Arts Teach

Performer, singer, and educator, Aimee Young Hopkins combines her talents to teach the fundamentals of music and movement through musical theater classics, multicultural songs, and dance from around the world.

By bringing their own contemporary style to the tunes from the ’50s and ’60s, The Alley Cats present fun, interactive and informative assemblies.

Seasoned dance professionals from the former Aman International Folk Ensemble present carefully crafted folk dance programs that are curriculum driven and emphasize cooperation and teamwork.

Classically trained dancers energetically bring traditional and contemporary repertoire to life, engaging audiences of all grade levels. 

Percussionist Andrew Grueschow introduces students to the instruments, rhythms and culture of the Ewe people of Ghana, West Africa while teaching important music concepts.

Clarita’s extensive knowledge of dance and easy rapport enhances these richly textured programs highlighting a variety of dance throughout several regions of Spain.

World-renowned Kora musician and storyteller breathes life into African culture through songs, African harp playing, interactive games, storytelling and much more in these vibrant programs.

Beautifully trained dancers with an eclectic and dynamic dance vocabulary explore modern themes through athletic, lyrical, contemporary movement to create meticulously sculpted dance works.

Originally from the Pacific Northwest theatre community, Ben McFadden has brought lessons learned from the rehearsal process into a classroom setting for over a decade. Using theater games, he gives students tools to develop communication skills and confidence.