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Due to COVID-19, many Artists in Schools artists have temporarily transitioned to virtual offerings for the 2020-2021 school year. For more information on virtual programs, contact Arts Education Coordinator, Julia Mastropaolo at [email protected].


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A Musical Trip Around the World

A Musical Trip Around the World

Elise Witt | (404) 297-8398 | [email protected]

Sing and sign with Elise as she takes you on a musical journey around the globe in song.

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  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Program Type: Performance
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, Asian, Caribbean, European, Latinx
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Around the World

Around the World

Claire Ramsey | (919) 610-1483 | [email protected]

Multicultural folklore introducing listeners to peoples around our planet. Costumes available.

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  • Discipline: Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Program Type: Performance
  • Cultural Context: Asian, European, Latinx, Native American
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Bharatanatyam – Expression through Movement & Mime

Bharatanatyam – Expression through Movement & Mime

Ramya Kapadia | (919) 638-0043 | [email protected]

Through Bharatanatyam, a classical dance form of South India students are introduced to ancient and contemporary stories rich in life lessons and empathy.

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  • Discipline: Dance, STEAM, Storytelling, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Program Type: Performance
  • Cultural Context: Asian
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Bharatanatyam – Expression through Movement & Mime: Workshop

Bharatanatyam – Expression through Movement & Mime: Workshop

Ramya Kapadia | (919) 638-0043 | [email protected]

Through Bharatanatyam, a classical dance form of South India students learn to observe & identify objects, people and emotions both around and within them.

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  • Discipline: Dance, Multi-Disciplinary, Music, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Cultural Context: Asian
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Bollywood Dance: Explore a popular, global, cultural phenomenon

Bollywood Dance: Explore a popular, global, cultural phenomenon

Priya Chellani | (919) 473-3701 | [email protected]

Students will learn about the cultural influence behind Bollywood dance, its integration into mainstream, witness performance and learn short pieces.

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  • Discipline: Dance
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Cultural Context: Asian
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
First Books

First Books

David Novak: A Telling Experience | (828) 280-2718 | [email protected]

With Finger Plays, Paper Folds, and Strings, David Novak shows how tellers made the first books.

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  • Discipline: Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Program Type: Performance
  • Cultural Context: African, Asian, European, Native American, Pacific Islander
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
From Anansi to Zeus

From Anansi to Zeus

Donna Washington/DLW Storyteller, Inc. | (919) 471-3036 | [email protected]

Donna Washington presents age appropriate stories from Anansi the Spider to Zeus for students K-12.

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  • Discipline: Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Program Type: Performance
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, Asian, European, Middle Eastern, Native American
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Hobey Ford’s Touring Repertoire

Hobey Ford’s Touring Repertoire

Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets | (518) 647-5916 | [email protected]

Hobey Ford’s performances incorporates a variety of puppetry styles and tales from various cultures and nature.

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  • Discipline: Literary, STEAM, Storytelling, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Program Type: Performance
  • Cultural Context: African, Asian, Caribbean, European, Latinx, Native American
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Japanese Magical Journey

Japanese Magical Journey

Yasu Ishida | (808) 777-9193 | [email protected]

Japanese traditional folktales with origami & Japanese traditional vaudeville act with flute.

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  • Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, Storytelling, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Program Type: Performance
  • Cultural Context: Asian
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Monkey Tales

Monkey Tales

Story Tapestries | (301) 916-6328 | [email protected]

Custom designed dynamic performances: storytelling and dance integrated with school curriculum.

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  • Discipline: Dance, Literary, Multi-Disciplinary, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Program Type: Performance
  • Cultural Context: Asian
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
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