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Before Rock ‘n’ Roll

Before Rock ‘n’ Roll

Scott Ainslie | (518) 647-5916 | susan@loydartists.com

History, story & music; back in time to the rhythms and music that gave rise to Rock ‘n’ Roll

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, European
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Bharatanatyam – Expression through Movement & Mime: Performance

Bharatanatyam – Expression through Movement & Mime: Performance

Ramya Kapadia | (919) 638-0043 | natyarpana.durham@gmail.com

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

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Dance, STEAM, Storytelling, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • 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 | natyarpana.durham@gmail.com

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

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Dance, Multi-Disciplinary, Music, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: Asian
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Bharatanatyam & Kathak – dance movement to express and experience: Performance

Bharatanatyam & Kathak – dance movement to express and experience: Performance

Seema Kudur Viswanath | (980) 622-2865 | seema.kv1@gmail.com

Bharatanatyam & Kathak – dance movement to express and experience

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Dance
  • Cultural Context: Asian
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Bharatanatyam & Kathak – dance movement to express and experience: Residency

Bharatanatyam & Kathak – dance movement to express and experience: Residency

Seema Kudur Viswanath | (980) 622-2865 | seema.kv1@gmail.com

Bharatanatyam & Kathak – dance movement to express and experience – Workshop

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Dance
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: Asian
  • Does Not Accept bookings in Johnston County
Bharatanatyam & Kathak – dance movement to express and experience: Workshop

Bharatanatyam & Kathak – dance movement to express and experience: Workshop

Seema Kudur Viswanath | (980) 622-2865 | seema.kv1@gmail.com

Bharatanatyam & Kathak – dance movement to express and experience – Workshop

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Dance
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: Asian
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Black Box Dance Theatre Performance

Black Box Dance Theatre Performance

Black Box Dance Theatre | (919) 345-1202 | blackboxdancetheatre.nc@gmail.com

Athletic, expressive, thought-provoking, non-fiction DANCE . . . live and interactive.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Dance
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: Hispanic, Latinx, North Carolina
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Black Box Dance Workshops and Residencies to MOVE Curriculum

Black Box Dance Workshops and Residencies to MOVE Curriculum

Black Box Dance Theatre | (919) 345-1202 | blackboxdancetheatre.nc@gmail.com

Workshops are designed for ALL students and meet curriculum with full-bodied participation.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Dance, Multi-Disciplinary, STEAM
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Cultural Context: Latinx
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Bluegrass Stomp/Catch the Bluegrass Bug!

Bluegrass Stomp/Catch the Bluegrass Bug!

Charles Pettee | (919) 623-1438 | charles.pettee@gmail.com

An interactive journey through Blues and Bluegrass music from the Pilgrims to the present

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Cultural Context: African-American, European, North Carolina
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Blues in Education Workshops

Blues in Education Workshops

Scott Ainslie | (518) 647-5916 | susan@loydartists.com

Follow-up programs designed to build on the foundation of musical experiences of Scott’s concerts

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, European
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
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🎉 Happy Last Day of School! We’re celebratin 🎉 Happy Last Day of School!

We’re celebrating a record-breaking 460 Artists in Schools programs this year! 🖌️🎭🎶

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible teaching artists, dedicated volunteer school reps, and passionate teachers who made it all possible. Your creativity and commitment brought the arts to life for thousands of students across Wake County! 💛✨

Special thanks to our amazing supporters:
@empower_all_inc, @raleighfinearts, @bluegrassfoundation, and @Wake County Public School System — we couldn’t do it without you! 🙌

Here’s to a summer full of inspiration — and an even bigger year ahead! ☀️🎨 #ArtistsInSchools #wakearts  #ThankYou #WakeCountySchools #LastDayOfSchool
Can’t think of a better way to end the school ye Can’t think of a better way to end the school year than adding the final touches to The Picket Fence project at Hilburn Academy.

Virginia Maier worked with 120 middle school students, Principal Fehling, dozens of staff members and countless volunteers for the second year in a row. 

A surprise visit from Dr. Taylor himself brought an extra dose of excitement. #AIS4all #wakearts #arts919 #artseducation
🎉 Taste for the Arts is less than a week away—and we’ve got exciting news! 🎶

Join us for an unforgettable night of music featuring @The Raleigh Music Collective's Quartet in Residence AND Jamie Dawson & Lynda Wittig Dawson! 🎻🎤

🍷✨ Enjoy an evening of arts, community, and celebration—while supporting a great cause. Every ticket sold helps fund our Artists in Schools program, bringing arts education to students across Wake County!

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It has been an AWESOME school year and United Arts It has been an AWESOME school year and United Arts in partnership with parents, teachers, and artists supported a record breaking 460 school day arts programs! 

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