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Join us for Month of the Young Child! In partnership with the Maryland Association for the Education of Young Children, Arts for Learning Maryland’s Month of the Young Child is a fun-filled month of arts-integrated workshops, lessons, and activities for ages 3-6.

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Apply for our 7-week, full-time paid summer internships! Arts for Learning Maryland is proud to offer paid internships to up to 35 rising seniors from Baltimore City Public High Schools through the 2023 Bloomberg Arts Internship (BAI) program!

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We are currently looking for Teaching Artists with a focus in dance, puppetry, and/or storytelling to join our Early Learning Teaching Artist Roster! Applications are due January 22, 2023.

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Young Audiences of Maryland is now Arts for Learning Maryland! Read about our organizational evolution, why we decided to change our name, and why we chose the name Arts for Learning Maryland.

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About This Artist

Arts for Learning Artists > Quynn Johnson

Quynn Johnson

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Artist Credentials

Kennedy Center Teaching Artist

Maryland Wolf Trap Baby Artsplay! Trained

Maryland Wolf Trap Teaching Artist

MSAC Teaching Artist Roster

National Residency Teaching Artist Credential Recipient

Teaching Artist Institute Graduate

About this Artist

Pronouns: she/her

Quynn Johnson is a multi-award-winning performing artist, choreographer, and author. As the 2014 recipient of the Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Award for Dance: Choreography, Quynn Johnson has performed tap dance on national and international stages including The Kennedy Center and International Festival de Cajon in Lima, Peru. Quynn is also the co-director of SOLE Defined, a percussive dance company.

Artist Statement

I believe arts education can be mind changing in the lives of youth. As a youth, arts education programs taught me to dream and imagine a world that could be shaped through movement. I learned how to creatively express myself and my ideas to communicate with others when my voice could not.

Testimonials

"The kids were so engaged and Quynn's enthusiasm is totally contagious!"—Ingrid, Third Grade Teacher, Beltsville Academy

"Our students and teachers were all up and tapping by the end of the program. Thoroughly engaging!" —Belle Grove Elementary

"Phenomenal!! The storyline and her energy captivated our students. Our students tapped to class following the assembly!" —Capitol Heights Elementary

"Quynn’s performance was inspirational. She was able to incorporate a number of experiential activities for the students while blending personal narratives with her skilled dance routine. Highly recommend this artist for a wide variety of ages." —Program staff at The Country School in Maryland

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