Peninsula performs! CLALLAM COUNTY ARTS EDUCATION
ARTS INTEGRATION PACKAGES | 4 TEACHING ARTISTS, 1 COHESIVE CURRICULUM
HOW IT WORKS
Arts Integration Packages are pre-planned groupings of four classes—one each in dance, theater, music, and visual art—taught by professional artists. The classes are scheduled in sequence and connect to a shared theme, giving students multiple ways to explore the same topic through different art forms.
When a teacher books a package, Field Hall coordinates the schedule and confirms all details with the artists. This format reduces planning time for teachers and ensures students receive a complete arts experience that links across disciplines. Teachers may also book individual artists, but packages are available for those who want a ready-to-use sequence of connected classes.
MATH IN MOTION
FOCUS: GEOMETRY • PATTERNS • RHYTHM • PROBLEM SOLVING THROUGH THE ARTS
- Dance: Rosie Sharkey – Rhythms of American Tap Dance (counting, syncopation, rhythm patterns)
- Theater: Karen Edna Twight – Stagecraft in Action (blocking, spatial planning, timing)
- Music: Kevin MacCartney – Regional Rhythms & Collaborative Percussion (pattern recognition, layered beats)
- Visual Art: Thaddeus Jurczynski – Star Lanterns (geometry, angles, polyhedra)
RELEVANT STANDARDS
- Mathematics (MA: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G–6.G): Geometry—shapes, spatial reasoning, symmetry, angles, proportion.
- Dance (DA:Cr1–Cr3): Create movement patterns using counts, rhythms, and shapes.
- Theater (TH:Pr4–Pr6): Plan and rehearse blocking and movement in space.
- Music (MU:Pr4–Pr6): Perform and respond to rhythmic patterns, meters, and tempos.
- SEL (1A–1B): Goal-setting, collaboration, persistence in problem-solving.
SCIENCE & THE SENSES
FOCUS: PHYSICS • BIOLOGY • ECOLOGY • SENSORY EXPLORATION
- Dance: Mahina Hawley – Seasonal Installation Project (site-specific environmental art connected to natural cycles)
- Theater: Maude Eisele – Storydrama (embodying scientific processes and natural phenomena)
- Music: Kevin MacCartney – Wild Sounds & Songs (sound waves, animal calls, environmental awareness)
- Visual Art: Evette Allerdings – Light & Color Exploration (refraction, reflection, color mixing)
RELEVANT STANDARDS
- Science (NGSS: 1-PS4, 4-PS4, 2-LS4): Waves, light, sound, and ecosystems.
- Visual Arts (VA:Cr1–Cr3): Explore and apply color theory, light effects, and material properties.
- Dance (DA:Cr1–Cr3): Create site-based movement inspired by environmental patterns.
- Theater (TH:Cr1–Cr2): Dramatize scientific processes and natural cycles.
- Music (MU:Cr1–Cr3): Experiment with sound sources to model environmental soundscapes.
CULTURAL JOURNEYS
FOCUS: GLOBAL TRADITIONS • STORYTELLING • CULTURAL CONNECTIONS
- Dance: Laura Samperi-Ferdig – Dance Traditions & Rhythms from North Africa, the Eastern Mediterranean, and the Gulf
- Theater: Karen Edna Twight – Puppet Theater: Bringing Stories to Life (folk tales from around the world)
- Music: Kevin MacCartney – Regional Rhythms & Collaborative Percussion (Caribbean, Brazil, Africa, New Orleans)
- Visual Art: Evette Allerdings – Silk Painting & Cultural Connections (Silk Road history, global fabric traditions)
RELEVANT STANDARDS
- Social Studies (SS: G2, C4, H3): Geographic and cultural context, civic engagement, historical connections.
- Dance (DA:Re7–Re8): Recognize and describe movement characteristics of various cultures.
- Theater (TH:Cr2–Re9): Interpret and perform stories from diverse cultures.
- Visual Arts (VA:Re7–Cn10): Identify and create artworks inspired by cultural traditions.
- Music (MU:Re7–Cn10): Explore rhythmic and melodic traditions from around the world.
- ELA (RL, SL): Retelling, adapting, and performing cultural narratives.
STORIES ALIVE!
