Dance
Dancing by the Numbers: Math and Dance in Perfect Harmony
Description Join teaching artist Laura Schandelmeier as she guides you through the exciting intersection of dance and mathematics. In this workshop, you will understand how to effectively utilize the elements of dance to teach mathematical concepts. Participants will dive into…
Books in Motion: A Storytelling Adventure
Description Join Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Laura Schandelmeier for an immersive workshop for infants and toddlers and their caregivers where you’ll journey into the enchanting world of transforming books into lively songs and dances. Participants will discover innovative techniques…
Body Talk: Using the Elements of Dance to support Language and Literacy
Description Join Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Laura Schandelmeier and learn how to use the Elements of Dance—Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy—to work on Early Literacy concepts. Learn strategies to increase the level of Total Physical Response (TPR) in…
Remembering the Joy: The Power of an Arts-Integrated Classroom
Description Unlock the transformative and contagious power of joy in this workshop led by Wolf Trap teaching artists Mary Fields, Laura Schandelmeier, and Caroline Ferrante. Dance, song, and theatre take center stage as tools to cultivate profound social-emotional connections and…
A Céilí: An Irish Music and Dance Party
Description Step into the world of Marsha Searle and Footworks and immerse yourself in a captivating workshop where song, dance, and learning converge. Participants learn about the rich traditions of Ireland. Together, we will sing in harmony, dance to the…
Moving to Connect, Moving to Understand
Description In Moving to Connect, Moving to Understand: Using Dance as a Tool for Belonging, Self-expression and Communication, led by Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Maria-Ines Tripodi, educators will discover the art of leveraging picture books to ignite language development…
Dance Baby Dance!
Description Join Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Laura Schandelmeier for an immersive workshop where you’ll journey into the enchanting world of transforming books into lively songs and dances. Participants will discover innovative techniques to infuse narratives with vibrant energy, taking…
Moving with Math (Session 3): Number Bonds, Sets, and Patterns
Description Discover the art of dancing through number bonds! Engage in a rhythmic chant and dance designed to facilitate counting on. Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist Laura Schandelmeier will demonstrate how to create patterns, craft word problems, and unleash creativity.…
Moving with Math (Session 2): Total Physical Response
Description This workshop explores the concept of Total Physical Response (TPR) and its practical use in teaching new vocabulary to Pre-K/K students. By intentionally blending movement with language, Laura Schandelmeier will reveal how TPR supports improved effectiveness in learning, memory…
How We Grow
Description This workshop integrates literature, movement, and imagination to help integrate and embody knowledge. Inspired by the book Muncha, Muncha, Muncha, this interactive workshop begins with an introduction to elements of dance such as shapes, levels, gestures, and stopping and…
Dancing Through the Day
Description Join Laura Schandelmeier for a joyful fusion of dance and song! Let’s embark on a delightful journey together. How might you replicate the boundless energy of a rabbit through movement? Can you mimic the concept of “jumping” using your…
Valerie Branch: Baby Artsplay!™ Caregiver Residency
Baby Artsplay!™ Caregiver residency programs are a series of fun, interactive workshops led by a teaching artist that use research-based performing arts experiences to support the cognitive, physical, and social development of infants and toddlers, ages 0-4. During the residency,…