Help students develop dynamic, authentic presence by exploring Laban’s Effort Qualities—a system for understanding how movement expresses intention, emotion, and energy.
TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
Michael Crotty
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CM-016 Moving Through Math: Exploring Geometry and Space with Laban Movement (3-5)
Students will explore geometric concepts and spatial reasoning through the lens of dance, using Rudolf Laban’s Space Harmony principles.
CM-017 Exploring Space Harmony: Integrating math and Dance through Icosahedrons (2-5)
Bring geometry to life through movement. In this hands-on, minds-on class, students will explore the powerful intersection of mathematics and dance using toothpicks, gumdrops, and their own bodies.
CM-018 Character in Motion: Bringing Stories to Life Through Movement (K-8)
Unlock your students’ imaginations by merging creative writing and expressive movement in this dynamic, cross-disciplinary class.
CM-015 Quilting Louisiana Culture (1-4)
Students will learn about the historical and cultural significance of quilts in Louisiana communities, including influences from African American, Creole, Cajun, and Native traditions.