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GIRAFFES CAN’T DANCE

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

All the animals in the jungle know their own special dance, but Gerald the Giraffe can’t seem to move without a clumsy step. But with the help of a wise cricket, he finds his own song, and dances to the beat of his own drum! In this stage adaptation of the beloved children’s book, with […]

$7.00

Masterclass: Hadestown

Education Room at the Van Wezel 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

The masterclass series is meant to bring the artistry that audiences see on the stage into their personal experience. Each class is designed for a beginner but can easily be adjusted for a more experienced participant. Each masterclass will begin with a physical warm up, then move to the learning and/or practice of specific skills, […]

The Diversity in Neurodiversity: Access and Inclusion in the Arts

David Cohen Hall at Sarasota Orchestra 709 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota, FL 34236

This session will examine the multi-layered paths a person may choose to engage in the arts. An overview of self-regulation, sensory and cognitive processing, relational dynamics, and creative ideation and exploration, as it relates to neurodivergence, will ground educators in decision making rather than a checklist approach to arts accessibility and inclusion. Guiding principles and […]