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2024 – 2025<br />

schooltime<br />

performances<br />

Photo from Malevo<br />

Photo: Shakiru Bola Okoya<br />

professional<br />

development<br />

in-school<br />

residencies<br />

Photo: Norman De Shong


connecting with<br />

the performing arts<br />

connecting with<br />

each other<br />

NJPAC’s education initiative, kicked off before<br />

the Newark campus was built, is now one of<br />

New Jersey’s largest providers of arts education<br />

programs for children, annually reaching almost<br />

100,000 students (from Pre-K to Grade 12),<br />

teachers and families. Thousands of New Jersey<br />

kids who experience world-class performances<br />

on <strong>Arts</strong> Center stages go on to classes where they<br />

can study dance, jazz, acting, musical theater,<br />

hip hop arts and culture, and more — either in our<br />

Center for <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Education</strong>, or in classes taught by<br />

NJPAC teaching artists at schools around the state.<br />

NJPAC’s professional development opportunities for<br />

teachers — classes and workshops through which<br />

classroom teachers strengthen their skills in multiple<br />

areas like choreographing a school musical, creating<br />

an original play or playing the recorder — have<br />

added exponentially to the arts education offerings<br />

at Greater Newark schools and surrounding areas.<br />

why<br />

arts<br />

education?<br />

The more arts classes<br />

students take, the<br />

less likely they are<br />

to drop out — by<br />

nearly 20% across<br />

the arts disciplines.<br />

Kelly, S. N. (2012).<br />

A Comparison of Cohort Data<br />

from 2007/08 to 2010/11<br />

Regarding Fine <strong>Arts</strong>-Related<br />

Instruction’s Influence on<br />

Academic Success.<br />

Florida Music Director, 66(3),<br />

8-10. (<strong>Arts</strong> Ed Now)<br />

20%<br />

Students that<br />

participate in arts<br />

classes learn to work<br />

together on a team,<br />

become open-minded<br />

and boost their<br />

confidence levels.<br />

academiamag.com/10-benefits-of-arteducation/<br />

confidence<br />

Low-income<br />

students who are<br />

highly engaged in<br />

the arts are more<br />

than twice as likely<br />

to graduate college<br />

as their peers with<br />

no arts education.<br />

workforce.org<br />

2x<br />

Contact:<br />

April Jeffries<br />

Manager of Outreach & Sales<br />

ajeffries@njpac.org • njpac.org/education<br />

Scan this code for a full listing<br />

of NJPAC’s programming and their<br />

connection to the curriculum<br />

Photo: Norman De Shong


schooltime<br />

performances<br />

Bring your students to NJPAC for the ultimate field trip<br />

Give your students the magic of live performance with<br />

one or more of our curated performing arts experiences.<br />

Why choose NJPAC SchoolTime?<br />

• All productions are linked to state curriculum<br />

• Teacher Resource Guides are included to facilitate lesson planning<br />

• Post-performance talkbacks<br />

• Pre- and post-performance podcasts for each show<br />

Photo from Hero: The Boy From Troy<br />

schooltime performances<br />

dodge poetry festival<br />

young artist day<br />

oct 18<br />

@ 9AM – 5PM<br />

Grades: 9 – 12<br />

Performing <strong>Arts</strong> Focus: Poetry<br />

Curriculum Connections: English Language <strong>Arts</strong>,<br />

Social and Emotional Development,<br />

Social Studies, Theater<br />

Young Artist Day introduces teenagers to diverse<br />

poets who are using words as a tool to effect social<br />

change. Special student programming includes<br />

readings, conversations, musical performances and<br />

opportunities to engage with national poetry legends.<br />

NJPAC • FREE to students and teachers<br />

malevo<br />

oct 24 & 25 @ 10AM & 12:30PM<br />

Grades: 7 – 12<br />

Performing <strong>Arts</strong> Focus: Dance<br />

Curriculum Connections: Dance, Health and<br />

Physical <strong>Education</strong>, Music, Social and Emotional<br />

Development, Social Studies<br />

The Argentine drum-and-dance troupe will have you<br />

on the edge of your seat with lightning-fast footwork,<br />

high-energy athleticism and exhilarating rhythms.<br />

Victoria Theater • $8 per person<br />

sugar skull!<br />

a día de muertos<br />

musical adventure<br />

nov 5 & 6<br />

10AM & 12:30PM<br />

Grades: K – 4<br />

Performing <strong>Arts</strong> Focus: Theater<br />

Curriculum Connections: Music,<br />

Social and Emotional Development, Social Studies,<br />

World Languages<br />

Experience the rich traditions of Día de Muertos<br />

with this joyful and uplifting show, filled with<br />

colorful Mexican music and dance.<br />

Victoria Theater • $8 per person<br />

ben williams<br />

i am a man<br />

nov 19<br />

10AM & 12:30PM<br />

Grades: 7 – 12<br />

Performing <strong>Arts</strong> Focus: Jazz<br />

Curriculum Connections: English Language <strong>Arts</strong>,<br />

Music, Social and Emotional Development,<br />

Social Studies<br />

The GRAMMY®-winning bassist performs a<br />

compelling fusion of jazz, soul, R&B and hip hop,<br />

showing “the complexity of our humanity as<br />

Black American men.”<br />

