An exploration of life above and under sea level told through song, story, and dance. Become a manta ray and a shark as you listen and participate in folk tales and true stories from Indonesia. Students will be encouraged to foster the desire to read and write stories and poetry, think creatively and cultivate their ability to work as a community. Arianna Ross custom designs the show to serve preK-12 grade students. In the version for the youngest child, Arianna engages the students throughout the show by taking the students on a trip around the world back in time. They have the chance to act out the story while it is being told. For the upper elementary and middle school student, they find themselves wrapped in the story and focused on the drama of “What happens next?” Finally, for the older students Arianna builds in sections of the program that highlight how she has managed to craft her stories and publish her work. One of the Story Tapestries’ Ensemble will be scheduled to perform per the needs of the school.

Use this link to view a video excerpt from this program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsYqpluASEs&feature=youtu.be

Artist Background

Story Tapestries and Arianna Ross create educational, entertaining, international programs that weave the power of dance, storytelling, writing, visual art and theatre. Arianna and her ensemble uses the tools of their art forms to help youth foster a deeper connection to the subjects they’re learning and to guide educators to increase their effectiveness by incorporating arts-based strategies in their lesson plans. For 20 years they have performed and taught in schools, colleges, community centers, and concert halls. They custom design every program to fit the age and needs of the audience. They have performed for over 1 million individuals. They have executed innovative, custom-designed performances, workshops and hands-on community and educational experiences across the United States, Canada, India, Vietnam, and Brazil in festivals, concert halls, schools, community centers and hospitals. Some of those venues have included The Reach, The National Theatre Family Series, Hillwood Museum, Libraries Across the Country, Multiple Smithsonian National Museums, The Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage, East TN State University, National Storytelling Festival, National Association of the Educators of Young Children National Conference, Alternate Roots Week, American Alliance for Theatre and Education. They believe in the power of the arts to Empower, Educate and Engage.

Search Criteria

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