New York State Funding for Arts Education Partnerships - SAP

Abram Lansing Elementary School with Ellen Sinopoli Dance Co.

Students viewed a performance by Ellen Sinopoli Dance Co. as a kick-off for the partnership.

The company performs "Animal Rhythms" with musician Brian Melick (r) and "Make Way for the Segue" (l)

As of early March, the fourth graders have finished writing their stories with teaching artist Pleasant de Spain, and the fifth graders have finished choreographing their pieces. The second graders have begun their visual arts work, and the third graders are currently working with musician Brian Melick.

Left: Dance TA's Laura Teeter and Claire Jacob-Zysman introduce the day's activities to students. Right: Students stretch the backdrop for their dance exercise.
Students work on using their bodies to create shapes against backdrops.

All the parts of the project will come together for final presentations for the school and the community on May 20th.
Read more about this partnership.