Victoria Theater • $8 per person<br />

journey to oz<br />

dec 12 & 13 @ 10AM & 12:30PM<br />

Produced by The Experiential Theater Company<br />

Grades: K – 6<br />

Performing <strong>Arts</strong> Focus: Theater<br />

Curriculum Connections: Literacy (Oral Stories),<br />

Social and Emotional Development,<br />

Storytelling, Theater<br />

L. Frank Baum’s classic story of Dorothy, Toto,<br />

the Wizard and the Witch comes to life, with<br />

YOU as part of the show. Expect laughter,<br />

fun and lots of audience participation.<br />

Victoria Theater • $8 per person


schooltime performances<br />

hero: the boy<br />

from troy<br />

jan 23 & 24<br />

10AM & 12:30PM<br />

Grades: 4 – 8<br />

Performing <strong>Arts</strong> Focus: Theater<br />

Curriculum Connections: Literacy (Oral Stories),<br />

Social and Emotional Development, Social Studies,<br />

Storytelling, Theater<br />

This entertaining new musical about Civil Rights<br />

leader John Lewis shows the power of taking action<br />

against injustice and getting into “good trouble.”<br />

Victoria Theater • $8 per person<br />

ladies of hip hop<br />

feb 6 & 7 @ 10AM & 12:30PM<br />

Black Dancing Bodies Project: Speak My Mind<br />

Grades: 5 – 12<br />

Performing <strong>Arts</strong> Focus: Dance<br />

Curriculum Connections: Dance, Health and<br />

Physical <strong>Education</strong>, Music, Social and Emotional<br />

Development, Social Studies<br />

This liberating dance performance uplifts hip<br />

hop culture while exploring the question: “If I<br />

could speak my mind, what would I say?”<br />

Victoria Theater • $8 per person<br />

good night moon &<br />

the runaway bunny<br />

apr 3 & 4<br />

@ 10AM & 12:30PM<br />

Produced by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia<br />

Grades: Pre-K – 3<br />

Performing <strong>Arts</strong> Focus: Theater<br />

Curriculum Connections: Literacy (Oral Stories),<br />

Social and Emotional Development,<br />

Storytelling, Theater<br />

Experience the beloved children’s books in<br />

this charming production, with endearing rabbit<br />

characters, glow-in-the-dark scenery<br />

and clever puppetry.<br />

Revelations. Photo by Paul Kolnik<br />

alvin ailey<br />

american dance<br />

theater<br />

may 9<br />

@ 12:30PM<br />

Grades: 5 – 12<br />

Performing <strong>Arts</strong> Focus: Dance<br />

Curriculum Connections: Dance, Health and<br />

Physical <strong>Education</strong>, Music, Social and Emotional<br />

Development, Social Studies, Theater<br />

Elegant, electrifying and marvelously athletic,<br />

this always dazzling company returns to NJPAC.<br />

As America’s premier modern dance company,<br />

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is known for its<br />

vibrant fusion of modern dance, ballet and soul.<br />

Prudential Hall • $15 per person<br />

Victoria Theater • $8 per person<br />

nai-ni chen<br />

dance company<br />

jan 30 & 31<br />

@ 10AM & 12:30PM<br />

Year of the Snake<br />

Grades: 3 – 8<br />

Performing <strong>Arts</strong> Focus: Dance<br />

Curriculum Connections: Dance, Health and<br />

Physical <strong>Education</strong>, Music, Social and Emotional<br />

Development, Social Studies<br />

Chinese traditions fuse with modern flair in this<br />

energetic celebration of the Lunar New Year,<br />

with talented dancers and musicians<br />

evoking the spirit of the Snake.<br />

look both ways<br />

feb 20 & 21 @ 10AM & 12:30PM<br />

Produced by Kennedy Center<br />

for Young Audiences<br />

Grades: 4 – 8<br />

Performing <strong>Arts</strong> Focus: Theater<br />

Curriculum Connections: Literacy (Oral Stories),<br />

Social and Emotional Development,<br />

Storytelling, Theater<br />

Follow 10 tales of middle school students<br />

in all their emotional complexity in this<br />

theatrical adaptation of #1 New York Times<br />

bestselling author Jason Reynolds’ book.<br />

Victoria Theater • $8 per person<br />

underneath a<br />

magical moon<br />

may 1 & 2<br />

@ 10AM & 12:30PM<br />

Produced by Tutti Frutti Productions<br />

Grades: Pre-K – 5<br />

Performing <strong>Arts</strong> Focus: Theater<br />

Curriculum Connections: Literacy (Oral Stories),<br />

Music, Social and Emotional Development,<br />

Storytelling, Theater<br />

In this whimsical musical retelling of the classic<br />

story of Peter Pan, the Darling children use<br />

their imaginations to transform ordinary<br />

objects into the world of Neverland.<br />

paige in full<br />

may 29 & 30 @ 10AM & 12:30PM<br />

Produced by B-Fly Entertainment<br />

Grades: 7 – 12<br />

Performing <strong>Arts</strong> Focus: Theater<br />

Curriculum Connections: Dance, Literacy<br />

(Oral Stories), Music, Poetry, Storytelling,<br />

Theater, Visual Art<br />

Hip hop artist Paige Hernandez shares her<br />

coming-of-age story through poetry, dance,<br />

multimedia projections and music.<br />

Victoria Theater • $8 per person<br />

Victoria Theater • $8 per person<br />

Victoria Theater • $8 per person<br />

BOOK TODAY!<br />

njpac.org/education • ajeffries@njpac.org<br />

Generous support for SchoolTime provided, in part, by<br />

Generous support provided by The Joan and Allen Bildner Family Fund, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., The Office of U.S. Senator Cory Booker,<br />

