Arts Academy
Testimonial Through funding from Texas Women on the Arts, we created a Focus Group for high school students. Here is a quote from a student: "I would tell teachers that this program is a really good way to inform students about their possibilities as an artist. Unfortunately, public and private school art programs kind of have this mentality of getting you in and out the door as quickly and painlessly as possible. This program really works with the individual and teaches them about the risks and advantages of pursuing a creative career. "
Glass Half Full Theatre Glass Half Full Theatre www.GlassHalfFullTheatre.com • Theatre Caroline Reck, Producing Director • Elementary and middle school [email protected] • In-school programming 512-541-9192
Description On-Campus performance. Elementary schools: Bilingual performance of Cenicienta: A Bilingual Cinderella Story (focus on poetry, puppetry, imagination, self-realization). Middle Schools: An earth science show featuring statistics/ math/ science called "Seeking Solutions for Ocean Pollution."
Previous Experience/References Ridgetop Elementary, Kara Schultz (V.P.), [email protected]
Golden Hornet goldenhornetproject.org Golden Hornet – Graham Reynolds Artistic Director Graham Reynolds • Music [email protected] • K – 12th grade 512-773-4653 • In-school programming
Description Usually I've gone into schools to talk to kids about what life is like as a composer, how making music for film, and things like that. Also optional is to perform music that I or other composers have written for Golden Hornet concerts.
Usually my visits have been on the personal side as a guest of music or film teachers rather than with Golden Hornet so my personal name might make for sense for inquiries. I've talked and worked with McCallum, Austin Waldorf School, etc.
Graphite Squad Graphite Squad www.graphitesquad.com • Visual art Laurie Mann, Founder • K-12 [email protected] • In-school programming 512-363-9376 • After school programming • In-school teacher professional development
Description Learning to draw doesn't have to depend on talent - it is a teachable skill, just like reading or mathematics. As educators, we've propagated the talent myth, but with the Graphite Squad drawing curriculum, your 4th-8th graders can learn college level skills that will enable them to communicate in the universal language of drawing. Let's bust those myths & equip our students with Spatial Intelligence & Design Thinking skills that will empower them for the 21st Century. Graphite Squad is available as comprehensive drawing curriculum to be used by Art Teachers, or as an After School Program that is hosted by your school. In the After School Program, we provide all curriculum, materials and a trained Graphite Squad Instructor at your school.
Previous Experience/References We've taught this same curriculum for 12 years in private lessons to individual students. Group classes for both adults and children of all ages have been taught at The Contemporary Austin, Marmalade Skies (temporarily closed) & 8th Street Studio (no longer in business) in Summer Camp format. In After School Program format, we've taught this curriculum at Steiner Ranch HOA. Contact for The Contemporary is Matthew Hoggle, [email protected] Contact for Steiner Ranch HOA, Sharon Adams, Community Manager, [email protected]
Testimonial I wanted to be sure I gave my son a chance to give me feedback in private, but before we were even out the door he said the lesson was “the funnest thing ever.” Thank you. It was a pleasure to meet you.” -Susan, Lawyer/Mom of 10 year old after his first lesson “I was amazed at the ability everyone acquired by the end of the course. I feel more confident in my own skills. This class is perfect for beginners.” – Judy, adult student at The Contemporary Austin
Hey Lolly Music www.heylollymusic.com Hey Lolly Music Laura Freeman • Music, puppetry Writer/Performer • Pre-K-2nd Grade [email protected] • In-school programming 512-567-3626
Description Original puppet musicals, musical performances, song writing workshops Previous Experience/References Murchison Elementary, Plugerville, TX – Jennifer Coleman – 512-594-6021 Boone Elementary, Rosalee Patel – 512-431-9998
Testimonial "Our elementary school library brought in the talented Laura Freeman and her Armadillo Alice show to serve as a reading reward for our students who had achieved their reading goals. All students who were in attendance, regardless of grade level or gender, LOVED the performance--especially the creative use of puppetry. The students thought it was funny and entertaining and CLEVER! Engaging for all and a true treat. --Jennifer Coleman, Murchison Elementary, Pflugerville, TX”
Lannaya Drum & Dance Lannaya Drum & Dance http://lannaya.org • Dance, Music, Multi-Discipline, West Tonya Pennie Managing Director / Booking African Drum and Dance [email protected] • K-12th grade 855-LANNAYA (855-526-6292) • In-school and After-school programming • Professional Development Intensives Description The Rhythm & Movement of West Africa is an on-campus, interactive arts education program appropriate for students in grades K-12. The program complements STARR and TEKS requirements by introducing music vocabulary, authentic instruments, dance and math, history, geography and culture.
Features energetic dancing to traditional, live West African drumming, vibrantly costumed performers, a brief history of musical instruments, and call/response songs in English and SuSu (a Guinean language). This program can be tailored per presenter, and can be presented in 30-45 minute increments during general assembly, and back-to-back performances. Schools can be provided with assessment materials, in addition to educational materials. Suitable for small/large audiences and diverse facilities. During the program students will:
• See, hear and learn about traditional musical instruments from Guinea, West Africa; • See traditional costumed dances; • Learn how math and dance are related through time and space; dance movement can be all sorts of circles and lines (geometry!); • Learn call and response song(s); • Learn about the continent of Africa’s distinct geography [54 countries!] and languages; • Understand new vocabulary and use it; • Identify patterns and recognize their significance; • Learn about the cultural history and background of West African drum and dance, as records of human achievement; • Be invited onstage to learn traditional dance steps!
