School Programs Workshops for Children Stories in Motion brings its innovative approach to teaching dance and movement to the schools by offering artist in residence workshops for students ages K – 6th grade. Customized short term or long-term residencies linking dance to language arts or social studies are available. Here is a sample of workshops: Poetry in Motion: Linking Dance to Poetry Exploring the Poetry of Langston Hughes through Movement The Underground Railroad: An Exploration Through Movement and Literature Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain: African Folktales and Dance Native American Folktales: A Creative Movement Approach Things Don’t Frighten Me At All dance unit based on poetry by Maya Angelou 1,000 Cranes Dance Unit Linking Japanese Culture and Dance View a sample lesson plan. For information regarding our exciting school residency programs, please contact Ann Biddle at (973) 313-1050 or email info@storiesinmotion.org. Staff Development Workshops Stories in Motion also offers Staff Development workshops for teachers. Tapping into a wealth of experience working with New York and New Jersey public school teachers, arts organizations and local private schools, these professional development workshops focus on dance education and arts integration for classroom teachers. Workshops include: The Vocabulary of Dance Movement Activities for the Classroom Linking Dance to Language Arts Linking Dance to Social Studies Multicultural Dance Education The Roots of Hispanic Dance Poetry in Motion: Creating Links to the Poetry of Langston Hughes The Underground Railroad: How Movement and Choreography Can Bring This Historic Event to Life For information regarding Staff Development Workshops please contact Ann Biddle, (973) 313-1050 or email info@storiesinmotion.org.