In-School Programs
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Doktor Kaboom! – Grades: 4 – 5
Khambatta Dance Company – Grades: 5 - 9
Srivani Jade – Grades: Music students of any age
Dr. Ratna Roy Dance Company – Grades: K – 9
Manhattan Short Film Festival – Grades: 10 - 12
Evan Flory-Barnes – Grades: 9 - 12
An In-School Program by a visiting professional artist can be a life-changing experience for a young person. There is nothing quite like the direct dialogue and personal connection of a classroom visit.
Please fill out our webform here to make a reservation. If you have any questions, please contact Wes Andrews, KPC’s Education Director. Wes is available at wes@kpcenter.org or (425) 828-0422.
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Doktor Kaboom!
Age: Grades 4 and 5
Science, Teamwork, Theatre
Price: $150
Duration: 1 – 4 days
Dates: Mutually agreeable dates in October 2011
EALRs: Science (Measurement of Force and Motion), Science (Different Technologies), Communication 2.1 – 2.3, Arts 2.1 – 2.3.
Doktor Kaboom! (real name David Epley) teaches the physical sciences through his hugely entertaining live show, which mixes dynamic demonstrations with comedy and audience banter. KPC and Doktor Kaboom! are seeking a partner Elementary School (4th and 5th grade) for an extended In-School Residency.
The residency begins with a performance in the school auditorium for all 4th and 5th graders. David Epley then drops his character (and his accent) and visits individual classrooms to teach a Creativity Workshop. These workshops teach how to channel one’s creative energies and apply them to all facets of life. David also teaches how to nurture and respect the creativity of your peers—an important lesson for older students about to matriculate into the often-demanding social world of Junior High.
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Khambatta Dance Company
Age: Grades 5 - 9
Dance, Anthropology, Self-Confidence
Price: $150
Duration: 1 – 4 days
Dates: Mutually agreeable dates in February – March 2012
EALRs: Arts (Dance), Communication 2.1 – 2.3
Choreographer Cyrus Khambatta teaches students how to discover their own personal frame of movement. The way that our bodies “prefer” to work can teach us a lot about ourselves, our families, and our cultural history. This In-School Residency celebrates the diversity within a classroom and encourages self-confidence in every student.
There will also be integrated lessons on genetics, anthropology, and cultural studies. These lessons will be tailored to the age of your students. Visiting artists include Cyrus Khambatta and members of his company as available.
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Srivani Jade
Age: Music students of any grade level
Music, India Studies
Price: $100
Duration: 1 day
Dates: Mutually agreeable dates in November – December 2011
EALRs: Music 1.1 – 1.4 and 4.4
Hindustani music is the classical music of Northern India. It is a Centuries-old musical tradition that has fascinating similarities and differences with Western forms.
Srivani Jade is one of the foremost Hindustani vocalists in the Pacific Northwest and a highly regarded teacher for local students of all ages. She will visit your music class and introduce your students to the fundamentals of Indian music and provide tools for them to explore further.
This In-School Residency will help your students achieve new levels of intellectual sophistication as they explore a highly improvisational musical tradition outside of the standard American canon.
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Dr. Ratna Roy Dance Company
Age: Grades K – 9
India Studies, Dance and P.E., Folktales, Animals
Price: $200
Duration: 2 hours
Dates: Mutually Agreeable Date in October – December 2011
EALRs: Arts (Dance), Health and Fitness 1.1 – 1.2,
Dr. Ratna Roy is one of the world’s foremost choreographers of Odissi dance, a traditional method from India. In addition to her work for adult audiences (which tours the world), Dr. Roy has a delightful program for young students that teaches Odissi dance through demonstrations by her company members. Students will learn to represent a range of animals through gesture and learn how movement and storytelling intersect.
Students will get up on their feet and explore a vocabulary of movement. This is a terrific opportunity to teach world cultures through kinesthetic activity. Maximum number of participating students depends on available space (classroom, gymnasium, auditorium, etc.).
This In-School Residency will take place in your auditorium or gym.
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Manhattan Short Film Festival
Age: High School
Film Studies, World Cultures
Price: $100
Duration: 2 hours
Dates: Mutually Agreeable Date in September or October 2011
EALRs: Arts 4.4
NEW PROGRAM – KPC has acquired special permission from the Manhattan Short Film Festival to bring a screening directly to your school!
Wes Andrews, KPC’s Education Director, and Evan Morgan, Film Studies Major at Seattle University, will visit your school to screen the films of the MSFF (curated for age appropriateness). We will screen the shorts and lead a discussion of the filmic elements in each. Topics include narrative, character, theme, filmic conceit and more. This will give your students a deeper vocabulary in short film and literary appreciation of all forms of dramatic work.
The Manhattan Short Film Festival is one of the world’s premiere short film events. It is a global event that occurs in hundreds of theaters simultaneously around the world. Your students may have the opportunity to vote for their favorites and have their votes counted on equal footing with worldwide audiences.
Click here to learn more about the films, directors, and see trailers. Some of the Finalists will not be included in the In-School Program because of mature content. We are happy to omit any of the films at your request.
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Evan Flory-Barnes
Age: Grades 9 - 12
Jazz, Hip-Hop, Self-Expression, Creative Careers
Price: $100
Duration: 90 minutes (or mutually agreeable duration)
Dates: Mutually Agreeable Date in September – October 2011
EALRs: Arts (Music), Communication 1.1 – 1.4 and 2.1 – 2.3.
Evan Flory-Barnes is a bassist and composer from Seattle (Garfield High and UW) who performs worldwide with many groups from many genres. He is a young and multifaceted artist who plays jazz, hip-hop, classical and rock, and has received a prestigious Meet the Composer national commission for his piece Acknowledgment of a Celebration (performing at KPC on October 22nd).
Evan will visit your class to talk about what it means to be an empowered and creative person in the 21st Century. The core philosophy of his work is “living your creativity” and following one’s passions throughout one’s career. He is also a particular specialist in blending musical traditions.
Are some of your students enrolled in music classes or instrument lessons? Do you also have students who make hip-hop, spoken word, street art or other less institutionalized art forms outside of school? Evan will help these two groups find value and inspiration in each other’s creativity.
Evan will be accompanied by a local hip-hop artist who will also discuss the influence of jazz and other genres on contemporary Northwest hip-hop music.
KPC's In-School Programs are supported by Wells Fargo, Real Networks, Target, The Norcliffe Foundation & The Tagney-Jones Foundation.