Other programs include workshops, Diasporic movement classes, or music clinics on-campus (45 min minimum). Features one lead instructor, and drum accompaniment scheduled as needed. Interactive instructional workshops in either Diasporic dance, drumming [or both!] are incorporated in classroom activities. Music workshops: students will explore musical phrasing, singing, listening, and the elements of music. Dance workshops: students will explore the elements of dance, phrasing, creating through improvisation, and creating dances that tell a story. For both, students will explore music or dance as a reflection of West African culture.
Previous Experience/References Baldwin Elementary 12200 Meridian Park Blvd. Austin, TX 78739 Susan Stevens, Music Teacher, 512-841-8939 KIPP Austin Vista Middle School 5107 I-35 South, Suite A Austin, TX 78744 Stacye Markey, M.A. Dance Educator, KIPP Austin [email protected] 512-962-4936 (c)
Latinas Unidas Por El Arte - LUPE Arte www.lupearte.net Violet Leos LUPE Arte [email protected] • Dance, Film/Digital, Music, Theater, Visual Art, 512 228-2592 Writing/Literary Arts, Multi-Discipline, Photography st th Sulipsa Luque, Program Coordinator • 1 – 8 grades [email protected] • In-school programming for Middle Schools 512 626-1835 • After-school programming for Elementary Schools
Description Latinas Undias Por Arte (LUPE Arte) is a multi-media multidisciplinary art education organization serving youth and supporting artists by providing culturally relevant programming. LUPE Arte offers programs in Latino arts and cultural awareness for students and their families and offers innovative hands on activities that complement student’s creative learning. Our art programs encourages team-building, teaches leadership skills, and enhances self-esteem while promoting personal responsibility. We offer classes during and after school based on best practices. Other activities include workshops, day camps, and seminars.
Previous Experience/References Zavala Elementary, Jennifer Hernandez, 512 414-2318 Joslin Elementary, Stephanie Beverding, 512 414-2094 Reilly Elementary, Ismael Rosales, 512-414-4464
Testimonial I must acknowledge the impact LUPE Arte has had on me, personally. As a female performer and choreographer of South Asian descent, I understand that mainstream artistic opportunities are sometimes limited, inaccessible, or irrelevant to our experience or creative impulses. I especially appreciate the chance to share my knowledge and creative passion with the young women artists of tomorrow and to be compensated for it by an organization that values artists and what they contribute to society. As the girls left the workshop, one of my students came up to me and confided excitedly, “My aunt says I can take more dance classes!” This is what LUPE Arte does: Inspires and enables women to make and share art and leave their marks on the world. I hope to work with LUPE Arte again and strongly recommend them as recipients of the Excellence Award. Sincerely, Priya Sircar
Latinitas www.latinitasmagazine.org Latinitas Sylvia Butanda, Program Director • Multi-discipline [email protected] • After school (3rd – 8th grades) 512-900-0304 • In school teacher professional development (K-12)
Description Latinitas has worked with girls of color to combat gender and cultural stereotypes since its origin via: *30 media/tech/cultural literacy clubs a year at Title 1 schools in Austin and El Paso *18 1-day conferences on coding, entrepreneurialism, college attainment and health *60 free workshops at public housing/libraries a year *10 weeks of camp a year with 10s of thousands in financial aid provided to girls in need *524 tech, media and other professional guest presenters since 2002 *Dozens of service learning scholarships awarded to college students *An annual editorial mentorship for 20 teens nationwide *1000s of articles and blogs published+2 print issues *An alumni program for 100s of college Latinas seeking networking opportunities
Previous Experience/References Pleasant Hill Elementary - Principal Sharon Stoner [email protected] Blazier Elementary - site coordinator [email protected]>
Testimonial “My daughter Trinity enjoyed Code Chica so much she hasn’t stopped talking about it. She’s also made a second webpage and is teaching her friends at school what she’s learned!” – Trinity’s mom, Chevaun
Leap of Joy Leap of Joy leapofjoy.org • Dance, theater, writing/literary arts, multidisciplinary Judy Richardson, Director • Pre-K-12th grades [email protected] • In school and after school program 512-507-3310 • In school teacher development
Description Leap of Joy teaches dance to students from pre-k through high school. Dance instruction includes ballet/contemporary with creative movement, jazz, hip hop, musical theater, Latin, improv, scripting and theater. Though LOJ works with all grades from PreK to high school, the class is geared to be developmentally appropriate based on age, gender and grade level. Previous Experience/References Hart Elementary - Joel De La Torre, Site Coordinator 409-771-450 Bertha Sadler Means Young Women's Academy -Tiphany Orticke Boys & Girls Club.512-577-5728
Testimonial "Leap of Joy is an outstanding partner. The instructors are well trained and the curriculum is developmentally appropriate and engaging. Leap of Joy staff go the extra mile in providing a high quality fine arts experience for our youth." John Shanks, Project Director, ACE Austin, Austin Independent School District
Long Center for Performing Arts www.thelongcenter.org Long Center for Performing Arts Ginger Morris, Director of Education [email protected] • High School 512-457-5159 • In-school and after school programming • Teacher professional development Description The Long Center’s Education program sets a national standard of innovation and excellence by creating and fostering programs that have a profound impact on our youth, our schools and our community.
