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REGISTRATION IS OPEN! REACH: Drama and Dance Beyond the Classroom The 41st Annual CODE Conference Blue Mountain Resorts Blue Mountains, On October 21 - 23, 2011 The 2011 CODE Conference is produced in partnership To register as a delegate or to pay for your registration, click the links on Page 26. The 41st Annual Council of Ontario Drama and Dance Educators’ Provincial Conference REACH: Drama and Dance Beyond the Classroom Blue Mountain Resorts, The Blue Mountains, Ontario October 21 – 23, 2011 This year's conference, REACH: Drama and Dance Beyond the Classroom, focuses on the partnership between the arts educator and the performing artist. By working together in the classroom, school, or the community, artists and educators inspire and connect the arts to the student’s life beyond the classroom. "Drama and dance programs should provide opportunities for students to view and be exposed to a variety of performances/media and works by local, multicultural, and professional Canadian artists both within and outside the school... Modeling and mentoring can enrich not only the educational experience of students but also the life of the community." Ontario Curriculum: The Arts, 2009 This year`s conference highlights these themes: Creating and developing a unit of study or artist residency, from pre-planning to implementation to assessment and evaluation Extending the performing arts experience with classroom discussions and activities Exploring dance and drama from diverse communities and cultures Exploring social/community issues through drama/dance in a school or community setting Demonstrating strategies for teaching theatre and dance skills Incorporating new and emerging technologies into drama and dance programs Practical tips for the artist in the classroom Leave the conference ready to think outside the box and REACH beyond the classroom using drama and dance to enrich student learning and your personal practice. Experience a weekend filled with inspiration, connections, learning and laughter, as we provide you with the best possible professional drama and dance opportunity available in Eastern Canada. REACH to Blue Mountain Resorts near Collingwood, Ontario, your fall getaway. You can have it all: learning, rest, relaxation and a range of recreational activities, plus beautiful scenery, fabulous shopping and fine dining. Please see the Blue Mountain Resorts website for further details: www.bluemountain.ca 2011 CODE Conference Committee: Beverly Bonk, Pat McCarthy (Conference Co-Chairs), Jennifer Mavity, Carl Gambacort, Andrea Santangelo, Emily Noble, Jennifer Goodine, Glenys McQueen Fuentes, Helen Zdriluk, Kim Snider, Laura Bonfigli To register as a delegate or to pay for your registration, click the links on Page 26. 2 Special Features Friday Night Social brought to you by the CODE Mentors. This is a time to connect with old friends and welcome new ones. Maybe some surprises too! (Kandahar Room) Saturday Morning Opening Address by Kim Snider, President of CODE and Nasreen Khan, Arts Education Officer, Ontario Arts Council Saturday Lunchtime Keynote Speaker: Hannah Beatch: “I Can Dance A Better World” Reach Project Presentations: Dynamic Artist/ Educator collaborations in schools and communities. Come learn how artists and teachers work in partnerships to plan, implement and assess successful projects which inspire and engage learners of all ages. These are available as workshop selections. Energizer Workshops: Move, dance, renew your energy while learning skills for yourself and to share with your students.See the Workshop Descriptions for further details about these activities. Panel Discussion: This interactive session focuses on successful partnerships between performing artists and arts educators. Artists, members of arts organizations and educators share and discuss how they have worked together in the classroom, school, or the community to inspire and connect the arts to the student’s life beyond the classroom. Moderators: Patty Jarvis, Executive Director of Prologue to the Performing Arts and Michael Limerick, ACL of Arts at Monarch Park CI. Reach Out! Saturday evening will begin with our semi-formal Gala Dinner followed by a showcase and highlights from the day`s workshops. Later in the evening, dance the night away, or chat by the fire. Blue Mountain Resorts Activities: Mountain Bike Trails, Monterra Golf Course, Tennis Courts, Swimming Pool, Hot Tubs, Climbing Wall, Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster, Gym, Shops and Restaurants and much more! Please see the Blue Mountain Resorts website at www.bluemountain.ca for further details. IMPORTANT NOTE: CODE Conference Registration Fees DO NOT include CODE Membership. Only CODE Members who have registered and/or renewed their memberships so that they are active at the time of the conference are eligible to register and pay the CODE Member Fee. To become a member of CODE or renew your membership, please visit www.code.on.ca and register online to obtain this conference savings today. To register as a delegate or to pay for your registration, click the links on Page 26. 