The <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Education</strong> Endowment Fund in honor of Raymond C. Chambers, Jennifer A. Chalsty, Judy and Stewart Colton, Toby and Leon Cooperman,<br />

Mimi and Edwin Feliciano, The Izzo Family, Don Katz & Leslie Larson, McCrane Foundation, Inc., care of Margrit McCrane, The MCJ Amelior Foundation,<br />

Albert+ and Katharine Merck+, NJ Advance Media, David & Marian Rocker, The Sagner Companies/The Sagner Family Foundation<br />

and an anonymous donor.<br />

+deceased


in-school<br />

residencies<br />

Teaching artists visit your classroom for multiple sessions<br />

New Orleans to Newark: Journey of Jazz<br />

Grades: 3 – 6<br />

Curriculum Connections: English Language <strong>Arts</strong>,<br />

Music, Social and Emotional Development,<br />

Social Studies<br />

Tracing the evolution of jazz through a social studies<br />

lens, students will examine the cultural and political<br />

influences that developed the sound as it traveled<br />

north with the Great Migration. They will develop<br />

their understanding of music by practicing the<br />

fundamentals of jazz. In the 10-session model,<br />

students will have the opportunity to design<br />

their own jazz club based on their new<br />

knowledge of the art form and culture.<br />

5 sessions: $1,000<br />

10 sessions: $2,000<br />

World Dance<br />

Grades: 3 – 6<br />

Curriculum Connections: Dance, English Language<br />

<strong>Arts</strong>, Health and Physical <strong>Education</strong>, Social and<br />

Emotional Development, Social Studies<br />

Photo: Norman De Shong<br />

During this active residency, students will use<br />

movement as a means of cultural exploration.<br />

Each residency will explore a specific dance<br />

style to explore cultural traditions, customs<br />

and history, while developing skills in body<br />

movement, energy, space, time and rhythm.<br />

Bring NJPAC teaching artists right to your classroom<br />

for multiple sessions. Our residencies are designed to serve up<br />

to 30 students per class during the school day. To make things even<br />

easier, you’ll have NJPAC’s administration team to help you every<br />

step of the way.<br />

Why choose NJPAC residencies?<br />

• Affordable pricing structure<br />

• NJPAC-trained artist faculty<br />

• All programs are aligned with National and State Standards<br />

• We’re New Jersey’s regional provider for<br />

national arts education programs<br />

• We provide a program manager to help you fully<br />

integrate the residency into your school<br />

• Receive a 10% discount on SchoolTime performances or<br />

professional development when you book a residency<br />

Photo: Norman De Shong<br />

Storytelling Through Dance<br />

Grades: K – 5<br />

Curriculum Connections: Dance,<br />

English Language <strong>Arts</strong>, Health and Physical<br />

<strong>Education</strong>, Math, Science, Social and Emotional<br />

Development, Social Studies<br />

In this movement-driven residency, students<br />

play with physical expression and the art form<br />

of dance as a way to explore stories, characters<br />

and emotions. Students will experiment with<br />

elements of movement including body, space,<br />

time, energy, relationship and rhythm, both<br />

individually and as an ensemble. They’ll develop<br />

new tools for expressing themselves, and<br />

connect with the language of their own body.<br />

5 sessions: $1,000<br />

10 sessions: $2,000<br />

Storytelling Through Drama<br />

Grades: K – 5<br />

Curriculum Connections: English Language<br />

<strong>Arts</strong>, Health and Physical <strong>Education</strong>, Social and<br />