Previous Experience/References St. Stephen's Episcopal School TEXAS ARTS PROJECT 15+ schools for the GREATER AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS
Testimonial “...Working at the Long Center, our students saw a theatre running with the utmost degree of professionalism. From the pit orchestra, choreographer, stage managers, sound technicians, stage hands, and riggers -- all the components worked together towards the common goal of making each performance excel. In our world of High School Theatre competition, it is a rare event which allows our students to interact with one other in such a positive and collaborative manner. Our students brought this energy back to our campus and it truly has spread through all of our work. At our high school we typically do a musical every other year, but as a direct result of GAHSMTA, we decided to produce a musical last fall, with high levels of enthusiasm from our students.” High school teacher who participated in the ceremony.
Martha Hannah, Medieval Comedienne Martha Hannah • Theater, Music, Multi-Discipline, Writing/Literary Arts & Stand-Up Historian • 3rd grade – 12th grade www.marthahannah.com • In-school programming and teacher professional development Martha Hannah • After-school programming [email protected] • Professional Development Intensives 512.913.6263
Description 1. Unique, Fun, Participatory, Live Music School performance of 'Tudors & Fleas &To Be or Not to Be' - With Irish Drum, Cockney accent, colorful backdrops and live Medieval music, Maid Martha, in costume, presents Medieval stories, songs, jokes, ghost stories, history with audience participation, multi-media. Accompanied by talented violinist, Emmy Sue Adamson. 2. Author Visit of 'The Ghost of Hampton Court & Henry VIII' - Martha Hannah, as Maid Martha performs her beautifully illustrated book, 'The Ghost of Hampton Court', a haunting Henry VIII ghost story and discusses writing. Educational, historical with visually delightful multimedia and Q & A. 3. Motivating Creative Theater Workshops for Students & Educators, Cross curriculum, Inclusive, Creative Learning - 'Thinking on Your Feet', 'The Joy of Creativity' & 'Write Like No One's Watching' - all involve fun stories, theatre games, improvisation and teamwork.
Previous Experience/References In Austin: Lee Elementary (Jenny Day, Librarian) and Caldwell Elementary, Gus Garcia YMLA (Rebecca Abbott, Academic Dean), Webb Middle School (Emerson Wolf, Librarian), Joslin Elementary (Stephanie Beverding, Librarian). Martha Hannah is currently and has been, for the past 16 years, a performing artist and arts in education teaching artist on the Texas Commission on the Arts Performing Arts Touring Roster. Over the past 25 years she has also been a Performing Artist on the Touring Rosters of the Kentucky Center for the Arts, the Tennessee Arts Commission, the Mid-America Arts Alliance and also in North Carolina, Indiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska.
Testimonial "Martha has the enviable gift of being able to address and relate to students of all ages, and I have watched her pull into participation the most unlikely students (particularly on the high school level). Her performances are funny and entertaining but also educational, and every time I catch one of her performances I learn new things. She, of course, focuses on higher order thinking skills. While she is presenting, she also involves the teachers, and she models behavior and activities that they can carry back to their own classrooms to use. I can’t recommend her highly enough." Rosalind Eyre, District Lead Librarian Beaumont Independent School District. See www.marthahannah.com for more testimonials.
Matt Sandbank's Shadow Factory Matt Sandbank’s Shadow Factory www.sandbankshadowfactory.com • Theater, Writing/Literary Arts, Shadow Puppetry Matt Sandbank, owner • K – 5th grade [email protected] • In-school programming and teacher professional 505-816-8379 development • After-school programming • Professional Development Intensives
Description I offer shadow puppetry programs that link to the Language Arts and Humanities curriculum, and I offer workshops and residencies that bring together the art forms of poetry and shadow puppetry and result in students creating poems and/or puppets of their own.
Previous Experience/References Paragon Mills Elementary School, Nashville, TN contact: Teresa Davis, [email protected] Cumberland Heights Elementary School Clarksville, TN contact: Michael Rose, [email protected]
Testimonial "Matt Sandbank is amazing, and his love of poetry is rubbing off on the kids! They are writing because they want to!" ~Karla Banks Mooreland Heights Elementary School Knoxville, TN
Media Awareness Project www.MediaAwarenessProject.org Media Awareness Project Nina Medeiros [email protected] • Media Arts/Social Justice Art, Photography and Film 818-512-0819 • K – 12th grade
• In-school programming and teacher professional development • After-school programming Description • Professional Development Intensives Our programming is customized for each individual grade and more specifi cally for each campus - to address the specific ways campuses want to engage their students, teachers, and administrators in using media for community engagement, cultural expression, and social change.
Our two top performing programs are YouthVOiCE TV - we work with kids/classes to produce TV segments then cut it together to create programming with our local KLRU affiliate. We also offer the Media Leadership Program - teaching students, teachers, and administrators how to plan, develop, create and distribute social awareness/social justice campaigns. We provide "Media-artist-in-residence' programs to place workin media makers on campus in collaboration with specific classes or campus goals to create multi-media projects, exhibitions, etc.
