About TEACHING ARTIST AND ARTS INTEGRATION Programs

Integrated Arts experiences bring kinesthetic learning to any lesson plan for a deeper dive into a unit of study. Teaching artist will meet and plan with teachers around their current lesson of choice or select from our own integrated programs. Teaching Artist will visit the classroom (in person or virtual) to facilitate the experience. 

TEACHING ARTIST VISITS

Bring Nashville Ballet teaching artists to your school, classroom or educational program to teach participants and students about artistic expression and self-confidence. All programs meet state standards for dance instruction and include accompanying instructional material.

Dance! (K–4th grade)
Based on the book "Dance!" by Bill T. Jones and Susan Kuklin, this program introduces students to the joy and boundless possibilities of movement. Dancers teach students how to create shapes and carve out space with their bodies.

Resiliency Now (3rd - 5th Grade Students)
Incorporating the 5 Social Emotional Learning competencies (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, responsible decision-making, and relationship skills) with mindfulness and movement, Resiliency will equip participants with techniques to reflect, process and approach change creatively. This class can be presented as a single 1-hour session or as a series of 4-hour-long sessions.

OUTCOMES

  • Gain mindfulness techniques for everyday mental well being

  • Cultivate imagination and creativity to better respond to change

  • Connection with self, family, community and nature 

RESIDENCY SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS

Nashville Ballet partners with pre-selected area Title 1 MNPS elementary schools to provide live dance performance experiences (ballet performances, storytime events, and teambuilding workshops) at no cost to the school or students. Students ages 6 to 10 are also eligible to audition to receive annual full scholarships to train with the internationally recognized faculty and staff of the School of Nashville Ballet.

Appearances at Local Schools to Celebrate Literacy
Dancers, instructors, and staff members of Nashville Ballet will travel to local schools during Literacy Celebrations to read stories and perform storytime events for students. Contact your school to inquire about our participation or book an appearance with our Community Engagement Manager at brichardson@nashvilleballet.com or by calling 615-297-2966 x111.