Emotional Development, Social Studies, Theater<br />

In this residency, students will use their actor’s<br />

tools of body, voice and imagination to explore<br />

stories, characters and emotions. They will<br />

experiment collaboratively and individually with<br />

different aspects of theater, which may include<br />

pantomime, group storytelling, character voice,<br />

character physicality, gesture and more. Over<br />

the course of the program, students will grow to<br />

better understand themselves — and others.<br />

5 sessions: $1,000<br />

10 sessions: $2,000<br />

5 sessions: $1,000<br />

10 sessions: $2,000<br />

The Beat Makers Club<br />

Grades: 5 – 12<br />

Curriculum Connections: Health and Physical<br />

<strong>Education</strong>, Math, Music, Science, Social Studies,<br />

STEAM<br />

Students will explore different loops, sounds,<br />

software and techniques to understand rhythm and<br />

composition. This is an interactive experience where<br />

innovation meets rhythm and students discover their<br />

musical potential in a collaborative environment.<br />

6 sessions: $1,200<br />

12 sessions: $2,400<br />

Hip Hop Dance<br />

Grades: 5 – 12<br />

Curriculum Connections: Dance,<br />

Health and Physical <strong>Education</strong>, Math, Music<br />

This high-energy approach to movement,<br />

expressed with power, individuality and purpose,<br />

offers a collective experience influenced by<br />

various styles of dance. Students at all levels of<br />

training learn classic hip hop dance styles,<br />

from breaking, popping and locking to<br />

today’s trends. Students learn and create<br />

self-titled choreography and experience<br />

improvisational freestyle dance cyphers.<br />

6 sessions: $1,200<br />

12 sessions: $2,400<br />

BOOK TODAY!<br />

njpac.org/education • ajeffries@njpac.org


in-school residencies<br />

Musical Theater FUNdamentals<br />

Grades: 6 – 12<br />

Curriculum Connections: Dance,<br />

English Language <strong>Arts</strong>, Health and Physical<br />

<strong>Education</strong>, Music, Social and Emotional<br />

Development, Social Studies, Theater<br />

Students will be immersed in the foundations<br />

of song, dance and acting in this high-energy<br />

residency. In a collaborative ensemble<br />

environment, they’ll be introduced to musical<br />

theater history, the basics of learning and<br />

performing choreography, foundational vocal<br />

techniques for speaking and singing and acting.<br />

6 sessions (with an accompanist): $1,800<br />

12 sessions (with an accompanist): $2,800<br />

6 sessions (without an accompanist): $1,200<br />

12 sessions (without an accompanist): $2,400<br />

partnership/affiliate<br />

programming<br />

Hip Hop Emceein’/Rap (Rhythm and Poetry)<br />

Grades: 5 – 12<br />

Curriculum Connections: English Language <strong>Arts</strong>,<br />

Math, Music, Social Studies, Theater<br />

Students are introduced to the world of storytelling<br />

and identity through rhythmic beats and wordplay.<br />

Participants will craft powerful pieces that reflect<br />

their culture and beliefs, turning their thoughts<br />

into impactful performances. This is a safe<br />

place where creativity takes the main stage,<br />

and student voices are amplified.<br />

6 sessions: $1,200<br />

12 sessions: $2,400<br />

Playwriting<br />

Grades: 6 – 12<br />

Curriculum Connections: English Language <strong>Arts</strong>,<br />

Social and Emotional Development,<br />

Social Studies, Theater<br />

In this residency, students will learn the<br />

foundations of dramatic storytelling and gain a<br />

better understanding of what “makes” a play.<br />

Students will learn how discretion and indirection<br />

builds conflict, how to write compelling dialogue<br />

and how to create complex characters. The session<br />

will end with a short scene or play of their own.<br />

6 sessions: $1,200<br />

12 sessions: $2,400<br />

Act Out Loud<br />

Grades: 6 – 12<br />

Curriculum Connections: English Language <strong>Arts</strong>,<br />

Social and Emotional Development,<br />

Social Studies, Theater<br />

Students experience the joy of connecting<br />

with themselves and others in this six- or<br />

12-session residency. It’s all about acting,<br />

storytelling and developing stage presence —<br />

whether your students are already hungry for<br />

the spotlight or hesitant to step into it. In a warm<br />

and supportive environment, students will<br />

explore monologues, improvisation,<br />

scene work and memorization, all while<br />

collaborating with their classmates.<br />

6 sessions: $1,200<br />

12 sessions: $2,400<br />

Generous support for NJPAC In-School Residences<br />

provided, in part, by:<br />

Generous support provided by The Joan and Allen Bildner Family Fund, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.,<br />

The Office of U.S. Senator Cory Booker, The <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Education</strong> Endowment Fund in honor of Raymond C. Chambers, Jennifer A. Chalsty,<br />

Judy and Stewart Colton, Toby and Leon Cooperman, Mimi and Edwin Feliciano, The Izzo Family, Don Katz & Leslie Larson,<br />

McCrane Foundation, Inc., care of Margrit McCrane, The MCJ Amelior Foundation, Albert+ and Katharine Merck+, David & Marian Rocker,<br />

Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable Foundation, The Sagner Companies/The Sagner Family Foundation, The John Strangfeld and<br />

Mary Kay Strangfeld Foundation, and an anonymous donor.<br />

+ deceased<br />

women@<br />

New Jersey Wolf Trap<br />

Grades: Pre-K and Kindergarten<br />

Curriculum Connections: Language <strong>Arts</strong>/Literacy, Social and<br />

Emotional Development, STEM, Visual and Performing <strong>Arts</strong><br />

Classrooms are transformed with performing arts experiences that<br />

inspire new ways of thinking and learning. In this embedded professional<br />

development program, NJPAC teaching artists work directly with teachers<br />

to develop and implement arts-integrated lessons that engage children in<br />

active, joyful learning across subject areas, including literacy and S.T.E.M.<br />