Previous Experience/References Linder Elementary - Sandra Gray; Blazier Elementary - Genevieve Deas; Paredes Middle, Eastside Memorial - Jackie Andre with Glamour Girls. More references upon request.
Testimonial "For the past 2 years I had the pleasure of working with Nina Medieros and her amazing Media Awareness Project (MAP) team in afterschool programming at Blazier Elementary School. MAP has been working their mission, "to empower youth to use media for community engagement, cultural expression & social change," while leading their Media Awareness projects 2 days a week through our Afterschool Program. This past semester they ended the year with the student's work on display at the Thinkery. Talk about giving youth a voice!
As the program director it is my job to find partners in the community that not only have a passion and a talent to share but who can also work with at-risk youth. It has been evident the vision of MAP with every instructor that we have had the pleasure of working with. MAP's vision says "We see a dynamic relationship between youth and the communities they live in, where teaching kids to create and use media facilitates learning, growth & participation." This has been evident in the work that they have done in our south Austin community!
To sum it up, MAP has made an impact on our campus, our community, and most importantly, our students. They have given our students a voice and helped to develop new life time skills. -- Genevieve Deas, Blazier Elementary
Mexic-Arte Museum Mexic-Arte Museum www.mexic-artemuseum.org • Visual Art Olivia Tamzarian, Education Coordinator • 4th – 12th is grant-funded; can work with all grades [email protected] • In-school programming and teacher professional 512-200-7277 (office) 914-388-1722 (cell) development • After-school programming Description • Professional Development Intensives Mexic-Arte Museum’s Screen It! program introduces underserved students, between ages 10 and 17, to principles of screen printing and related careers in the arts. Practicing artist educators conduct courses at local schools. For younger students, artist educators guide them through a basic introduction of screen printing techniques –from the creation of stencils to a final poster design project. For teens, Screen It! provides the opportunity to learn the Adobe Photoshop interface as a means of creative expression. Students experience the serigraphy process by creating their very own t- shirts and related products at a local print studio. All Mexic-Arte education programs are TEKS aligned.
Previous Experience/References Akins High School, Melissa Royer, [email protected] Travis High School, Kelly Greene, [email protected]
Move Your Tale Move Your Tale www.moveyourtale.com • Theater Kristin Henn, Managing and Artistic Director • K-12th grades [email protected] • In-school programming 512-809-0017 • In-school teacher professional development and PD residencies Description Move Your Tale works with students and educators to incorporate the tenets of Improv into both performance and process based work. Improv develops a flexible mindset, enhances listening skills, explores process and encourages collaboration to find original solutions. Improvised storytelling and improv exercises alleviate the anxiety of finding the single correct answer, allowing students to take risks reach innovative conclusions.
Previous Experience/References Financial Literacy through Improv at Pease Elementary Matthew Nelson Improv in Action at Gullett Elementary, Janie Ruiz
Musical Connections / Flying Balalaika Brothers www.musicalconnections.net www.fbb.rocks Musical Connections/Flying Balalaika Bros. Sergey Vashchenko, Executive Director • Music 512-656-6865 • K-12th grade [email protected] • In-school programming and teacher professional development Description 1. Stage performance: Eastern-European music and culture, Russian Folk Music, Instruments, Musical TemposBand introduces students to traditional Slavic folk instruments of the string and wind family, drums/percussion q Band explains and demonstrates how these instruments produce their sound q Correlates and contrasts the instruments to more familiar folk instruments by asking kids about their instruments at home and using comparison to build a relationship between students and the band as a teacher Objective: Slavic folk instruments, Eastern-European culture their relationship to the musical family of instruments, and how they sound and are played. Includes a presentation of four easy tempos in music: Lento, Andante, Allegro, and Presto.
Previous Experience/References Casis ES, Patty Martin - Principal - 512-414-2062 Bob Lewis ES, Sid Lawrence, Counselor - 210-397-2675
Testimonial “I am writing to support Sergey Vashchenko and Zhenya Rock, their cultural organization, Musical Connections. Orchestras in many major cities across the United States and Europe are struggling. The smaller classical programs, such as these presented by Musical Connections, are filling the void. The renown artists of Eastern Europe that Musical Connections brings to concert halls cross Texas can be heard only in the programs that they present. We are fortunate to have such fine talent in the area. I support this organization and the wonderful quality of programming they present.” -- Luci Baines Johnson / daughter of ex-President Johnson – LBJ
Paramount Theatre Paramount Theatre www.austintheatre.org • Dance, Film/digital, Music, Theater, Visual Art, Brian Fahey, Associate Director of Education Writing/Literary Arts, Multi-Discipline [email protected] • Founding Creative Learning Initiative Arts Partner th (512) 692-0524 • Pre-K – 12 grade • In-school programming and teacher professional development • After-school programming • Professional Development Intensives Description We offer Student Matinees of professional theatre for young audiences at the Paramount and Stateside Theatres for students Pre-K through 12th grade. In our Literacy to Life program for 3rd grade, students' creative writing is brought to life. STEM Through the Arts is for 4th grade and uses the creative arts to teach science, technology, engineering and math content.
