A society that does not teach their youth the value of artistic self-expression is destined for emptiness.

RESIDENCY OPTIONS:

A Day of Appalachian Dance
Workshops or Assembly Program(s) in Appalachian Dance, K-8
Up to five classroom-size workshops or two assembly programs (or some combination), in which students view, learn and present Appalachian dances from circles to squares. 

$500

American Dance Styles
Four-Day Residency for grades K-8
Students learn their own heritage as Americans through various dance experiences, from early American dancing to modern aerobic dance.  KERA dance core content figures largely in this residency.

$1500

Dance and Music of Appalachia
Four-Day Residency for grades K-8
Students learn the history of Appalachia through dance and song, and are prepared to present a show as a final project.  Concepts such as how dance and music relate to culture, history of folk instruments, locomotor and nonlocomotor movements, pathway, and rhythm are addressed.

$1500

A Day of Appalachian Music
Workshops or Assembly Program(s) in Appalachian Music, K-12
Up to five classroom-size workshops or two assembly programs (or some combination), in which students hear and sing selected Appalachian songs and are introduced to the Appalachian Dulcimer as a folk instrument.  Diversity within Appalachian culture and the influences of European and African music on American folk music are addressed. 

$500

Appalachian Songs and Singing Games
Four-Day Residency for grades K-8
Students learn about Appalachian culture through its music, including silly songs, songs about community, and historic singing games.  Students discover the diversity in Appalachian heritage and the influence of European and African music on American musical culture. 

$1500

I Can Play the Appalachian Lap Dulcimer
Five-Day Residency for grades 3-8
Students learn to play the Appalachian Lap Dulcimer, a traditional Appalachian stringed instrument, and are prepared to present a short program at the end of the visit, augmented by Jennifer's expert performance of several Appalachian folk songs.
(Jennifer provides up to 26 dulcimers, or contact us about where to order them!) 

$2000

Creating Cultural Theater
Five-Day Residency with two artists for up to 100 students, 5-8.  
Students work together to create and produce a comedy about rural Kentucky life in the 1940's, using as a springboard their own prior research in the local history of their geographic area.  Concepts in dance, music, art and theater are addressed.

$2500 plus supplies

Twentieth Century Trends
Five-Day Residency with two artists for grades 8-12.  
Students research and explore trends in dance and art from the early 1900's through today, discussing major changes in society and the resulting changes in artistic expression.   Clear exploration of these changes, and experience in the artistic forms, allow students to evaluate the trends in their own lifetimes in the larger context of the past 100 years.  Students finish the week with a dance presentation and 8'x8' mural to share with the community.

$2200 plus supplies

Living History Assembly
One-Day Assembly and Discussion for grades K-12
Students see Jennifer's original one-woman show, Josie, A Mountain Portrait, and then participate in an open discussion about the conception and production of this historical monologue.  Jennifer talks about the script, costumes, and musical selections, and artist, Alfredo Escobar addresses set design, stage plot and setup challenges in different venues.

$600 per performance

Please note:  Schools booking Jennifer Rose and Alfredo Escobar for the same time period will receive a significant discount. Contact us for details.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS:

3 Hours

6 Hours

American Dance Styles: An Introduction
Participants will learn to dance and to teach three traditional dances common to the Appalachian area, as well as the history and heritage behind the rich traditions of Appalachia and early America. Participants will be provided with written instructions for each dance, a CD of music for each dance, and contact information for more resources.

Number of Participants: Seven to twenty
Price: $600, plus travel expenses

Dance for Schools: An Effective Method for Teaching Dance in Kentucky
By far the most in-depth seminar Jennifer Rose offers, this workshop invites participants to learn Jennifer’s own method of teaching dance to young people – a method that has been proven successful in over ten years of practice. Participants will learn to dance and teach three folk dances, three creative dance activities, and two integrated arts activities using Jennifer’s manual, American Folk and Modern Dance for Schools. Participants will be provided with a full copy of the manual, including a compact disc of music and a video of short dance demonstrations.

Number of Participants: Eight to twenty
Price: $100/participant, plus travel expenses

Appalachian Dulcimer: An Introduction
Participants will learn the basics of playing a full-size Appalachian dulcimer, supplied by Jennifer Rose. An introduction to tuning, noting and strumming will be presented, and participants will play three songs from the American traditional repertoire using the techniques presented in the workshop. Participants will be provided with notation for the songs they learn as well as a list of resources for more information.

Number of Participants: Limit twenty-five
Price: $600, plus travel expenses

Appalachian Traditions: Dance and Dulcimer
During the first half, participants will learn to dance and teach three dances from the Appalachian tradition, along with the history of each dance and an overview of the history and heritage of the Appalachian region. They will be provided with instructions for each dance, as well as a cassette of music used in the workshop.
In the second half, participants will learn three songs on the Appalachian lap dulcimer, a native Appalachian instrument. They will be introduced to basic tuning, strumming and noting techniques, and will be provided with notation to the three songs they learn.

Number of Participants: Eight to twenty
Price: $900, plus travel expenses