5 sessions: $1,000<br />

16 sessions: $2,400


professional<br />

development<br />

Ongoing training for performing arts educators<br />

Expand your teaching skills, deepen your curriculum and<br />

give yourself a creative boost in NJPAC’s forward-thinking<br />

professional development workshops. PDs are for teachers<br />

all the way from pre-K to high school, and include hip hop, dance,<br />

storytelling, theater, music and more. Not only will you learn<br />

something … you’ll have fun and be inspired. Don’t see what you<br />

want? Reach out and let us customize a PD to meet your needs.<br />

Why choose NJPAC professional development?<br />

• Creative, fun, cutting-edge topics<br />

• All programs are offered in-person or virtually<br />

• Customizable to meet your needs<br />

• Designed with your requests and feedback in mind<br />

Price: $800 – $1,500<br />

Professional Development workshop pricing varies depending on<br />

the number of participants, length of the workshop and distance<br />

from NJPAC. Please contact us for a customized quote.<br />

Photo: Shakiru Bola Okoya<br />

multidisciplinary<br />

B.R.A.G.: Hip Hop as a Tool for<br />

Self Exploration, Community Connection<br />

and Collaboration<br />

Grades: 6 – 12<br />

Curriculum Connections: Language <strong>Arts</strong>,<br />

Social Emotional Learning<br />

Through creative writing prompts, collaborative<br />

group work and personal reflection, participants<br />

will discover their artistic and educator strengths<br />

as individuals and collectively as a “crew.” Feel the<br />

beat as we rap our anthems of triumph and change<br />

in arts education and empower ourselves and our<br />

students to speak, sing and dance out our truth.<br />

Creative Assessment Through the <strong>Arts</strong><br />

Grades: K – 12<br />

Curriculum Connections: Literacy<br />

Discuss and delve into best practices in creative<br />

assessment, from developing effective rubrics,<br />

embedding assessment strategies into lesson plans<br />

and incorporating student feedback. Gain practical<br />

tools to measure student performance in the arts.<br />

Neurodiversity in <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Education</strong><br />