Previous Experience/References Highland Park Elementary Katie Peña, Principal [email protected] Hart Elementary Michael Kimberlin, 3rd GradeTeacher [email protected]
Previous Experience/References It is with great enthusiasm that I write in support of the Paramount Theatre’s various education outreach programs. My students and I have been lucky enough to participate in STEM Through the Arts and Literacy to Life over the past several years, and the impact has not only been felt in our classroom, but campus-wide. My collaboration with the Paramount began with Literacy to Life residencies for both sections of my third grade bilingual language arts class during my first year teaching. Reilly receives Title I funding, and 93% of our students receive free or reduced lunch. Through LTL, my students blossomed into creative writers who valued their own voices. Many of my students who were more linguistically reserved and shy came out of their shells and felt empowered because in the LTL curriculum, all of their ideas were valued and they were able to express themselves freely in English and in Spanish. STEM Through the Arts continued to validate my students’ creativity, but in the realm of problem solving. We were able to explore various math and science standards-aligned topics within the context of a carefully woven mystery that piqued everyone’s interest as we gathered clues and learned new skills. I saw my students’ levels of engagement soar through the roof as they eagerly waited for the next clue to be revealed. Students explored a variety of problem solving strategies in the process in order to arrive at the ultimate solution to the mystery, which bolstered their confidence in applying problem solving strategies to their independent work after the program. Another incredible benefit that I reaped from the educational outreach opportunities visiting my classroom was professional growth. I grew instructionally and was able to apply many of the concepts and strategies from STEM Through the Arts and Literacy to Life to other facets of my teaching as a result of my participation in such a creatively integrated curricular program. All of our experience at Reilly with the Paramoutn has enhanced the lives of our students academically, socially, and creatively. I would highly and readily recommend STEM Through the Arts and Literacy to Life to any other school to offer culturally enriching experiences to its students. Eliza Gordon [email protected] Former 4th Grade Bilingual Teacher Margaret T. Reilly Elementary School Current Bilingual Reading Specialist Brooke Elementary
Partners for Education, Agriculture and Sustainability (PEAS) www.peascommunity.org Lauren Zappone Maples, Executive Director [email protected] PEAS • Garden/Outdoor/Nature-based Education 512-203-3597 • Pre-K – 5th grade • In-school programming and teacher professional development • Special Events
Description PEAS can customize an art/science or a nature arts workshop series for your school. If your school has gardens the arts programs can be centered around the garden. Our engaging, hands-on lessons and activities are TEKS aligned.
Previous Experience/References PEAS began in 2011 as a collective of educators, students, parents & community members operating the school and community organic farm at Cunningham Elementary in Austin, Texas. Over time the leadership committee realized the need in the community for assistance with school and community garden maintenance and educational support for garden programs and outdoor learning. PEAS is now an official 501c3 here to work with your school!
Pollyanna Theatre Company www.pollyannatheatrecompany.org Pollyanna Theatre Company Judy Matetzschk-Campbell, PhD • Theatre th Producing Artistic Director • Pre-K – 5 grade [email protected] • In-school programming and teacher professional 512-743-7966 development • After-school programming • Professional Development Intensives
Description Pollyanna offers customized classroom residencies for students in grades pre-K – 5 that link cross-curriculum to our performances. We offer school day performances at The Long Center and Professional Development for Teachers customized to meet your campus’ needs.
Previous Experience/References Have worked with Rodriguez ES, Dawson ES, and Sanchez ES in Pre-K
Testimonial “The LBJ Library has collaborated with the Pollyanna Theatre Company various times over the past few years providing opportunity to schools across Austin to learn about the Civil Rights movement. The play Liberty, Equality, and Fireworks!, geared toward upper elementary students, is a powerful lesson in how civil rights are still important in our world today. The message is strong and clear through the stellar script and performance Pollyanna provides for audiences.” -- Amanda Melancon, Education Specialist, LBJ Presidential Library and Museum
Positive RePercussions www.positiverepercussions.com Positive RePercussions • Music Erik Dunton th [email protected] • K-12 grade 512/766-3786 • In-school programming and teacher professional development • After-school programming
Description At Positive RePercussions, we believe that music should be not only valued as a form of entertainment, but also as vehicle of positive change in the lives of individuals and groups. We use the power of music and rhythm to produce non- musical outcomes. Positive RePercussions deliver high-quality, evidence-based recreational music-making programs that are specifically designed to meet the needs of each grade Including social emotional learning, and we also have programs designed for professional development as well.
