“The assembly, as a whole, created a moment of unity and positivity for everyone, and students’ musical creations were the spark for that experience,” shared AIG Teacher, Mark Spring.
Diali Cissokho Brings a Bit of West Africa to Virginia Cross Elementary
ARTISTS-IN-SCHOOLS AIS favorite Diali Cissokho will introduce Virginia Cross fifth graders some West African music, dance, singing, and culture. Kids will be able to express themselves through drumming and dancing,… Read More →
Gaspard&Dancers Return to Chatham County Schools
ARTISTS-IN-SCHOOLS Former Pilobolus dancer Gaspard Louis has traveled the world with G&D, and now he’s bringing his company to Silk Hope School. Fifth and seventh grade students will get to… Read More →
The Magic of African Rhythm Brings a Bit of West Africa to Chatham Grove
ARTISTS-IN-SCHOOLS This week, the students at Chatham Grove will experience the balance of African rhythmic arts, including dance, drums, percussion and song. They’ll also learn about and create Adinkra visual… Read More →
Black Box Dance Theatre Pliés into JS Waters
ARTISTS-IN-SCHOOLS JS Waters students will not only learn to choreograph their own dances, they’ll be learning math and science principles at the same time. Black Box Dance Theatre will incorporate… Read More →
Phillip Shabazz Brings Poetry to North Chatham Elementary
ARTISTS-IN-SCHOOLS NC poet Phillip Shabazz returns to Chatham, bringing the art of poetry to Perry Harrison. Through poetry, students will be encouraged to connect with their core beliefs to develop… Read More →
Black Box Dance Theatre Dances into Pittsboro Elementary
ARTISTS-IN-SCHOOLS Pittsboro Elementary students will not only learn to choreograph their own dances, they’ll be learning math and sciences principles. Black Box Dance Theatre will incorporate concepts such as fractions,… Read More →
Mike Wiley Productions Visits Bonlee School
ARTISTS-IN-SCHOOLS Students at Bonlee School are in for a treat when actor, playwright, and teaching artist Mike Wiley comes to town. On day one of the residency, Mike will perform… Read More →
Phillip Shabazz Brings Poetry to the Pittsboro Elementary Pandas
North Carolina poet Phillip Shabazz brought the joy of the written word to Pittsboro Elementary this season, and a good time was had by all–even some administrators! Fourth-grade students were… Read More →
Diali Cissokho Introduces a Little Bit of West Africa to Bonlee School
“Diali is truly remarkable with the kids!” said a Bonlee custodian who watched the workshops and performance. “He makes me want to have this kind of joy every day.”