Story Tapestries: Arianna Ross and The Ensemble executes performances and residencies that use the arts as a means to bridge barriers and help individuals foster a deeper connection to what they are learning and teaching. Story Tapestries creates international, dynamic programs that weave the power of dance, music, theatre, hip hop, rap, written word, visual art, and spoken word with any school subject. The artists are known for their ability to teach and perform for all ages with equal success because they custom design the programs to fit the needs of students and the subject.
Teaching Academic Concepts Through Dance
In 2016, Dr. Clancy presented at the TedX MidAtlantic Conference about ClancyWorks' unique arts integration philosophy.
Medium: Lecture
Year: 2016
Full Circle Dance Company is a multiracial ensemble dedicated to presenting diverse stories, tackling real-world issues, and creating physically and emotionally powerful performances for a broad audience. In addition to performing frequently throughout Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia, Full Circle has performed in Connecticut, New York, Ohio, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. Taking on important issues faced by our communities, Full Circle's choreography reflects diverse approaches and perspectives—inviting audiences to see and understand challenges in new ways.
Adrienne Bergeron, a new resident of Baltimore City, by way of Los Angeles and before that New York City, is a dancer, singer, actor who has performed at regional theatre's across the country. However, as of late, Adrienne's focus and drive has shifted to create for the stage--as a teaching artist, choreographer, and director. A summa cum laude graduate of Lees-McRae College and a proud member of AEA, Adrienne has been choreographing, directing, and teaching children and adults all over the United States for years.
Kimmary I. MacLean is a Maryland artist specializing in nature and animals. She works in a variety of media including charcoal, drawing pencil, pastel, acrylic, and digital photography. Kimmary is also a ballet teacher at National Ballet Institute for the Arts with advanced teaching certification in the Cecchetti Method of Ballet
Kimmary published two books for Kindle, 'A Caterpillar Goes for a Walk' and 'One Squirrel in A Tree...'. 'A Caterpillar goes for a Walk' is also available in print, through Amazon. A book of poems accompanied by fantasy landscapes will soon be available.
Sidney Pink is an intermedia artist focused on drawings as experimental scores, notation, maps, graphs, and documentation. He often works collaboratively with dancers, musicians, and sound artists to create installations, performances, and interactive events.
Nicole A.
Stephanie Garon received dual science degrees from Cornell University, then attended Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). Her environmental art has been exhibited internationally in London, Colombia, South Korea, as well as across the United States. Her writing, a critical aspect of her artistic process, has been published in international literary journals.