Engagement in the Arts is essential to every student, teacher, and community member. With this belief is at its core, the Van Wezel is committed to assuring each student receives a well-rounded education, each teacher has tools and resources to reach every student, and every community member has access to meaningful arts experiences.
Schooltime Performances for 2024-24 School Year
Providing Schooltime Performances during the school year is one of our most exciting adventures. Please check our website for more updates and information. If you have any questions, please contact Margaret Lindsey at (941) 263-6750 or Margaret.Lindsey@sarasotafl.gov
mia.strickland@sarasotafl.gov
http://www.vanwezel.org/edu/st.cfm
777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
9412636771
In this workshop, provided by the Van Wezel Education and Community Education Department and led by teaching artist, Deb Lombard, students discover the joy of reading through active listening and movement. Key vocabulary words are brought to life through exploration and movement creation – helping students gain (and retain) a deeper understanding of the words. Just like any good story, this workshop has a beginning, middle and end: To start, students are led through a creative movement warm-up, exploring key action words. Then, students create their own movements using words from the book. As the book is read aloud, students are encouraged to show off their words through movement. The day ends with a dance – connecting the students’ newly- created movements to music. This workshop is a great way to connect content, build literacy skills, promote reading, and spark creativity. Oh yeah, it’s also super fun!
| Book Options for Pre-K — K | Book Options For K-3 |
| We’re Going on A Bear hunt | We The People |
| Barnyard Dance | I Am Enough |
| From Head to Toe | Chicka Chicka Boom Boom |
| Shake my Sillies Out | Change Sings |
| Dancing Feet | From Seed to Pumpkin |
DON’T SEE THE BOOK YOU WANT? Let us know and we’ll add it to the list!
Mia Strickland
941-263-6771
mia.strickland@sarasotafl.gov
In Your School
30 minutes: $50
45 minutes: $75