Story Tapestries: Arianna Ross and The ST Ensemble
Artist Overview Using the threads of history unique to the lands Arianna has lived in and interweaving them with her experiences, her programs weave a lively fabric rich with stories of the past and present. She blends acrobatics, storytelling, and music to engage students in programs that entertain and enrich school curriculum. Since returning from three years with Bansi Kaul's troupe Rang Vidushak in Bhopal, India, she has performed for the Washington Storytellers' Theatre, NPR, and across the United States. She has performed at the International Children's Festival at Wolf Trap and works as an Artist-in-Residence for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' DC Community Partnership Program.
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Residency Description Arianna can design residencies based on each school's curriculum needs. Listed below are three sample programs; longer residencies can culminate in school-wide sharing. In "Taste of Storytelling," Arianna presents an assembly program and then leads students to re-tell their favorite stories while dancing, singing and playing instruments. "The World's Dramatic History" helps students explore historical topics through creative drama and storytelling exercises. The students' comprehension of different time periods deepens as they step into different lives. Stories and photographs serve as a vehicle for personal and historical reflection in "Documentary Storytelling: Using Words And Photographs To Tell Our Story."Teacher Training or Workshops Provided Enact history by telling its story. Using storytelling in the classroom has proven to be an empowering and educational tool for both the teller/teacher and the listener/student. Storytelling has shown to improve self-confidence, literacy, and group dynamics. During the session teachers learn several activities that can be used to jump-start the creative mind and body, create a safe classroom environment, and deepen students' understanding of history and another culture. Walk away with an effective set of curriculum-based techniques that not only include the standards, but also increase students' love of learning.
Reference Name: Ruth Enkiri
Title: Librarian
Phone: (301) 937-7154
Email: library@stjosephbeltsville.org
Residency Location: St. Joseph's School
Technical Requirements Quiet space with few distractions, minimum 12’ x 15’ space for the students to move around, a chalkboard, and a small table.
Travel To which regions can you travel for only the day?:
Eastern Shore
Central MD
Greater Washington
Southern MD
Western MD
Which regions can you stay overnight?: Eastern Shore Central MD Greater Washington Southern MD Western MD
Travel Requirements: Need a quiet space with few distractions, minimum 12’ x 15’ space for the students to move around, a chalkboard, and a small table.
Booking Contact Info Booking
Contact Organization Young Audiences of MarylandAddress
2600 North Howard Street, Suite 1300
Baltimore, Maryland 21218