School of Marimba www.learnmarimba.com Rattletree School of Marimba Rakefet Avramovitz, Program Director • Music th [email protected] • K-12 grade (512)417-2041 • In-school programming and teacher professional development • After-school programming
Description In Zimbabwe, music is an important aspect of everyday life. There is no separation between performer and audience. We bring this holistic musical understanding to workshops and performances, tailoring instruction to any skill level. We work with students of all ages and musical backgrounds. Our programs are tailored to the needs of each presenter, and compliment STARR and TEKS requirements by introducing music vocabulary, authentic instruments, history, geography and culture. Sample Performance: Students and teachers are invited on a 45 minute exploration of Zimbabwean music and culture. Rattletree’s high-energy, interactive show gets everyone dancing, learning about traditional instruments, clapping, singing-along, and asking questions. Performances are appropriate for students of all ages. Sample Workshop: A typical workshop consists of a 30-45 minute interactive discussion about traditional Zimbabwean instruments - what they are, how they are played, and most importantly, how to actively listen to the music. The discussion may be followed by a hands-on workshop. We will guide the students through an exploration a traditional Shona music on the marimbas. At the conclusion of the workshop, the participants will be able to play a song together. This hands-on workshop may be followed by a school wide assembly. The Rattletree School of Marimba will perform a 45 minute high- energy concert, culminating in a performance with the band accompanied by the workshop participants. The entire audience is invited to participate with clapping, singing, and dancing.
Previous Experience/References Kealing Middle School Cedar Creek Elementary
Testimonial "Joy. If there is a single word that can be used to describe a room of children enjoying Marimba music, it has to be joy. The joy on their faces was contagious, the movement of their feet was captivating, and their laughter was sublime. The parents, staff, and children at Forest Trail were fortunate to enjoy a performance by Rattletree School of Marimba and it was an experience of a lifetime. I hope that all students are able to witness and learn this wonderful style of music. Their presentation is a gift." -Kara Brown, Parent & Teacher, Forest Trail Elementary
Roots & Rhythms Roots & Rhythms www.rootsandrhythms.org • Interactive school assemblies: K-5th grades Sevylla del Mazo, Founder and Teaching Artist • In school and after-school residencies: 3- [email protected] 5th grades. 512-717-1496 • In school teacher professional development
Description Multi-disciplinary, percussion based, teaching artist residencies leading to a student driven culminating performance; one time percussion workshops meeting STAAR requirements in geography, science, and math; interactive team- building assembly performances; professional development.
Previous Experience/References Pilot program (entering 9th consecutive year) Houston Elementary School; Principal Elia Diaz Camarillo.
Testimonial "Sevylla understands how to translate her work to reach learners of all ages. Young people in Sevylla's classes not only get to experience drumming but they also learn to work collaboratively, to follow directions, to feel successful, and to better understand rhythms..." Katie Dawson, Adjunct Professor, Imagine Safer Schools, Program Coordinator University of Texas at Austin
Spectrum Theatre Company Spectrum Theatre Company www.spectrumatx.com • 3rd-12th grades Dr. Billy Harden • In-school and afterschool programming Executive Director • Professional Development [email protected] 512-497-1157 or 512-999-0808
Description 3rd - 5th: Drama Classes & Reader's Theater 6th-8th: Drama Classes, Reader's, Theater in education Intervention program 9th-12th: Drama, Play Reading, Theater in School Intervention Program
Seasonal Theater/Drama Classes After School Theater Classes In-School Drama Classes Stage Performances Play Readings Professional Development Theater in School Intervention Programs
Previous Experience/References Texas Preparatory School, Austin Mr. Mark Terry, Director 512-496-3760
Testimonial “I am excited to tell you about the growth I've witnessed in my students since they've participated in the theater class offered by Dr. Harden at Texas Preparatory School in Austin. My students live in a drastically underserved community and have had many challenges in their lives. These challenges have shaped their habits and personalities in ways which can make it difficult to move into a position of community responsibility. I have watched Dr. Harden and Ms. McDonald help these students become a tight community of support for each other. They've shown respect for the kids and helped them to understand the importance of respect for each other. One of my students began this class with his shoulders curved in and his head hung low as he communicated. In a matter of weeks, this wonderful young man has transformed into someone who wants to communicate his ideas, one who has found his strengths and is willing to take the lead role in his own success. All of my students have transformed and are realizing their own strengths, as well as the strengths of their classmates. Their self-esteem and sense of self worth have been boosted and they have a new understanding of their potential. What a wonderful gift! In addition, parents, community members as well as myself, have had the opportunity to recognize strengths in these children, giving us a new understanding of what they are capable of. This program will be something they will remember for the rest of their lives, as an opportunity to be great! It is my hope that the program continues for my future students and for many other students as well. This is an integral part in the future of these kids.” -- Mimi Dolan Texas Preparatory School, Austin
Tapestry Dance Company Tapestry Dance Company tapestry.org • Dance Acia Gray, Executive/Artistic Director th • K-12 grade (512) 695-6560 • In-school programming and teacher professional
development
• After-school programming • Professional Development Intensives Description Tapestry Dance Company is a multi-form dance company that specializes in tap dance. We offer in-school-lecture- demonstrations and workshops called “Rhythm, Dance, Music & You!” • The lecture-demonstrations are for all ages K-8, usually last 45 minutes and can be adapted to fit into your schedule. • Rhythm workshops are for 1 or 2 classes at a time and give students a “feet on” experience • Our artists can perform in your cafeterium or on a stage and we only need a way to amplify our music and a microphone. • Program topics can range for the importance of staying in school, relating dance to STEM subjects, and the importance of integrity and perseverance in life.
Previous Experience/References St. Elmo, Galindo, Blackshear
Testimonial Every year we receive cards, pictures, and surveys from teachers and students telling us how much they love us visiting their school. One of the most common responses is how much they enjoy the opportunity to ask questions to the performers after the shows.
