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Sheila Phillips

Sheila Phillips

Sheila Phillips, a Bainbridge Island resident, is a certified instructor in Ballroom, Latin and Swing dance. Sheila was co-founder and coach of the nationally award winning Bainbridge Island teenage dance troupe, the Swingin’ Hepcats. Sheila believes in sharing the joy of dance and finds special

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Program Description

Teacher Resources: Lesson plans provided

Sample Residency Topics: Ballroom, Latin and Swing

Sample Residency Description: Learn how to execute dance patterns with a partner in Ballroom, Latin and Swing dances. Choose from various Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Slow dance and Hustle. Latin styles include Salsa, Tango, Rumba, Cha Cha and Merengue. Dance etiquette is included. Dancing boosts morale and

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Program Detail

Program type: In-School Performance, In-School Residency, Student Showcase Opportunities, Workshops & Classes (In-School)
Artistic Discipline: Dance
Subject: Dance, History, Math, Music, Social Studies
Population Served Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
Bilingual: No

Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes
Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes
Connects to State and or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes
Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): Yes
Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes

PHOTOS

“My favorite part was all of it. She was so good, I didn’t want her to go.“

- Zoey (3rd Grade), Wilkes Elementary Classroom Teacher, describing Resident Teaching Artist Vicky Edmonds

“Something new to me was learning I can move my body like a sea creature.”

- Cypress (2nd Grade), Wilkes Elementary Classroom Teacher, describing Resident Teaching Artist Karen Harp-Reed

“We connect the mosaic tiling to geometry (area, perimeter, and spatial reasoning). One of the greatest parts of this is seeing the kids who are typically more “right brained” shine and lead the class. This taps into areas of the brain that a majority of the kids are not used to using. Starting with a smaller tile and then using the larger one is a great way to scaffold the activity.”

– Erin Graham, Susan Knottnerus, Ordway 3rd grade Classroom Teachers, describing Resident Teaching Artist Tim Lowell

“…because it allows ALL students to have an opportunity to explore dance, as some of our students might not get that chance otherwise…they learned that they can express themselves and their creativity in many different ways… so important to their overall development and appreciation of their capabilities.”

– Megan Berg Blakely Elementary Kindergarten Classroom Teacher, describing Resident Teaching Artist Gary Reed