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Discounted Tickets for WSES Students and Families
Carolina Ballet
North Carolina Symphony
Raleigh Dance Theatre
Holly Springs Cultural Center |
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The need for early childhood experiences in literature, art, music, dance and other forms of creative expression is the major emphasis of the Cultural Arts Committee. The Cultural Arts program at Willow Springs Elementary School enables students to experience a variety of performances offered by professional artists. These artists and educators have been evaluated and approved by the United Arts of Wake County. The disciplines available to choose from include theater, literary, dance, art, music, folk art, and story telling.
Eileen Heyes
Author ~ journalist ~ Writer in Residence
(Oct 12-16 and Oct 19-23)
How to Become an Author in 10 Easy Steps. From the idea through the completion of a draft — is that 10 steps? Well, no. Actually that’s just Step One. As they learn the stories behind Eileen’s books, students get their questions answered about the rest of the authoring process, including revision, contracts, editing, illustration, book design, promotion, and finally the arrival of the royalty check. All ages.
Character: The Foundation of Narrative. Good writers know that plot grows out of character, not the other way around. Students learn to create original characters and then use the characters to launch a compelling, well-structured story. (Teachers have fun participating, too.) See a five-day lesson plan outline and study materials. Grades 4-12.
You’re a Poet, and You Know It. Students practice looking inside and outside themselves to find imagery, metaphor, and meaning ... but that’s just the beginning. They then learn to use the poet’s revision tools of assonance, consonance, rhyme, meter, and more to polish first rough efforts into lyrical gems. See a five-day lesson plan outline. Grades 4-12. |
Website: EileenHeyes.com
Study Guides
A Friendship Adventure
with Ronald McDonald ™
Becky Ogburn
(Nov 4 and Feb 3)
 
Ronald McDonald continues his quest to help kids lead happy, active lives with his new show; "A Friendship Adventure with Ronald McDonald." This new show is all about friendship, cooperation, anti-bullying and active play.
Ronald takes his audience on this adventure through music, magic, games and improvisation.
Tarradiddle Players
(Sept 24th, Nov 18th)
The Commedia King Arthur
By Lane Riosley
The Tarradiddle Players are back with another Commedia tale, and this time they dare to take on an English classic: the Tales of King Arthur. Our Players have never been so audacious (or quite so silly) as when trying to pull this one off. Bedraggled young squire Arthur forgets his master's sword and has to find a substitute, fast, or risk losing his job. What’s a young squire to do? Grab the nearest sword he can find, of course, never mind that it’s sticking out of a big rock. And the rest, as they say, is history. Or at least legend. This fast-moving production features a sprinkling of well known Arthurian stories, making it a perfect introduction to Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Sir Lancelot and the Ogre, and King Arthur and the most adorable little dragon you have ever seen. What? No adorable dragons in the Tales of King Arthur? Are you sure about that? See for yourself!
Study/Resource Guide 
Dakota Lee
(Jan 13, Apr 28)
If You love horses, you’ll Love my book, Flash of Freedom. It’s an action, adventure book about three girls, a horse thief, and a wild horse named Freedom. Check out what other readers have to say after reading Flash of Freedom in the ‘About the Book ’ section. There you will also find a book summary and a special video for Teachers and Educational Professionals.
DakotaLee.com
Weblog
For Teachers
Golden Gates
from St. Petersburg, Russia
(Feb 10th & 11th)
Golden Gates offers audiences an entertaining and authentic glimpse into Old Russia through music, song, and dance. The repertoire is centered around masterpieces of Russian folklore and represents the diversity of the culture, ranging from gently humorous songs, to elaborate lyrical suites, to pulsating dance numbers.
The program is broad and varied, with something to appeal to everyone, including audience participation though clapping and learning Russian songs and words. Lilting balalaikas, dynamic bayan accordion, unique trashotky and loshky, humorous dances, and superb vocals combine for an exhilarating and educational performance for audiences of all ages.
Study Guide
RussianFolk.com
Georgia McBride
(Sept 16 & 30)
Writer in Residence
Georgia McBride is an author of urban fantasy and paranormal books for teens. She is also an avid blogger, marketer and firm believer that children need a good foundation of story telling and writing skills at an early age. Ms. McBride will present Storytelling and Writing programs at the WSES throughout 2009-2010 school year as a Writer in Residence.
Tell Me A Story is a fun and interactive presentation that focuses on the the history of storytelling, forms of storytelling and encourages 2-5th graders to recognize and use basic skills to enhance their budding abilities. Ms. McBride will also run a five-month intensive called the Young Authors Club aimed at helping 5th graders enhance their writing abilities and ready them for the rigors and demands of middle school essays and writing requirements. Writers will also be encouraged to submit to writing contests, publishing houses and have the opportunity to learn the writing and editing process from published and pre-published/agented authors.
Georgia McBride's Website can be found at http://www.www.georgiamcbridebooks.wordpress.com
Georgia is an active member of the Society of Childrens Books Writers and Illustrators and the North Carolina Writers Network.
Tina Seldin Cash
(March 3 and Apr 14)
"Notes on Character"
Fun & Effective Character Education program.
Robbi K
(March 31)
Robbi K invites families to join her and her band of friends for a rousing, interactive journey through many musical styles and songs!
Robbi K is one of the few African American women to have achieved national recognition in the field of children’s music. Unlike many of today’s children's musicians, Robbi's background is not in rock, but rather is in jazz, pop, and world beat. For years she has maintained an active schedule as a back-up singer with such artists as Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Jewel, Diana Ross, Rod Stewart, and Harry Belafonte among others. Her TV appearances with these artists include Oprah, 60 Minutes, Rosie, Regis & Kathie Lee, The View, VH-1 Storytellers, The Today Show, and Late Night with David Letterman.
Robbi is married to Grammy-winning bassist Bakithi Kumalo, whose longstanding association with Paul Simon since Graceland is a story unto itself. Robbi K & Friends’ concerts showcase material from Robbi’s award-winning albums while also including a selection of other “Robbi favorites.” Backed by a four-member band, Robbi K will get silly (“Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy!”), get down (“Feel da’ Beat”), and get sweet (“Favorite Things”). As always, Robbi encourages the audience to open themselves to the sheer joy of music. What a great thing for a family to do!
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Parents are always invited to enjoy any of the cultural art activities with their children.
 E-mail Vitaliy Bezrodnov, Cultural Arts Chairperson, with any questions, suggestions, comments or if you would like to get involved with the Cultural Arts Committee.
 
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