Grades: K – 12<br />

Curriculum Connections: Special <strong>Education</strong>,<br />

Social Emotional Learning<br />

Classrooms are now more diverse than ever,<br />

with students presenting a broad range of<br />

needs and interests. The arts are an ideal way to<br />

engage students of all abilities. In this workshop<br />

we will explore creative methods to engage<br />

neurodiverse students through the arts, offering<br />

them organic avenues for expression that engage<br />

them physically, sensorily and emotionally.<br />

arts integration<br />

Introduction to <strong>Arts</strong> Integration<br />

Grades: K – 12<br />

Curriculum Connections: Literacy, Math,<br />

Science, Social Studies<br />

In this introduction to arts integration, educators will<br />

reflect on their own connections to arts in education<br />

as students. Through interactive activities, educators<br />

will explore the connections between their art forms,<br />

the skills they teach, and brainstorm potential<br />

curricular collaborations with non-arts subjects.<br />

Page to Puppet Stage:<br />

Supporting Literacy Through Puppetry<br />

Grades: K – 8<br />

Curriculum Connections: Language <strong>Arts</strong>, Literacy<br />

Puppets are powerful tools in the classroom! In this<br />

hands-on workshop, play with puppets, learn the<br />

possibilities that puppetry has to transform students’<br />

learning and how to apply it to your core curriculum.<br />

Applies to <strong>Arts</strong> Integration and Theater<br />

dance<br />

Creating Collaborative Choreography<br />

Grades: K – 12<br />

Curriculum Connections: Language <strong>Arts</strong>/<br />

Literacy, Social Studies<br />

Demystify the adventure of choreography<br />

and find joy in the unknown of the rehearsal<br />

process. From story to theme to specific lyrics or<br />

references — this workshop will empower you to<br />

find as many access points as possible in creating<br />

collaborative choreography or musical staging<br />

that can be adapted to all kinds of performers.<br />

Applies to Dance and Theater<br />

Movement for Multi-Language Learners<br />

Grades: K – 12<br />

Curriculum Connections: Literacy,<br />

World Languages<br />

How can we make sure our students are learning<br />

even when we speak different languages? In this<br />

movement-focused workshop, educators will learn<br />

how to utilize dance as a tool for multi-language<br />

communication. By building literacy, comprehension,<br />

critical thinking skills and shared vocabulary, we can<br />

build a better bridge for our multi-language learners.<br />

Applies to <strong>Arts</strong> Integration and Dance<br />

early childhood<br />

Finding Math in Every Space and Every<br />

Place: Linking the <strong>Arts</strong> and Mathematics in<br />

the Early Childhood Classroom<br />

Grades: Pre-K – 2<br />

Curriculum Connections: Math<br />

During this highly interactive workshop, you’ll learn<br />

how to tap into young children’s love of music and<br />

movement to spark meaningful explorations of<br />

math by using the art forms as a teaching tool.<br />

You’ll walk away with simple strategies for creating<br />

songs and facilitating movement in the early<br />

childhood classroom. You’ll also learn how to link<br />

these lessons to literacy and empower children<br />

to actively apply critical thinking skills and<br />

evaluate their learning.<br />

Pure Imagination! Exploring Creative<br />

Approaches to Music and Art in the<br />

Early Childhood Classroom<br />

Grades: Pre-K – 2<br />

Curriculum Connections: Language <strong>Arts</strong>/<br />

Literacy, Math<br />

Try your hand at activities to help students<br />

develop basic music concepts and expression<br />

through improvisation, creativity and experiential<br />

learning. Through an integrative and imaginative<br />

teaching approach, we’ll make stories, poems and<br />

pictures come alive by adding an original musical<br />

score, using body percussion and constructing<br />

musical instruments out of simple materials.<br />

Applies to Early Childhood and Music


Photo: Shakiru Bola Okoya<br />

professional development<br />

Words That Move and Lessons That Groove:<br />

Integrating Music and Movement into Early<br />

Childhood Literacy<br />

Grades: Pre-K – 2<br />

Curriculum Connections: Language <strong>Arts</strong>/Literacy<br />

Come explore how to extend children’s literature<br />

using proven arts techniques from the National<br />

Wolf Trap Institute’s Early Learning Through the <strong>Arts</strong><br />

Program. Uncover artistic treasures in stories from<br />

the classics to contemporary! During this workshop,<br />

you’ll practice simple techniques for using rhythm<br />

and melody to engage young children in books.<br />

You’ll also discover how to facilitate movement<br />

to enhance learning in creative child-centered<br />

experiences that will keep the kinesthetic<br />

learner on their toes.<br />

music<br />

Culturally Responsive Teaching<br />

in the Music Classroom<br />

Grades: K – 12<br />

Curriculum Connections: Literacy,<br />

Social Emotional Learning<br />

Join us as we explore the cultural musical makeup<br />

of today’s classroom. Drawing from personal<br />

influences, participants will collaboratively<br />

craft an original musical piece. This hands-on<br />

workshop not only celebrates the diverse cultural<br />

backgrounds of educators but also ignites<br />

insightful discussions that can shape a culturally<br />

responsive approach to their curriculum.<br />

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Generous support for NJPAC Professional Development<br />

provided, in part, by:<br />

Journey Into Jazz: Creative Jazz Strategies<br />

for the Elementary Music Classroom<br />

Grades: K – 5<br />

Curriculum Connections: Social Studies<br />

Transport your students through introductory<br />

activities to the world of jazz music. This workshop<br />

offers practical tools to activate student curiosity<br />

and foster a deeper appreciation for this uniquely<br />

American musical genre. Play, clap and sing along<br />

to New Jersey jazz pioneers such as Sarah Vaughan,<br />

Woody Shaw and Wayne Shorter, among others.<br />

Music <strong>Education</strong> for the Modern Ear<br />

Grades: 6 – 12<br />

Curriculum Connections: Social Studies<br />

What does popular music have to teach us about<br />

music and culture? How can we understand what<br />

students are listening to as a way to unlock their<br />

potential? The use of modern music in music<br />

education can advance techniques, alter or<br />

expand practice and influence the educational<br />

setting. In this workshop, we’ll discover techniques<br />

to engage students using the modern<br />

music that matters to them.<br />

Recorder Fundamentals<br />

Grades: K – 6<br />

Curriculum Connections: Math<br />

In this interactive workshop, teachers will create<br />

a creative classroom environment with procedures<br />

and routines for learning the recorder. We will<br />

explore the fundamentals including posture, tone,<br />

air, hand position and B-A-G to beginner students.<br />

All students will learn “Hot Cross Buns” with<br />

options for differentiation.<br />

theater<br />

Teaching Literacy Through Theater<br />

Grades: K – 12<br />

Curriculum Connections: Language <strong>Arts</strong>,<br />

Literacy, Social Studies<br />

Through this interactive workshop participants will<br />

delve into a specific element of storytelling; such<br />

as conflict, setting, character, or theme to stage<br />

theatrically. Participants will understand and use the<br />

actor’s toolbox to guide students on bringing a story<br />

to life. Theater practices are an effective approach<br />

to help students further their comprehension<br />

and relationship with a given text or story.<br />

Applies to <strong>Arts</strong> Integration and Theater<br />

Generous support provided by The Joan and Allen Bildner Family Fund, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., The Office of U.S. Senator Cory<br />

Booker, The <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Education</strong> Endowment Fund in honor of Raymond C. Chambers, Jennifer A. Chalsty, Judy and Stewart Colton, Toby and Leon<br />

Cooperman, Mimi and Edwin Feliciano, The Izzo Family, Don Katz & Leslie Larson, McCrane Foundation, Inc., care of Margrit McCrane, The MCJ<br />

Amelior Foundation, Albert+ and Katharine Merck+, NJ Advance Media, David & Marian Rocker, The Sagner Companies/The Sagner Family<br />

Foundation and an anonymous donor.<br />

education<br />

standards<br />

Throughout time, the arts have served as a distinctive vehicle<br />

for self-discovery and a means of understanding the world in<br />

which we live. As the state of New Jersey continues to transform<br />

public education to meet the needs of a changing world and the<br />

21st century workforce, capitalizing on the unique ability of the arts<br />

to develop creativity, critical thinking and innovation skills is critical<br />

to the success of our students. The arts infuse our lives with meaning<br />

on nearly all levels — generating significant creative and intellectual<br />

capital. They inspire creative and critical thinking and encourage<br />

agency and inclusion. A well-designed sequential arts program<br />

promotes responsible decision making, enhances self-awareness,<br />

builds self-esteem and self-management skills and helps students<br />

build relationship and collaboration skills; all of which are essential<br />

to prepare New Jersey students for post-secondary success.<br />

in-school residencies<br />

Program<br />

Name<br />

Storytelling<br />

Through<br />

Drama<br />

Storytelling<br />

Through<br />

Dance<br />

Grades<br />

Served<br />

K – 5<br />

K – 5<br />

Standards Addressed<br />

Artistic Process: Creating<br />

Anchor Standard 1 Generating and conceptualizing ideas.<br />

Anchor Standard 2 Organizing and developing ideas.<br />

Artistic Process: Performing/Presenting/Producing<br />

Anchor Standard 5 Developing and refining techniques and<br />

models or steps needed to create products.<br />

Anchor Standard 6 Conveying meaning through art.<br />

Artistic Process: Responding<br />

Anchor Standard 7 Perceiving and analyzing products.<br />

Anchor Standard 9 Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.<br />

Artistic Process: Connecting<br />

Anchor Standard 10 Synthesize and relate knowledge and<br />

personal experiences to make art.<br />

Anchor Standard 11 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal,<br />

cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.<br />

Artistic Process: Creating<br />

Anchor Standard 1 Generating and conceptualizing ideas.<br />

Anchor Standard 2 Organizing and developing ideas.<br />

Artistic Process: Performing/Presenting/Producing<br />

Anchor Standard 5 Developing and refining techniques and<br />

models or steps needed to create products.<br />

Anchor Standard 6 Conveying meaning through art.<br />

Artistic Process: Responding<br />

Anchor Standard 7 Perceiving and analyzing products.<br />

Anchor Standard 9 Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.<br />

Artistic Process: Connecting<br />

Anchor Standard 10 Synthesize and relate knowledge and<br />

personal experiences to make art.<br />

Anchor Standard 11 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal,<br />

cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.<br />

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in-school residencies<br />

Program<br />

Name<br />

Grades<br />

Served<br />

Standards Addressed<br />

New Orleans<br />

to Newark:<br />

Journey of<br />

Jazz<br />

3 – 6 Artistic Process: Creating<br />

Anchor Standard 1 Generating and conceptualizing ideas.<br />

Anchor Standard 2 Organizing and developing ideas.<br />

Artistic Process: Performing/Presenting/Producing<br />

Anchor Standard 4 Selecting, analyzing and interpreting work.<br />

Anchor Standard 6 Conveying meaning through art.<br />

Artistic Process: Responding<br />

Anchor Standard 7 Perceiving and analyzing products.<br />

Anchor Standard 9 Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.<br />

Artistic Process: Connecting<br />

Anchor Standard 10 Synthesize and relate knowledge and<br />

personal experiences to make art.<br />

Anchor Standard 11 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal,<br />

cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.<br />

World Dance 3 – 6 Artistic Process: Creating<br />

Anchor Standard 1 Generating and conceptualizing ideas.<br />

Anchor Standard 2 Organizing and developing ideas.<br />

The Beat<br />

Makers Club<br />

Artistic Process: Performing/Presenting/Producing<br />

Anchor Standard 4 Selecting, analyzing and interpreting work.<br />

Anchor Standard 6 Conveying meaning through art.<br />

Artistic Process Responding<br />

Anchor Standard 7 Perceiving and analyzing products.<br />

Anchor Standard 9 Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.<br />

Artistic Process: Connecting<br />

Anchor Standard 10 Synthesize and relate knowledge and<br />

personal experiences to make art.<br />

Anchor Standard 11 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal,<br />

cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.<br />

5 – 12 Artistic Process: Creating<br />

Anchor Standard 1 Generating and conceptualizing ideas.<br />

Anchor Standard 2 Organizing and developing ideas.<br />

Artistic Process: Performing/Presenting/Producing<br />

Anchor Standard 5 Developing and refining techniques and<br />

models or steps needed to create products.<br />

Anchor Standard 6 Conveying meaning through art.<br />

Artistic Process: Responding<br />

Anchor Standard 8 Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.<br />

Anchor Standard 9 Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.<br />

Artistic Process: Connecting<br />

Anchor Standard 10 Synthesize and relate knowledge and<br />

personal experiences to make art.<br />

Photo from Journey to Oz<br />

Program<br />

Name<br />

Hip Hop<br />

Emeecin’/Rap<br />

Grades<br />

Served<br />

Standards Addressed<br />

5 – 12 Artistic Process: Creating<br />

Anchor Standard 1 Generating and conceptualizing ideas.<br />

Anchor Standard 2 Organizing and developing ideas.<br />

Artistic Process: Performing/Presenting/Producing<br />

Anchor Standard 5 Developing and refining techniques and<br />

models or steps needed to create products.<br />

Anchor Standard 6 Conveying meaning through art.<br />

Artistic Process: Responding<br />

Anchor Standard 8 Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.<br />

Anchor Standard 9 Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.<br />

Artistic Process: Connecting<br />

Anchor Standard 10 Synthesize and relate knowledge and<br />

personal experiences to make art.<br />

Act Out Loud 6 – 12 Artistic Process: Creating<br />

Anchor Standard 1 Generating and conceptualizing ideas.<br />

Anchor Standard 2 Organizing and developing ideas.<br />

Anchor Standard 3 Refining and completing products.<br />

Artistic Process: Performing/Presenting/Producing<br />

Anchor Standard 5 Developing and refining techniques and<br />

models or steps needed to create products.<br />

Anchor Standard 6 Conveying meaning through art.<br />

Artistic Process: Responding<br />

Anchor Standard 8 Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.<br />

Anchor Standard 9 Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.<br />

Artistic Process: Connecting<br />

Anchor Standard 10 Synthesize and relate knowledge and<br />

personal experiences to make art.<br />

Anchor Standard 11 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal,<br />

cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.<br />

Hip Hop<br />

Dance<br />

5 – 12 Artistic Process: Creating<br />

Anchor Standard 2 Organizing and developing ideas.<br />

Artistic Process: Performing/Presenting/Producing<br />

Anchor Standard 5 Developing and refining techniques and<br />

models or steps needed to create products.<br />

Artistic Process: Responding<br />

Anchor Standard 8 Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.<br />

Anchor Standard 9 Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.<br />

Artistic Process: Connecting<br />

Anchor Standard 10 Synthesize and relate knowledge and<br />

personal experiences to make art.<br />

Anchor Standard 11 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal,<br />

cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.<br />

Musical<br />

Theater<br />

FUNdamentals<br />

6 – 12 Artistic Process: Creating<br />

Anchor Standard 1 Generating and conceptualizing ideas.<br />

Anchor Standard 2 Organizing and developing ideas.<br />

Anchor Standard 3 Refining and completing products.<br />

Artistic Process: Performing/Presenting/Producing<br />

Anchor Standard 5 Developing and refining techniques and<br />

models or steps needed to create products.<br />

Anchor Standard 6 Conveying meaning through art.<br />

Artistic Process: Responding<br />

Anchor Standard 8 Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.<br />

Anchor Standard 9 Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.<br />

Artistic Process: Connecting<br />

Anchor Standard 10 Synthesize and relate knowledge and<br />

personal experiences to make art.<br />

Anchor Standard 11 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal,<br />

cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.


in-school residencies<br />

Program<br />

Name<br />

Grades<br />

Served<br />

Standards Addressed<br />

Playwriting 6 – 12 Artistic Process: Creating<br />

Anchor Standard 1 Generating and conceptualizing ideas.<br />

Anchor Standard 2 Organizing and developing ideas.<br />

Anchor Standard 3 Refining and completing products.<br />

Artistic Process: Performing/Presenting/Producing<br />

Anchor Standard 5 Developing and refining techniques and<br />

models or steps needed to create products.<br />

Anchor Standard 6 Conveying meaning through art.<br />

Artistic Process: Responding<br />

Anchor Standard 8 Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.<br />

Anchor Standard 9 Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.<br />

Artistic Process: Connecting<br />

Anchor Standard 10 Synthesize and relate knowledge and<br />

personal experiences to make art.<br />

Anchor Standard 11 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal,<br />

cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.<br />

schooltime performances<br />

<strong>Education</strong> standards addressed for all SchoolTime performances:<br />

Artistic Process: Performing/Presenting/Producing<br />

Anchor Standard 4 Selecting, analyzing and interpreting work.<br />

Anchor Standard 6 Conveying meaning through art.<br />

Artistic Process: Responding<br />

Anchor Standard 8 Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.<br />

Anchor Standard 9 Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.<br />

Artistic Process: Connecting<br />

Anchor Standard 10 Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.<br />

Performance Name<br />

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 5 – 12<br />

Ben Williams “I am a Man” 7 – 12<br />

Dodge Poetry Festival Young Artist Day 9 – 12<br />

Grades Served<br />

Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny Pre-K – 3<br />

partnership/affiliate programming<br />

Program<br />

Name<br />

Grades<br />

Served<br />

Standards Addressed<br />

Wolf Trap Pre-K – K Artistic Process: Creating<br />

Anchor Standard 1 Generating and conceptualizing ideas.<br />

Anchor Standard 2 Organizing and developing ideas.<br />

Anchor Standard 3 Refining and completing products.<br />

Artistic Process: Performing/Presenting/Producing<br />

Anchor Standard 5 Developing and refining techniques and<br />

models or steps needed to create products.<br />

Anchor Standard 6 Conveying meaning through art.<br />

Artistic Process: Responding<br />

Anchor Standard 8 Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.<br />

Anchor Standard 9 Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.<br />

Artistic Process: Connecting<br />

Anchor Standard 10 Synthesize and relate knowledge and<br />

personal experiences to make art.<br />

Anchor Standard 11 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal,<br />

cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.<br />

Hero: The Boy From Troy 3 – 6<br />

Journey to Oz K – 6<br />

Ladies of Hip Hop 4 – 12<br />

Look Both Ways 4 – 8<br />

Malevo 7 – 12<br />

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company: Year of the Snake 3 – 8<br />

Paige in Full 7 – 12<br />

Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure K – 4<br />

Underneath A Magical Moon K – 5<br />

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Major support provided by Judy and Stewart Colton, Toby and Leon Cooperman, Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable Foundation,<br />

and The John Strangfeld and Mary Kay Strangfeld Foundation<br />

NJPAC <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Education</strong> programs are made possible by the generosity of our endowment donors: The <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Education</strong><br />

Endowment Fund in honor of Raymond C. Chambers, The Joan and Allen Bildner Family Fund, Toby and Leon Cooperman,<br />

Albert+ and Katharine Merck+, The Sagner Companies/The Sagner Family Foundation, and Wells Fargo Foundation<br />

+ deceased<br />

Generous annual support for NJPAC <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Education</strong> programs is provided by Judith Bernhaut, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.,<br />

The Office of U.S. Senator Cory Booker, Jennifer A. Chalsty, Mimi and Edwin Feliciano, Don Katz & Leslie Larson, M&T Bank,<br />

McCrane Foundation, Inc., care of Margrit McCrane, The MCJ Amelior Foundation, National Endowment for the <strong>Arts</strong>,<br />

NJ Advance Media, NJM Insurance Group, Panasonic Foundation, PNC, Richmond County Savings Foundation,<br />

David & Marian Rocker, Turrell Fund and an anonymous donor


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in-school<br />

residencies<br />

schooltime<br />

performances<br />

professional<br />

development<br />

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Photo from Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure<br />

Photo: Norman De Shong<br />

Photo: Shakiru Bola Okoya

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