3 KEYNOTE SPEAKER Hannah Beatch is the founding Director of the Dandelion Dance Company; an inclusive dance company for young women that explores social issues through movement. She also founded and directs a school of interpretive movement for children: Tournesol Dance. Combining her classical dance training with her background in social work and children‘s rights, she facilitates in a manner that embraces all body types and abilities, and encourages children and youth to explore their feelings, reflections and experiences through movement. Her work has been embraced by schools, universities, and family shelters as a vehicle through which to help children build self-esteem, engage in team building and shift classroom dynamics towards a more inclusive and empathetic way of learning together. She is the author of the I Can Dance book and CD series which supports children of all abilities in dance exploration. Her latest book and DVD – I Can Dance a Better World, inspire and support youth in engaging in social issues through dance. Her educational resources have been adopted by multiple school boards across Canada. Ms. Beatch is a highly sought after speaker and workshop facilitator having presented at numerous universities and national and international Anti-Bullying and Inclusive Education conferences. The cumulative efforts of her work were recently honoured as Ms. Beatch accepted the 2010 Celebration of People - Education Award which recognizes leadership and commitment in providing and promoting inclusion and accessibility in education. Ms. Beatch resides in Ottawa with her husband and three children. The 2011 CODE Conference is produced in partnership To register as a delegate or to pay for your registration, click the links on Page 26. 4 Conference Overview/Agenda (Program subject to change) FRIDAY OCTOBER 21st, 2011 5:00 to 9:00 pm: Registration - Blue Mountain Inn Conference Lobby Free time for delegates to go io the village and enjoy one of the many fabulous dining establishments, shops, get settled, or visit the Trade Fair 5:00 pm: OnTEA meeting (Ontario Teacher Educators in the Arts) Reach Projects: Discover the exciting drama and dance initiatives taking place outside the classroom by top educators and artists Trade Fair: Inn Café 8:30 to 10:00 pm: Welcoming festivities led by Conference Mentors’ Committee: Kandahar Room. Light Snack and Refreshments (Cash Bar) SATURDAY OCTOBER 22nd, 2011 7:30 to 9:00 am: Breakfast: Meet your Regional Representative and visit with artists and educators 9:00 to 9:15 am: CODE President and OAC (Ontario Arts Council) and Delegate Welcome 9:00 am to 6:30 pm: Trade Fair. Open Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday morning 9:30 to 11:00 am: Workshop Session A 11:15 am to 12:45 pm: Workshop Session B 12:45 to 2:00 pm: Lunch and Partnership Showcase 2:00 to 3:30 pm: Workshop Session C 3:45 to 5:15 pm: Workshop Session D 5:15 to 7:00 pm : Relax and take advantage of all Blue Mountain Inn facilities. Visit the village or revisit the Trade Fair 7:00 – 8:00: Gala Dinner. Extra tickets for guests at the Saturday evening dinner can be purchased at registration 8:00 pm to ??: Reach Out! Showcase, Dance and Social SUNDAY OCTOBER 23rd, 2011 7:30 to 9:00 am: Breakfast 8:30 am – 12:00 pm: Trade Fair 8:45 to 9:45 am: CODE Annual General Meeting (AGM). All delegates are welcome! 10:00 to 11:30 am: Workshop Session E An afternoon in The Village or Collingwood To register as a delegate or to pay for your registration, click the links on Page 26. 5 ACCOMMODATIONS The 41st Annual Council of Ontario Drama and Dance Educators’ Provincial Conference REACH: Drama and Dance Beyond the Classroom is being held at the Blue Mountain Inn. Blue Mountain is a world-class luxury resort with sumptuous accommodations. We have obtained excellent rates for the conference. Accommodation is not included in your registration; it is your responsibility. To receive accommodations at the secured reduced rates, all reservations must be made by Tuesday, September 27th, 2011. After this date, regular room rates will apply. Blue Mountain Resorts offers a wide variety of accommodation spaces. Consider sharing a room, suite or home with a group of friends or colleagues for a reduced rate. All rates below are per unit per night and include taxes. Blue Mountain Inn Resort Room (One Bedroom): $117.52 It’s all available under one roof! Located at the base of Happy Valley and the Century Express High-speed Chair. An indoor pool, sauna, games room, exercise room and hot tubs. Convenient inside access to the Blue Mountain Conference Centre, Blue’s Lounge, Jozo’s Bar and the Pottery Restaurant. Pleasing décor, room service, in-room movies and High Speed Internet Access make your room a haven for entertainment and relaxation. Village at Blue Suites Three unique accommodation hotels including The Grand Georgian, Weider Lodge and Seasons at Blue surround the Village.