Contact Information

Lauren Youngman
Learning in Motion for EveryBODY!
(919) 280-8425
[email protected]

Space Requirements

Classroom space or, for larger groups, a multipurpose room, gym, or media center.

Tech Requirements

Access to a Promethean board or smart board to project images.

Availability

Year round, depending on the teaching artists’ schedule

Fee Structure

$150 per session for residencies (2 or more sessions)
$250 per workshop (1 time session)

Can accommodate multiple classes (up to three) together in a large school venue for $350 each session.

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Learning through Stories in Motion – Integrating Reading with Dance

Learning in Motion for EveryBODY!
Program Type: Workshop/Residency

Learning through Stories in Motion – Integrating Reading with Dance

Our residency Learning through Stories in Motion will give elementary students of all abilities the opportunity to connect literacy skills with dance and movement. We will create meaningful, arts-integrated lessons that enhance teachers’ literacy instruction and foster important literacy skills in students. The workshop or residency includes literature chosen by the classroom teacher or the teaching artists. Our movement activities will encourage students to “dance the story” while learning vocabulary, phonics and reading comprehension strategies. Lessons are based upon and aligned with the NC ELA Standard Course of Study and NC Essential Standards for Dance. This residency engages all learners through multi-sensory experiences and active participation. Movement is a powerful learning tool that we want to bring to your school!

Use this link to view a video except from this program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlbNflOmwOI

Artist Background

Lauren Youngman and Heather Pike are dance educators who have over 15 years experience teaching movement classes to children of all abilities in arts integrated settings. They have worked as teaching artists for the Carolina Ballet in residencies for both Title 1 and Special Education Pre K Classrooms as well as the Wake Co. Reading to Achieve Camps. In addition, Lauren and Heather have worked with Arts Access teaching residencies and workshops. Studio experience includes Arts Together, ADF’s Samuel H. Scripps Studio and Barriskill Dance. Recently, Lauren became a Fellow for A+ schools and Heather is pursuing her graduate degree in Dance Education from UNCG. Together they have also conducted several professional development workshops, including presentations for A+ schools and ArtsR4life. Currently, Lauren and Heather are working with Pre-K students with disabilities in Wake County, through a contract funded by the VSA Kennedy Center with support from Arts Together in Raleigh.and have been teaching artists with the United Arts Council Artists in Schools program since 2019.

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