THE SCHOOLS:

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WE SPECIALIZE IN WORKING WITH KIDS OF ALL AGES!!!!
Working with schools has truly been one of our most fulfilling accomplishments.

We have shared swing dancing with many students through
educational assemblies, workshops, and long-term residencies. 

WE CAN PROVIDE:

• History of Swing program - see THE HEP PROJECT

• Workshop for a class or multiple classes

• Week long educational residencies

• Physical education classes

• Choreography for show choirs

• Any program tailored to your individual needs
  (music, fine arts, phys-ed, or history)

Here are the schools we have worked with:
*individually & collectively

• CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS
  • Ocean Beach Elementary
  • Keeler Middle School
  • Horton Elementary - assembly and 6-week program
  • San Deguito High School
     
• Ohio Arts Council 2 week Residencies:
  • ADENA Schools
  • MARIMOR School
    • Students with mental/physical challenges
       
• OHIO SCHOOLS
  • Akron University Summer Dance Camp
  • Barberton High School show choir
  • Chardon Elementary
  • Hambden Elementary
  • Lake Erie College
  • Medina/Brunswick City Schools fair
  • Parkside Elementary
  • Solon Elementary and High School
     
• Northern Ohio Jazz Society Road Show:
  • Tri C Eastern Campus
  • Tri C Metro Campus
  • Roxboro Middle School
  • Lakeland Community College
  • Canterbury Elementary
  • Scheffield Middle School
  • Roxboro Elementary
  • Hayes Elementary
  • Noble Elementary
  • Gearity Elementary

Comments by teachers and administrators:

Very well documented - I thought that explaining the Charlston's part in
the development of swing very interesting - I loved it! – Lynn Slater, Teacher

They held everyone's interest K-5 for 45 minutes. 
Knew exactly how to present the material – Julie Lustic, Teacher

We were studying the Harlem Renaissance as a school wide theme,
they tailored the program to meet the school's focus.  The artists "spoke" to the audience. 
They used different medias to demonstrate the era. – Sharon Post, Teacher

Very energetic!  Students were able to see the origins of many current dances. – Mrs Ware, Teacher

The students were very engaged by the dancing and music. 
The students loved to try some of the dance steps themselves. – Caroline Zinamon, Teacher