3074
Whitney Ave.
Bldg. 2, 2nd Floor
Hamden, CT 06518
phone: 203-230-8101
fax: 203-230-8131
ADAM BATTELSTEIN & FRIENDS
Modern Dance
Adam Battelstein is an actor, dancer, choreographer extraordinaire noted by the New York Times for his "comic genius" and called "a master clown disguised as a dancer." He has toured nationally and internationally with companies such as Pilobolus and Momix. He is a Master Teaching Artist for the state of Connecticut and has been involved in educational outreach around the United States for many years.
Here what the educators are saying about Adam's programs: A teacher from the Chester school wrote in regards to LOCO*MOTION: "This was the best 'Science' program I have ever experienced! I wish they could have stayed longer!" Another teacher from the Killingworth school told us that LOCO*MOTION was the best cultural program they've ever had.
John B. Sliney PTO Cultural Arts Coordinator said, "Dear Adam: WOW!!! I’m still thinking about “LocoMotion.”
On behalf of the PTA, I would like to express my sincere thanks for presenting this inspiring performance to the students of John B. Sliney School. Both my sons want me to tell you how great they thought the performances were. My fourth grader said all the kids in his class kept talking about the Segway dance. His favorite performance was Carrie’s dance on the wheel and he also liked the bicycle wheel demonstration showing how a gyroscope works. My first-grader loved the “Moon in the Bucket” dance with the balloons.
With the enactment of “No Child Left Behind,” I’m seeing less done with science in the schools, not to mention less time with art. Your performance melded science and art so well, and you could see the enthusiasm in the kids’ eyes as they watched you and Carrie perform. This show should bebooked at every school in Connecticut! This show is a “must-see” and I will do my best to pass the word on to every establishment I know. Thank you again for sharing your art with us".
After a performance at Wren Hollow School in St Louis, teachers stated," I thought the program was very good and the dancers excellent. Using the students to direct the pieces was very interactive and interesting. Asking students to make up the story encouraged critical thinking" Another teacher wrote, "I can refer back to your program experience when I teach my kindergarten children how to write a story from the beginning to the end."
Storeography (Grades K- 12)
Storeography connects dance and language arts in a way that sweeps audiences
off their feet. The structure of story is revealed as the audience is
guided to construct meaning from inherent clues such as costumes, music,
props and the emotions and actions of characters. Concepts common to both
dance and language arts such as: plot, character development and subtext
are demonstrated in a progression of fun and accessible dance vignettes.
Length: 45 - 60 minutes
LocoMotion (Grades K-12)
Learn about the elements of locomotion, from friction to balance and stability,
through the art of dance. See the Newton's principals of momentum and
inertia illustrated in a non quantitative method. Experience balance and
discover facts about the inner ear and gyroscopes by watching this group
make dance using a Segway on the stage!!! Length: 45 Minutes
Single Performance: $970
Pair of Performances: $1275
MOVING KIDS TO LEARN Workshop and Residency
Join with Adam in connecting to and teaching your choice of curriculum topics. Students will learn the basics of choreography as they transform the subjects they are studying into movement and then into dances. This unique method of physicalizing the curriculum has no limits and can literally turn the most difficult concepts into fun and expressive dances. Enrich your curriculum through a kinesthetic hands-on approach featuring improvisation and collaboration that will have your students researching topics, learning sequences, and demonstrating their knowledge in an engaging format.
Some examples of workshops and residencies include:
The Water Cycle
Colonial America
Ocean Studies
Native American Studies
CCT FUNDING AVAILABLE
Curriculum Links: Dance, Science, Music, Physical
Education, Theatre, Language Arts
PWRA