Robin Neveu Brown

Pronouns: she/her
Robin Neveu Brown is a Wolf Trap-trained Early Childhood teaching artist with Arts for Learning Maryland. She is a DMV-based dance teaching artist, performer, and choreographer who believes in the power of moving joyfully in community to change us for the better. Robin is co-artistic director of Red Key Dance Theatre, alongside her husband and fellow teaching artist, Kevin Alan Brown, creating physical storytelling performances for all ages and their aim is to help adults especially to remember how to play. Robin holds an MFA from the University of Maryland, a BFA from the University of Florida, is a Certified Movement Analyst, Pilates instructor, and birth doula.

Artist Statement

“I believe every human being is a dancer, a storyteller, and an improviser. When I’m in a classroom, my goal is to lift up these innate skills in students and teachers. Dancing, imagining, and playing together infuses the learning process with vitality. Creative movement explorations engage the senses, stimulate observation and communication skills, and foster full-body, active learning. And most important of all, when we dance together, we support each others’ sense of belonging, embodying what it is to be in community.”

Robin Neveu Brown is a Maryland Wolf Trap Early Childhood teaching artist. Learn more about our Early Childhood programs.

Credentials

Maryland Wolf Trap Baby Artsplay! Trained
Maryland Wolf Trap Teaching Artist

Testimonials

“Not only did the students enjoy the lessons, but Robin also gave me the confidence to teach lessons that before gave me anxiety.”

“Robin truly understands early childhood and children with special needs. Her patience and understanding are phenomenal.”

“Robin's use of dance and movement was amazing in teaching patterns, keeping a steady beat, and self-regulation. She is exceptionally gifted!”

“Robin was amazing at getting students who don't typically engage to engage with her, even if briefly. I saw some students engaging with her who don't typically engage with the unfamiliar, which was nice to see. I feel like she really created a bond with my class and introduced some fun new skills/materials which we will continue to use!”

“The most impactful thing was having children learn by their actions. Full body movements.”

“I loved the interpretive dance that was a level up from simple charades, because it requires higher level thinking than simply thinking how an animal moves or acting out tasks. When the students pretended to be balloons or other inanimate objects, they thought about the way it moves through space and why.”

“Having students morph their bodies into objects really asks those higher-level thinking questions
and descriptors. I will integrate many of Mrs. Brown's strategies into my teaching. She sent us over
15 videos of herself doing the different songs and chants. Very helpful.”

“Great experience for my students and myself!! The educator met my students where they were and
helped them all to feel included!”

“I loved having this professional development. It was wonderful witnessing Robin's plan in action.”

“It was year 2 of the residencies and it was another great one. The use of imagination and movement
to teach is known, but watching a professional of the arts tie it into learning was awesome.”

“My students and I loved the experience with Robin. I'm so glad for that experience. I can use the
strategies for a lifetime.”

“Robin was amazing! Of course the kids learned from her, but I learned from her more! Wolf Trap
teaching artists are always so humble by saying that they're not here to teach us how to do our jobs,
but they should!”

“We have many students who have already had significant traumatic experiences in their lives. We have one in particular who typically shuts down when new people come into the room. Robin made a video for us to show students prior to her arrival. I showed it the Friday before she came and the morning she was coming. The student not only engaged with Robin, she laughed often, participated, and then when Robin was leaving gave Robin a hug. We told Robin this was HUGE for this student, especially on day 1 of the residency.”

“Robin is a wonderful artist and we have really loved having her in our classroom. We wish she could have stayed longer and will definitely keep using the ideas and suggestions she passed along.”

“Thank you for giving this opportunity to schools and children. I learned so much from Ms. Robin!”

“Robin is amazing. She is a professional and I appreciate her knowledge and commitment to teaching. I learned how I can integrate these strategies into my plans to enhance JOY in the classroom. Thank you for the experience!”