Movement Makers uses dance, visual art, and creative play as mediums to encourage the development of children as life-long art makers, movers, and learners. This program is built on the power of creative movement and play to foster positive physical and emotional development and build healthy social relationships.
The Winter Break Program is designed for students in grades K-5 to develop a greater understanding of dance and visual art as art forms, generate original movement sequences that reflect a variety of dance styles, create an assortment of visual art projects, and address social and emotional wellness needs through physical activities and games.
The activities will utilize movement, art, and the creative process as engaging tools to:
Many of the activities and objectives of the program will rely on students’ experience and input, with a focus on creating personally relevant and individualized learning strategies. Attack Theatre activities are specifically designed to accommodate students of diverse abilities and learning styles. Throughout the four days, students are encouraged to participate within the realm of their abilities, while also challenging themselves as they learn new physical skills and creative methods.
Tricia Kohler is a Pittsburgh based dance artist, yogi, and arts advocate. She received her BFA from Slippery Rock University SRU, her yoga instructor certification under Micheal Gannon, and currently works for Attack Theatre as the Creative Learning Engagement Manager. While Tricia’s studies at SRU were heavily based in Modern dance, Tricia also under the university performed and traveled with the Afro Colombian Dance Ensemble under Melissa Teodoro, and then post graduation furthered her studies of the indigenous dance under Luis Fernando in Cartagena, Colombia. Tricia has performed professionally as a project dancer for COURdance contemporary dance company and Attack Theatre. Tricia is currently a performing member of the Pittsburgh Samba Group. Tricia is passionate in bringing creative learning and culturally diverse dance studies to arts education programs in Pittsburgh. Tricia has lead arts education programming at Propel Charter Schools, Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Pa, Latino Community Centers, Homeless Shelters, and various Community Centers around the greater Pittsburgh area. Tricia believes that art allows individuals to feel seen and heard while express parts of themselves they otherwise may have felt too vulnerable to share. Art/Dance is not just for the highly trained it is for everyone; Tricia hopes to continue to share her passions for creative learning in all spaces.
Allison has been living her love of Arts Education for the past 10 years, and has worked in the Education Department at a number of non-profit, professional theaters; some of which include the Florida Repertory Theatre (Fort Myers, FL), Walnut Street Theatre (Philadelphia, PA), Syracuse Stage (Syracuse, NY), and the Cortland Repertory Theatre (Cortland, NY). While living in upstate New York, Allison developed an adaptive dance program, called Limitless Dance, for Adapted Physical Education classes and various community organizations. This is something she values deeply as an arts educator.
Hope Anthony is a dancer, singer, actor, and educator from Pittsburgh (Montour HS ‘11). She is a proud Actors’ Equity Association member, represented by The Talent Group Agency, and an alumna of Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts (‘15). Recently seen on stage in "A Midsummer Night's Dream in Harlem," "A Christmas Story," and "A Raisin in the Sun" at the Pittsburgh Public Theater. You can find her on screen in UPMC's NFL Superbowl commercial “Are You Covered?”, eating ice cream in Nestlé DrumstickⓇ’s Anniversary Video, scolding a goat in an Aspirant LLC commercial, and repping her city for Visit Pittsburgh.
Winter Program Breakdown
Wednesday, December 27 through Friday, December 30 | 10 AM to 2 PMDaily Schedule:10-10:30AM Welcome, Community Building 10:30-11:30AMCLL Crafting with Tricia (ages 7+)Main Studio Creative Movement with Hope (ages 3-6)11:30AM-12:30PMLunch & Games (Free time for kids to eat and have lunch and engage in various board games, puzzles in the space)12:30-1:30PMCLL Crafting with Tricia (ages 3-6)Main Studio Creative Movement with Hope (ages 7+)1:30-2PM Group Activity & Daily Reflection
Attack Theatre is committed to offering inclusive, engaging experiences for people of all abilities. Please share any specific accommodations that would help you to fully engage with these workshops by emailing [email protected].Requests must be received at least one week before class.
