School Programs Workshops
Professional Development
Our professional development workshops offer teachers practical strategies for integrating music and dance into their daily classroom routines. Through engaging and collaborative activities, our workshops empower teachers to make music and dance part of their everyday school activities through culturally-responsive approaches. Our workshops fill a critical gap in elementary education and are available to educators of all levels - no previous musical experience necessary.
Schedule
30-75min workshops
Available independently or alongside
other school programs
Qualities
Practical. Creative. Teacher-centered. Collaborative
Overview
Activities
Explore rhythm, singing, movement,
and language strategies in a fun,
collaborative environment
Instruments
Voices, drums, shakers, recorders,
ukeleles, rhythm sticks, & scarves
Benefits for Teachers
Expanded teaching toolkit
Increased confidence to reach students in new ways
New classroom management strategies
Strengthened cross-curricular connections
Benefits for Students
Increased engagement and motivation
Improved academic outcomes
Enhanced confidence and collaboration skills
Heightened creativity and self-expression
Additional Info
Our PreK-6th grade curriculum draws from Orff Shulwerk philosophy,
Elements of Dance (Body, Action, Space, Time, Energy),
and applies the science of Gordon Music Learning Theory (MLT).
No prior musical experience necessary!
Kiran, teacher
The use of music in the classroom is very engaging for my students and has motivated me to introduce the students to more songs and incorporate them into daily learning!