Teatro Vivo teatrovivo.org Teatro Vivo Rupert Reyes - Artistic Director • Theatre [email protected] • K-5th grade 512 9707016 • In-school and after-school programming
Description Bilingual creative dramatics, playwriting workshop for 3rd and 4th grade, yoga and mindfulness practice
Previous Experience/References Travis Heights Elementary: Lisa Robertson, principal 2010 Alameda Dr, Austin, TX 78704 (512) 414-4495
Texas Folklife Texas Folklife www.texasfolklife.org Charlie Lockwood, Acting Director • Film/Digital, Writing/Literary Arts, Multi-Discipline, Radio Broadcast, Folk & Traditional Arts [email protected] th th 512-441-9255 • 6 grade – 12 grade Brian Griffith, • In-school programming and teacher professional "Stories from Deep in the Heart" Project Director development [email protected] • After-school programming • 850-419-2510 Professional Development Intensives
Description “Stories from Deep in the Heart” is an award-winning in depth folklore and audio documentary training for Austin and Central Texas high public school students and teachers. Participants create short, broadcast quality audio documentaries on the stories, folklore, arts and traditions of their families and communities. Participants are teachers and students from schools identified by AISD and other districts as undergoing critical population changes, schools with a high percentage of at-risk youth, and schools that have pressing need of cultural diversity training. Our "Stories" project team is available for introductory presentations for students at your school, teacher in-service program presentations. The program includes a “Summer Institute”, a 5-day workshop training for teachers and students selected by an application process to work with professional folklorists, journalists and radio producers. The series concludes with a free public reception and presentation of the finished audio stories created during the workshop. Teachers who complete the Summer Institute are eligible to implement the in-depth version of the program in their classroom the following school year. Learn more: http://www.texasfolklife.org/storiesfromdeepintheheart.html
Previous Experience/References Fall 2014 -Martin Middle School. Contact: Jennifer Karydas ([email protected]) Spring 2015 - McCallum High School. Contact: Rachel Murray ([email protected])
Testimonial I am a public school teacher who heard about Texas Folklife’s 2014 Stories Summer Institute workshop via public radio in Austin, TX. My personal interest in radio stories and the folk arts was piqued as I heard the advertisement for this summer professional development course. As a teacher, I am very burned out by the summer time. All of the extra hours and the needs of my students have taken their toll and I want to nurture my own curiosity and find my own sense adventure towards learning. I realized this would be such an interesting course for me to learn something new, something I loved. I enrolled in the course and it was everything I dreamed it to be. The opportunity to learn the skill and art of radio stories, work collaboratively with piers and explore and research an area of folk art in my community was such an invigorating experience. The instruction was excellent, the curriculum was fabulous and it was a very well organized program. Teachers are the most difficult audience for professional development because we are trained in pedagogy and learning. Therefore, when you satisfy and impress a group of teachers in your professional development workshop, you know you have done a great job! Texas Folklife did just that. Having a radio story as our final project was a point of pride for both myself and my teacher colleagues. If only our school district would take notice and learn from Texas Folklife. We would have many more happy teachers in the profession. At the end of the workshop, we were challenged to come up with ideas for integrating this model into our classroom. This was my favorite part. I was now an inspired and energized teacher who wanted to share her experience with her students. I teach dance, I was very interested in capturing the voices of my students. Since they identify as dancers, they are often more comfortable expressing themselves with their bodies than they are with their voices. Since dance is a part of cultural heritage, I wanted to document the stories of the dancers. My idea was to have a colleague’s radio production class interview my dance students. That way the project also became a pier to pier learning exchange. Since we are at an art school, sometimes the different strands develop ideas or stereotypes of what a dancer, or theatre kid, or visual artist is. The young students don't realize how they are playing into societal attitudes. I wanted the groups to have to really get to know each other, and pay attention to each other. I was so pleased when Texas Folklife brought the in-depth program to my school this spring and coached the students in radio production to create audio profiles of my dance students. It was so moving for the listeners who the audio pieces at our big spring dance concert. And the dancers learned that their literal voices matter as much as their bodies do. Stories from Deep in the Heart is an amazing project and provides a very important service to our students and our community. -Rachel Murray, Teacher, McCallum High School
Texas Music Partners Texas Music Partners www.texasmusicpartners.org • Technology, music, creative careers Kenny Felton – Executive Director/Founder • 3rd – 12th Grade [email protected] • In-school programming (512) 212-1923 • After-school programming
Description Texas Music Partners (TMP) is a pending 501(c)3 organization dedicated to partnering with Central Texas schools with two goals in mind:
1. Showing elementary and middle school students a creative approach to combining technology and music, to create projects with smart phones. The smart phone is a readily available, powerful tool that already exists in most households, thus eliminating the need to purchase other expensive high tech equipment. Students can use their creativity and technical ability to create fun projects and learn how these projects can turn into careers for the next generation of artists, engineers, software developers, videographers, photographers, producers, etc.
2. To bring professional musicians into Central Texas schools and show students how they work together to create something as exciting as music. Each season will be dedicated to a different style, artist, or theme and introduce the students to the history and evolution of that particular style of music.
