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September 15, 2022

Arts for Resilient Kids 2022-23 Season

Members of Flamenco Vivo teach kids at Virginia Cross

We are thrilled to announce our 2022-23 Arts for Resilient Kids season! We’re kicking off Artists-in-Schools with new AIS educators Gaspard&Dancers. Truck-and-Trailer, ArtAssist for Kids, and ClydeFEST are all back, too! 

Arts educator Phillip Shabazz and 2 students raising hands

SEPTEMBER
• Gaspard&Dancers at North Chatham Elementary
  Sept. 19-21

OCTOBER
• Phillip Shabazz at Willow Oak
  Oct. 12-14

NOVEMBER
• Truck-and-Trailer Roving Performance at Love’s Creek
  Nov. 7 (rain date Nov. 10)

• Willa Brigham at Woods Charter
  Nov. 16-18
• Mike Wiley Productions at Chatham Grove
  Nov. 28-30
• Mike Wiley Productions at JS Waters
  Nov. 28

DECEMBER
• Mike Wiley Productions at JS Waters
  Dec. 1-2
• Magic of African Rhythm at Silk Hope
  Dec. 7-9

Black Box Dance instructor Alfredo assists 2 students at Silk Hope with a 50/50 exercise

JANUARY
• Phillip Shabazz at Pittsboro Elementary
  Jan. 18-20
• Black Box Dance Theatre at Perry Harrison Elementary
  Jan. 18-20
• Black Box Dance Theatre at Virginia Cross Elementary
  Jan. 23, 25, 26, 31

FEBRUARY
• Black Box Dance Theatre at Virginia Cross Elementary
  Feb. 2, 6-10
• Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana at Bennett
  Feb. 15, 16, 20
• Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana at Siler City Elementary
  Feb. 21-23

MARCH
• Diali Cissokho at Bonlee
  Mar. 6-10
• Diali Cissokho at Chatham Charter
  Mar. 13-17

Girl painting on canvas tarp at ClydeFEST 2022

APRIL
• ClydeFEST 
  Apr. 22 (rain date Apr. 23)

MAY
• Truck-and-Trailer Roving Performance at Nature Trail
  May 9 (rain date May 11)

Dates still to be determined . . .
• Black Box Dance Theatre at Virtual Academy
• John Brown Jazz Band at Moncure

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AIS Stories from the 2026/27 Season

Clap. Strum. Dance. Olé!: Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana at Bennett and Bonlee Schools
A flamenco dancer is a red floral dress with turquoise scarf holds a fan above her head while two musicians sit on stage near her - one singing in clapping, the other playing a guitar.

All That Jazz, and Then Some!: John Brown’s Little Big Band at Northwood and Seaforth High Schools
John Brown's little big band playing on stage with a pink and teal background.

Push. Pull. Leap. Fly: Black Box Dance Theatre at Siler City Elementary
Black Box Dance Theatre dancers in flowing skirts perform for students in the Siler City Elementary gym.

From the Horse’s Mouth…

Don’t take it from us! See what Chatham County students, teachers and administrators are saying about their Artists-in-Schools experiences.

  • “Children were so excited to write and to share. They all came away talking about writing and wanting to talk about poetry. They looked forward to his [Phillip Shabazz] visits each day.” –Classroom Teacher
  • Photo of black man in sweater vest, seated, assisting a female student.
  • “It felt relieving and comforting to express myself during the workshop.” –6th grade student
  • “I really liked showing my feelings in my work.” –4th grade student
  • “This is my 4th time in this school division participating with an artist residency. They have all been wonderful. It is a great opportunity for students to learn in different ways. My hope is for this to be available to us every year.” –Classroom teacher
  • Photo of Black Box Dance Theatre's Stephen leading Virginia Cross students
  • “It made me feel happy because I got to use my imagination.” –5th grade student
  • “It felt good for me to release all my emotions.” –5th grade student
  • Photo of boy with ponytail, with head thrown back in laughter
  • “The students talked about the experience for a week after.” –Classroom teacher
  • “Watching the kids put their plan into action for the performance and actually dance, all while doing so in front of their peers is the reason we do this…The experience was amazing!” –Elementary Assistant Principal
  • “I have a student that is a newcomer to our school, as well as to our country. She found great comfort in being able to communicate with instructors in her native language and showed such enthusiasm in her willingness to participate. It was beautiful. We would welcome the opportunity again in the future!”  –K-8 Principal
  • Photo of Flamenco performer raising her hand in a choreographed movement, with students following behind her
  • “It felt good to be myself in school.” –6th grade student
  • “I personally saw students who, in my experience, have never been willing to speak in a group, let alone dance, do both without fear or hesitation.  Students who participated have asked to join band – they want to have more opportunities to participate in music.  Students in subsequent meetings have asked to learn more about Senegalese cultures.” –K-8 Music teacher
  • “It felt like the best days ever.” –5th grade student
  • Aya Shabu, in front, leads a group of students in an African dance

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