K-12 Arts Programs
Renée Georges and the Kidz MusiQ Club: Hit The Road, Jack!
Get Ready to… Hit the Road, Jack! Embark on a captivating musical journey with Renée Georges and the Kidz MusiQ Club trio of jazz cats consisting of piano, acoustic bass, and drums. This interactive and educational program brings Renée’s extensive touring and singing experiences…
Hit the Road, Jack! With Renee Georges (Jazz Vocalist, Singer/Songwriter)
Get Ready to… Hit the Road, Jack! Embark on a captivating musical journey with “Jazzing Up Learning” featuring Renée Collins Georges. This interactive and educational program brings Renée’s extensive touring and singing experiences over four continents with the legendary Ray…
BARS: Teaching the Writing Process Through Rap
Description In this interactive workshop, Baba Bomani will show teachers how to use aspects of hip-hop art and culture to create an engaging learning environment. Educators will learn rhyme-based strategies that build student writing and communication skills using the five…
Harmonizing Color: Integrating Color Theory with Mindfulness and Social Emotional Learning
In this workshop, participants will learn how color theory can be utilized in classroom settings to enhance students’ self-awareness and emotional intelligence skills. Participants will learn strategies on how to incorporate color theory and color psychology in the classroom, as…
Collaborative Quilts and Visual Metaphor
Quilts have long been a way for people to build community and collaborative creativity. Educators will learn multiple techniques – including stitching and needle-felting- that will work with students of varying ages to create individual quilt squares. Through a focus…
Little Comedies
Expressed through body and facial masks, pantomime, and dazzling choreography, this reinvention of a Synetic classic, “The Music Box,” treats audiences of all ages to a series of enchanting, wordless vignettes set to mesmerizing music. Watch as a janitor and…
Plant Dye Residency
In Suzanne Herbert-Forton’s Plant Dye Residency, students will learn about historical and/or scientific aspects of dying fabric with plant dyes. The specific arts integration focus will be determined by the instructional needs of the individual school. Students will dye natural…
Dance to Learn!
Elevate your classroom experience by integrating dance into your math, science or social studies lesson. Tracie’s arts-integrated residency captivates the imagination of children and fosters a love for learning. Through her unique approach, students are encouraged to make their own…
Envisioning Our World: A Collaborative Exploration in Color Theory & Painting
Description Students will create an individual painted segment that will contribute to a permanently displayed mural in the school, serving as a lasting representation of their unique voices and perspectives. The concept will be specified based on community and schools’…
Creating A Class Community Garden: An Exploration in Painting & Collaborative Art
Description Students will learn how to define “class community” using the symbolism of a collaborative, community garden. Students will explore color theory and acrylic painting techniques to paint a flower that represents themselves as part of their class community. Next,…
The Sleeping Beauty
The ballet Sleeping Beauty, first staged by Marius Petipa to the score of Pytor Tchaikovsky in 1890, is a celebrated ballet that brings the well-known fairy tale to life. In this retelling of the classic story, Ballet Theatre of Maryland…
Jazz to Hip Hop
Join me for an exciting musical journey from jazz to Hip Hop! This interactive assembly explores the evolution of these genres, highlighting their roots, rhythms, and cultural significance. Students will experience live performances, learn about key artists and historical milestones,…