Arts Learning

Zenon Dance Company achieved this by engaging in residencies that partnered with new sites and audiences. Evaluation was an ongoing part of each residency, and included daily meetings, surveys, class evaluations, and written letters of support by school administrators. A thorough planning stage identified residency goals and customize the curriculum to meet student and faculty needs. Minnesota Internship Center Charter School, Minneapolis (February 2014): one-week residency with extremely at-risk youth in November 2013, with two culminating student performances at the Sabathani Community Center auditorium (South Minneapolis) and Unity House (North Minneapolis). Garden City Elementary, Brooklyn Center (September 2013): one-week residency with 4th-5th grade students. Washington Elementary, Owatonna (February 2013): two-week intensive residency for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade students. Birch Grove Elementary, Brooklyn Park (September, 2013): one-week residency with 1st-3rd grade students. 2: Metro Deaf School, St. Paul (March 11-15, 2013): was a new partner for Zenon Dance Company, and a wonderful opportunity to expand our work with this underserved population. Zenon Dance Company conducted a 1-week residency that was ASL interpreted. Minnesota Academy for the Blind, Faribault (October 7-11, 2013): Zenon Dance Company conducted a 1-week residency with students with more severe disabilities in November 2013. The dancer worked with small groups and one-on-one, talking with students, using music and touch to lead them through movements. To augment Zenon Dance Company's residency activities, all participating students and their families were invited to attend a free ASL interpreted student matinee during Zenon Dance Company's Fall 2013 Season at the Cowles Center. Schools provided buses to transport students, and we performed to nearly 400 students.