Kids Dance Outreach (KDO)

The mission of Kids Dance Outreach (KDO) is to positively impact the lives of all children through joyful dance programs that inspire excellence, instill confidence, encourage teamwork, and applaud persistence. Since its establishment in 2012, KDO has shared its high-level dance programs with

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Program Description

Kids Dance Outreach (KDO) provides school communities with high-quality arts immersion programs. Through KDO’s programs children are inspired by the joy of dance and music as they’re given something positive to focus on, specific goals to attain, a sense of meaningful accomplishment and an appreciation of the Arts.

Program Structure:

Every class is taught by three professional teaching

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Booking / scheduling contact

Mónica M. Muñoz

317-662-4555

mmunoz@kdoutreach.org

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Program Detail

Program type: In-School Performance, In-School Residency, Student Showcase Opportunities

Artistic Discipline: Dance, Music

Subject: Fine Arts: Dance, Fine Arts: Music

Population Served Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Students with Disabilities

Bilingual: Yes

Available dates:

First come first served:

Winter/Spring – February thru May

Fall – September thru November

Available times:

During School Time (8:00am-2:00pm)

Max number of students: 35

Length of :Program 45

Space / technical requirements:

Our preference is to teach and hold performances in the school auditorium or performance space. During KDO classes this space must be cleared of obstructions (risers, desks, etc.) and it must be reserved solely for the KDO program’s use (i.e., no through-traffic or students being held in the space for morning line up/dismissal, indoor recess, etc., while the KDO classes are taking place).

Location(s):

On-Site at the school.

Fees / Ticketing:

Cost of program will vary depending on the programming structure.

IDOE STANDARDS

FINE ARTS: DANCE:
Anchor Standard 1 – Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work: Choreographers use a variety of sources as inspiration and transform concepts and ideas into movement for artistic expression.
Anchor Standard 2 – Organize and develop artistic ideas and work: The elements of dance, dance structure, and choreographic devices serve as both a foundation and a departure point for choreographers.
Anchor Standard 3 – Refine and complete artistic work: Choreographers analyze, evaluate, refine, and document their work to communicate meaning.
Anchor Standard 4 – Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation: Space, time, and energy are basic elements of dance.
Anchor Standard 5 – Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation: Dancers use the mind-body connection and develop the body as an instrument for artistry and artistic expression.
Anchor Standard 6 – Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work: Dance performance is an interaction between performer, production elements, and audience that heightens and amplifies artistic expression.
Anchor Standard 7 – Perceive and analyze artistic work: Dance is perceived and analyzed to comprehend its meaning.
Anchor Standard 8 – Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work: Dance is interpreted by considering intent, meaning, and artistic expression as communicated through the use of the body, elements of dance, dance technique, dance structure, and context.
Anchor Standard 9 – Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work: Criteria for evaluating dance vary across genres, styles, and cultures.
Anchor Standard 10 – Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art: As dance is experienced, all personal experiences, knowledge, and contexts are integrated and synthesized to interpret meaning.
Anchor Standard 11 – Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding: Dance literacy includes deep knowledge and perspectives about societal, cultural, historical, and community contexts.

FINE ARTS: GENERAL MUSIC:
Anchor Standard 2 - Connect with a varied repertoire of music by exploring the relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.
Anchor Standard 3 - Connect with a varied repertoire of music by exploring the relationships between music and history and culture.
Anchor Standard 6 - Listen and respond to a varied repertoire of music by interpreting and expressing music through movement.

Supporting Materials

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Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes

Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes

Maintains general liability insurance: Yes

Three letters of recommendation / references available: Yes

Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): Yes

Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes

Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes

Connects to State (IDOE) and/or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes

PHOTOS

VIDEOS

Sample KDO Class

References

Aleicha Ostler | Chief Executive Officer | Invent Learning Hub 317-503-0265

John McClure-CEO/Head of School-SUPER School 19 | 2020 Dawson St., Indianapolis, IN 46203 | 317.226.4219-office mcclurjj@myips.org www.myips.org/superschool19

Cancellation Policy

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