About This Program
Reading & Rhythm
Artist
Quynn Johnson
Program Type
Residency
Description
The Reading & Rhythm arts-integrated residency shares how the basics and elements of tap dance (beat, rhythm, choreography, and improvisation) can be used as a tool to strengthen classroom engagement and literacy skills for learners.
Tap dance has the ability to communicate and express meaning. When this dynamic teaching tool is integrated into the classroom, it offers students a deeper learning experience allowing learners to create physical and personal connections to academic subjects.
As a Harvard University graduate and a John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Commissioned Artist, Quynn’s work is the destination for integrating movement with academic subjects.
Pricing
Typically, residencies range from $2,500 and up, but we can use your available budget and ‘work backwards’ to create a cost-effective residency for your school. We may be able to assist you in securing grant and funding opportunities.
Residencies are tailored to your needs but usually include:
- A kick-off assembly (performing arts only)
- A required orientation meeting and planning session
- A set of workshops for classes of up to 25 students each
- A student culminating or sharing event
- An evaluation meeting
Testimonials
"I learned that tap dancing can be a material for inclusionary instruction."
"Using tap dance in literacy offers a different way to storytelling."
"I learned ways to use movements to recall details of a story."
"I learned new ways of connecting steps to language arts curriculum."