FOCUS: LITERACY • LANGUAGE ARTS • CREATIVE STORYTELLING
- Dance: Rosie Sharkey – Playing the Part (character, choreography, and narrative in musical theatre)
- Theater: Maude Eisele – Life is Improv! (spontaneous storytelling, active listening, ensemble play)
- Music: Kevin MacCartney – Wild Sounds & Songs (soundscapes paired with story creation)
- Visual Art: Kaisa Lemley – Zines from the Natural World (illustrated storytelling)
RELEVANT STANDARDS
- ELA (RL, W, SL): Reading comprehension, writing original narratives, speaking and listening.
- Theater (TH:Cr2–Pr6): Develop and present original or adapted scenes.
- Dance (DA:Cr1–Cr2): Create movement phrases to express characters and plot.
- Music (MU:Cr1–Pr4): Compose and perform simple melodies to support storytelling.
- SEL (2A–2C): Empathy, cooperation, and active listening.
STORIES ALIVE!
FOCUS: SUSTAINABILITY • ECOLOGY • OUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE NATURAL WORLD
- Dance: Laura Samperi-Ferdig – Lebanese Debke: Line Dance Tradition (cultural movement connected to land and community)
- Theater: Karen Edna Twight – The Art of Spoken Word (poetry and performance on environmental themes)
- Music: Kevin MacCartney – Wild Sounds & Songs (nature-based sound compositions)
- Visual Art: Chris Allen – The School of Fish Collaborative Sculpture (recycled art, environmental awareness)
RELEVANT STANDARDS
- Science (NGSS: 2-ESS2, 4-ESS3, 5-ESS3): Earth systems, human impact, environmental stewardship.
- Visual Arts (VA:Cr1–Cr3): Use recycled materials and environmentally themed imagery.
- Dance (DA:Cr1–Cn10): Movement inspired by environmental themes or natural elements.
- Theater (TH:Cr2–Pr4): Script or improv work on environmental topics.
- Music (MU:Cr1–Cr3): Create songs and rhythms inspired by nature.
- SS (C4, G2): Civic responsibility and global awareness.
NATURE & PLACE-BASED STORYTELLING
FOCUS: CONNECTING STUDENTS TO THEIR SURROUNDINGS THROUGH ART, MOVEMENT & NARRATIVE
- Dance: Rosie Sharkey – Jazz & Jazz-Funk: From Social Dance to the Stage (community-based dance traditions)
- Theater: Maude Eisele – Storydrama (local or nature-based stories brought to life physically)
- Music: Kevin MacCartney – Wild Sounds & Songs (nature-inspired percussion and soundscapes)
- Visual Art: Mahina Hawley – Seasonal Installation Project (site-specific environmental art)
RELEVANT STANDARDS
- ELA (W, SL): Writing and orally presenting nature-inspired stories.
- Social Studies (SS: G1–G2): Local geography and cultural history.
- Dance (DA:Cr1–Re8): Create and reflect on movement inspired by natural and community settings.
- Theater (TH:Cr1–Pr4): Develop scripts and dramatizations rooted in place.
- Music (MU:Cr1–Re7): Compose and perform music inspired by local environments.
- SEL (1A–2C): Sense of belonging, connection to place, and teamwork.
VISUAL VOICES
FOCUS: ART AS A FORM OF PERSONAL & COMMUNITY EXPRESSION ACROSS DISCIPLINES
- Dance: Laura Samperi-Ferdig – Dance Traditions & Rhythms (movement as cultural identity)
- Theater: Karen Edna Twight – Puppet Theater or The Art of Spoken Word (student stories through theatre)
- Music: Kevin MacCartney – Regional Rhythms & Collaborative Percussion (cultural and personal expression through rhythm)
- Visual Art: Kaylee Cammack – Collage Creations (layering images and textures to tell a story) and Gianna Andrews – From Studio to Public Art (painting and mural design for community impact)
RELEVANT STANDARDS
- Visual Arts (VA:Cr1–Cr3, Cn10–Cn11): Create works reflecting personal identity and community themes.
- Dance (DA:Cr1–Cr3): Choreograph movement that expresses personal or group stories.
- Theater (TH:Cr2–Re9): Devise performances inspired by lived experience or community narratives.
- Music (MU:Cr1–Cr3): Compose or adapt music to reflect identity and community.
- ELA (SL, W): Articulate meaning through artist statements and reflective writing.
- SEL (3A–3C): Self-awareness, expression, and empathy.