TMP also has a group of courses called “Thinking Outside the Box” to help middle school and high school students think positively and keep creativity in the career decision process. More information at www.texasmusicpartners.org/products/
Getting students interested in the arts, combined with technology is a great way to help ensure they stay in school and have a goal. TMP’s mission is to enhance a student’s curiosity and get them interested in choosing a fun, creative future in school, whether it is band, orchestra, choir, theater, math, science, etc.
Previous Experience/References Lamar Fine Arts Academy, George Llewellyn, Principal. [email protected] (512) 414-4507 Virginia Rowland, Digital Media Instructor: [email protected]
Testimonial Stay tuned for upcoming testimonials
Texas Performing Arts http://texasperformingarts.org/get-involved/educational-programs Texas Performing Arts Brenda Simms • Dance, Music, Theater Education & Curriculum Development • 7th – 12th grades [email protected] • Performances at Bass Concert Hall (512)471-2131
Description We provide free daytime youth performances at Bass Concert Hall with related lesson plans for classroom teachers. We also offer a limited number of free tickets for teachers to bring students to evening performances.
UMLAUF Sculpture Garden UMLAUF Sculpture Garden Umlaufsculpture.org • Visual Arts Diane Sikes • 1st -12th grades Director of Programs • After-school programming and [email protected] In-school professional (512) 445-5582 development
Description TOURS: The UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum uses its collection of more than 200 sculptures, paintings, and drawings by 20th century American sculptor Charles Umlauf, to provide educational programs and experiences that encourage the understanding and appreciation of sculpture. This collection, with its wide range of materials, styles, and themes, is an excellent teaching tool. Docent lead tours are available Tuesday-Friday, 10 am - 4pm. Tours are approximately one hour and recommended for students in first grade and above. Tours include the largest touchable bronze collection in Texas, a guide to lead the tour, special exhibitions held in our gallery, and a Sculpture Safari. The UMLAUF provides free tours and admission to all public school groups.
PROGRAMING: Shaping Spaces, is held during the spring and fall semesters, this fun eight-week sculpture workshop designed for elementary-middle school students encourages creative thinking and meaningful engagement by exploring 3-D art. Art educators travel to communities and teach a session meeting with students once a week for eight consecutive weeks. Through this curriculum our goals are to: · Engage students in critical thinking by exploring themes of the human experience · Encourage youth to engage in meaningful dialogue that correlates to their lives and the community around them · Provide a space for youth to engage in self-expression through art making · Learn skills directly related to 3-D Art
Previous Experience/References Barton Hills Elementary Becky Pursley Bertha Sadler Means Middle School Boys and Girls Club Austin Sunshine Camps Texas Refugee Center of Austin Foundation Communities Austin
VSA Texas VSA Texas www.vsatx.org • Film/Digital, Theatre, Visual Art, Multi-Discipline, Celia Hughes Adaptive Activities and Special Education Executive Director • Founding Creative Learning Initiative Arts Partner [email protected] th • K-12 grade (specializes in Pre-K) 512-454-9912 • In-school programming and teacher professional
development • Professional Development Intensives
Description • VSA Texas provides inclusive and accessible multi-discipline arts teacher trainings and extensive classroom residencies for special education and pre-K classrooms. • Professional development in Universal Design for Learning and inclusive arts instruction for K-12 teachers, including special education teachers. • Placement of professional teaching artists in classrooms to lead UDL inclusive arts lessons over a series of 10-18 weeks • Professional development for Pre-K teachers in developmentally appropriate arts activities that include classroom demonstrations and coaching • Customized programming in a variety of artistic disciplines. PreK is a specialty.
Previous Experience/References Crockett High School, Dr. Robyn Turner, Ass't Principal for Arts and SPED. 512-414-7802 Lucy Read Pre-Kindergarten, Ami Cortes, Principal. [email protected].
Testimonial This program is such a gift for my students. They get to practice professional skills with equipment we don’t have accesss to at Crockett. They take ownership, gain confidence, follow directions, and learn skills helpful to their success in the “real” world of work and interaction.
ZACH Theatre ZACH Theatre Zachtheatre.org • Dance, Film/Digital, Music, Theater, Writing/Literary Chad Dike - Performing Arts School Manager Arts Nat Miller - Education Director • Founding Creative Learning Initiative Arts Partner Kate Shaw-Napp - Education Associate • In-school and after school programming [email protected] • In-school professional development and PD 512-476-0594 x236 residencies
Description Performing Arts Classes - Bring ZACH to your school. Students learn basic skills in acting, singing, or dancing in our fun classes. Arts Across the Curriculum - In these 5 week in school residencies, teachers learn how to activate vocabulary through embodiment of words. (3rd – 4th grades) Young Playwrights for Change - Middle School Students are invited to participate in writing plays to change the world. These workshops help students determine ideas and begin the process of playwrighting. Workshops on Demand - Have a subject or a class that you want to engage in a new and fun way, we can create a workshop for your class. STEAM in the Arts - Middle and High School Students come to ZACH for 1.5 hour master classes with Technical theatre professional. The program ties the art on stage to the science that drives it.
Previous Experience/References Sims Elementary - Mr. Mann - Arts Across the Curriculum.